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OK HB1909
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arturo Alonso-Sandoval
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Youth Advisory Council with 53 members: 48 youth members representing each Senate district (appointed by Senators by November 1, 2025) and 5 at-large members representing federally recognized tribal governments
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Requires youth members to be ages 14-19 and enrolled as sophomores, juniors, or seniors in Oklahoma high schools, charter schools, home-based education, GED programs, or have obtained a diploma
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Directs the Council to advise the Oklahoma Legislature on issues affecting youth including education, employment, economic opportunity, behavioral and physical health, substance abuse, poverty, and government services
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Requires the Council to meet at least 4 times per year (2 during legislative session, 2 after), with all meetings open to the public, and file annual reports to the Review Committee
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Establishes the Oklahoma Youth Advisory Council Review Committee composed of legislative members to oversee the Council's work, with authority to recommend up to 6 bills per interim based on the Council's findings
Legislative Description
Committees, councils, and task forces; Oklahoma Youth Advisory Council Act; Oklahoma Youth Advisory Council; purpose; membership; qualifications; appointments; application process; diversity; term length; duties; annual reports; information; codification; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Children, Youth and Family Services
2/4/2025