Chapter 454

2006 -- H 7620 SUBSTITUTE A AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/07/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO YOUTH -- YOUTH COMMISSION

Introduced By: Representatives Pacheco, Ucci, Story, Melo, and Fox

Date Introduced: February 16, 2006

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Title 22 of the General Laws entitled "GENERAL ASSEMBLY" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following chapter:

CHAPTER 19

COMMISSION ON YOUTH

22-19-1. Commission created. – There is hereby created a permanent commission to

represent the youth of Rhode Island, the purpose of which is to provide consultation with the

legislative branch of government concerning matters of concern and interest to youth.

22-19-2. Composition. – The composition of the commission shall be fourteen (14)

members who shall be drawn from a diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity, financial positions,

gender, and living area. Five (5) of the members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house,

two (2), to be appointed by the house minority leader, and five (5) to be appointed by the

president of the senate; and two (2) to be appointed by the senate minority leader.

22-19-3. Charge of commission. – Issues and legislative proposals concerning youth

shall be brought before and examined by the commission so that the commission may provide

input and advice.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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