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PA SB426In organization of departmental administrative boards and commissions and of advisory boards and commissions, establishing the Legislative Youth Advisory Council and providing for duties of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council.
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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), entitled "An act providing for and reorganizing the conduct of the executive and administrative work of the Commonwealth by the Executive Department thereof and the administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers thereof, including the boards of trustees of State Normal Schools, or Teachers Colleges; abolishing, creating, reorganizing or authorizing the reorganization of certain administrative departments, boards, and commissions; defining the powers and duties of the Governor and other executive and administrative officers, and of the several administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers; fixing the salaries of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and certain other executive and administrative officers; providing for the appointment of certain administrative officers, and of all deputies and other assistants and employes in certain departments, boards, and commissions; providing for judicial administration; and prescribing the manner in which the number and compensation of the deputies and all other assistants and employes of certain departments, boards and commissions shall be determined," in organization of departmental administrative boards and commissions and of advisory boards and commissions, establishing the Legislative Youth Advisory Council and providing for duties of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC), a new statewide youth-focused advisory body composed of 50 members (one from each senatorial district) aged 14-18, designed to engage young people in government and policy-making. The council will be appointed annually by the Lieutenant Governor, with members serving two-year terms, and tasked with examining critical youth issues such as education, employment, government participation, health, foster care, poverty, and service access. The council's key responsibilities include conducting leadership seminars, seeking grants, advising the General Assembly on youth-related legislation and budget matters, and submitting an annual report by December 1st. Members will meet at least three times per year, potentially using remote technology, and may be reimbursed for official expenses. The Lieutenant Governor will provide administrative support, and the General Assembly will offer policy and legislative assistance. The bill emphasizes youth engagement by allowing members to poll young people on policy issues and providing a formal mechanism for youth perspectives to be heard in state government. Importantly, the bill includes provisions protecting the Lieutenant Governor, General Assembly, and legislative agencies from civil liability for council-related activities, ensuring a safe framework for youth participation in government.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Steve Santarsiero (D)*,
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Marty Flynn (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Nick Miller (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 03/17/2025)
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