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NY S08903
Bill
Status
8/11/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Establishes a State Youth Commission within the Executive Department with authority to advise the Governor and Legislature on youth-related issues in New York.
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Commission shall consist of 17 members aged 12-23 years, with 7 members appointed by the Mayors of New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, and Mount Vernon, and 10 members appointed by the Governor from 10 geographic regions of the state.
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Members must understand youth needs or have experience with children and youth programs, represent diverse ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual orientation, and shall serve unpaid two-year terms.
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Commission shall meet at least quarterly and submit annual reports by October 1st with recommendations on juvenile crime prevention, youth job opportunities, recreational activities, youth participation in government, and regulatory changes to improve social, economic, educational, and recreational opportunities for youth.
Legislative Description
Establishes a state youth commission to advise the governor on youth issues in the state of New York, including juvenile crime prevention, job opportunities for youth, recreational activities for teenagers, opportunities for effective participation by youth in the governmental process, and changes in city and county regulations that are necessary to improve the social, economic, educational, and recreational advantages of children and youth.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/11/2020