Youth council would advise lawmakers on issues affecting young people

The council would advise state lawmakers on youth issues and pending or proposed legislation. The council would consider issues including education, housing, health, work, and youth involvement in government. The council would submit an annual report by August 31 each year.

Young people seeking council seats would submit an application for consideration. Youth members would be ages 14 to 22. Secondary students could attend public, charter, private, or home schools, or a high school equivalency program; postsecondary students would need to live in New Hampshire and attend college or join its workforce. Applicants would provide basic personal and school information and a recommendation; a homeschooled student could use a parent or guardian as the recommending teacher. Applications for regular vacancies would be accepted June 1 through August 1. Regular appointments would start on the first day of the council year, September 1.

The council's application materials would be kept confidential, and its public website would carry more council information. The General Court would maintain a dedicated council page with membership, reports, recommendations, contact details, social media links, and videos of member testimony. Council meetings and records would generally remain open to the public, except applications and personal or academic information about applicants and members. The act would take effect upon passage.