This bill pertains to the refinement of the practices and procedures of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council. The bill repeals and reenacts RSA 19-K to establish a council that allows young people to review legislation and make recommendations from a youth perspective. The council will focus on legislation affecting youth in areas such as education, science and technology, transportation, labor, and substance misuse. It will work with legislation sponsors to advise legislative committees and submit an annual report with recommendations for future legislation. The council will consist of 17 members, including 4 non-voting members from the general court and 13 youth members aged between 14 and 22, representing a diverse range of geographic areas and educational experiences in New Hampshire. The youth members will be appointed by the speaker of the house and will serve one or two-year terms, with appointments representing all 10 counties in New Hampshire.

The bill outlines the duties of the council, which include advising on legislation and budget expenditures, conducting an annual seminar, reading the oath of office, meeting at least four times a year, and filing an annual report. The council will be co-chaired by the youngest members of the majority and minority parties in the house, or their designees, who will call the first meeting and evaluate recommendations for appointments. The council will set priorities, determine subcommittee functions, and adopt rules for meetings and activities. Members will not be compensated, except for mileage for legislative members. Meetings will be open to the public, records will be kept public, and the general court will maintain a dedicated webpage for the council. The act is effective upon its passage, with an approval date of July 19, 2024, and the same effective date.