January 10, 2008, read first time and referred to Committee on Local Government.
January 24, 2008, reported _ Do Pass.
January 29, 2008, read second time, amended, ordered engrossed.
January 30, 2008, engrossed. Read third time, passed. Yeas 96, nays 0.
SENATE ACTION
February 4, 2008, read first time and referred to Committee on Local Government and
Elections.
February 14, 2008, reported favorably _ Do Pass.
February 18, 2008, ordered engrossed.
February 19, 2008, engrossed. Returned to second reading.
February 21, 2008, re-read second time, amended, ordered engrossed.
Reprinted
February 22, 2008
Second Regular Session 115th General Assembly (2008)
PRINTING CODE. Amendments: Whenever an existing statute (or a section of the Indiana
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ENGROSSED
HOUSE BILL No. 1162
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local
government.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SOURCE: IC 2-5-29; (08)EH1162.2.1. -->
SECTION 1. IC 2-5-29 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS
A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2008]:
Chapter 29. Youth Advisory Council
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the youth
advisory council established by section 2 of this chapter.
Sec. 2. The youth advisory council is established to provide to
the general assembly information from young people concerning
issues that are of importance to youth in Indiana, including:
(1) education;
(2) employment;
(3) strategies to increase youth involvement in state and local
government;
(4) safe environments for youth;
(5) substance abuse;
(6) emotional and physical health;
(7) foster care;
(8) poverty;
(9) homelessness; and
(10) youth access to state and local services.
Sec. 3. (a) The council consists of the following members, who
must be at least fourteen (14) years of age and not more than
eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment:
(1) Five (5) members appointed by the president pro tempore
of the senate.
(2) Five (5) members appointed by the minority leader of the
senate.
(3) Five (5) members appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives.
(4) Five (5) members appointed by the minority leader of the
house of representatives.
(5) Two (2) members appointed by the governor.
(b) The members of the council shall be selected so as to give
representation to the various geographical areas of Indiana.
(c) The members of the council shall annually elect a
chairperson of the council from among the members.
(d) Members of the council shall serve for a two (2) year term
and may be reappointed.
Sec. 4. The council has the following duties:
(1) To advise the general assembly concerning proposed and
pending legislation, including budget expenditures and policy
matters related to youth.
(2) To advise the standing committees and study committees
of the general assembly concerning issues related to youth.
(3) To conduct periodic seminars for members of the council
concerning leadership, government, and the general assembly.
(4) To report to the general assembly, not later than
December 1 of each year, concerning the council's activities,
including any proposed legislation to implement
recommendations of the council. The report must be in an
electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
Sec. 5. (a) The council shall meet at least three (3) times, and not
more than six (6) times, per year.
(b) Meetings held under this section must include not more than
two (2) public hearings per year concerning issues of importance
to youth.
(c) The affirmative votes of a majority of the members
appointed to the council are required for the council to take action
on any measure, including annual reports.
Sec. 6. (a) The state superintendent of public instruction shall
supervise the activities of the council.
(b) The department of education shall staff the council.
Sec. 7. (a) The expenses of the council shall be paid from the
budget of the department of education.
(b) Each member of the council is entitled to the minimum
salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also
entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection
with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and
procedures established by the Indiana department of
administration and approved by the budget agency.
Sec. 8. This chapter expires June 30, 2012.
SOURCE: IC 36-4-13; (08)EH1162.2.2. -->
SECTION 2. IC 36-4-13 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS
A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2008]:
Chapter 13. Legislative Body Youth Adviser
Sec. 1. The presiding officer of the legislative body of a
municipality may appoint an individual who is not more than
eighteen (18) years of age to serve as an adviser to the legislative
body on matters affecting youth in the community.
Sec. 2. An individual appointed under section 1 of this chapter
is not a member of the legislative body.