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NH HB1692
Bill
Status
12/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Thibault
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AI Summary
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Restructures the Legislative Youth Advisory Council to include 24 members: 4 non-voting legislators and 20 youth members aged 14-22 from various educational backgrounds including public, private, charter, and home schools
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Establishes a formal application process for youth members with a June 1 to August 1 application period, requiring personal information, education status, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, community leader, or elected official
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Sets the council year to run from September 1 through August 31, with a minimum of 4 meetings per year (2 in-person required) and allows regional meetings at co-chairs' discretion
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Expands the council's advisory scope beyond the original focus areas to include all issues affecting youth, and permits collaboration with civics-oriented nonprofit organizations to promote youth civic engagement
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Makes application materials and members' personal information confidential and exempt from public disclosure under RSA 91-A, while requiring the general court to maintain a dedicated website page featuring council information, membership, reports, and social media links
Legislative Description
Relative to the legislative youth advisory council.
Last Action
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4
2/12/2026