SB2089 Summary

• Establishes a Youth Commission within the Office of Youth Services to advise the Governor and Legislature on legislative policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs, and budgets affecting youth in Hawaii.

• Youth Commission consists of 15 members aged 14-24 appointed as follows: 5 by the Governor (with county representation and at least one previous youth services recipient), 5 by the Senate President, and 5 by the House Speaker.

• Commission members serve staggered terms with initial appointments of six members for 3 years, six members for 2 years, and three members for 1 year; subsequent appointments are for 2-year terms.

• Commission duties include responding to requests for comment on referred matters, conducting research and community outreach on youth needs, making recommendations on youth concerns, and providing annual reports to the Governor and Legislature by July 1 of each year.

• Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2018-2019 to hire one staff position to administer the commission and cover associated administrative costs; effective date is July 1, 3000.