YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Senate SponsorsSen. Omar Aquino and Thomas Cullerton-Iris Y. Martinez 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die New Act30 ILCS 105/5.878 newCreates the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Act. Provides that the purpose of the Council is to facilitate communication between the youth of the State of Illinois and the elected branches of State government regarding the issues, interests, and needs important to youth in the State of Illinois. Creates an Advisory Board, consisting of 2 members of the House of Representatives, one each appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and 2 members of the Senate, one each appointed by the President of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the Senate, to facilitate the functions of the Council. Provides for the application and nomination process for prospective members of the Council. Sets forth membership and meeting requirements and the powers of the Council. Provides that members of the Council shall serve one-year terms, but may be re-elected if they continue to be nominated and qualified to serve as members. Provides for the election of a President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Clerk at the first Council meeting of the year. Requires the Council to submit an annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor. Creates the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that all moneys in the Fund shall be used to reimburse Council members for actual expenses incurred in traveling to Council meetings, including travel, food, and lodging, and printing the annual report. Amends the State Finance Act. Adds the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Fund. Effective immediately. 2/1/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino 2/1/2017SenateFirst Reading 2/1/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 2/8/2017SenateAssigned to State Government 2/16/2017SenatePostponed - State Government 2/16/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton 2/16/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 3/1/2017SenatePostponed - State Government 3/16/2017SenatePostponed - State Government 3/17/2017SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 7, 2017 3/29/2017SenateDo Pass State Government; 005-001-001 3/29/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 30, 2017 3/30/2017SenateSecond Reading 3/30/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2017 8/4/2017SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die