5C438B39C29AEBC28725846B00706664 Hearing Summary

Mr. Arciniaga presented the second COYAC policy recommendation, youth impact statements. He provided slides on the proposal (Attachment C). He noted that the statements would be limited to two bills, both of which must be submitted by the first (December) bill drafting deadline, at the request of any legislator. He added that this would be more of a pilot process.

Mr. Arciniaga explained the proposed COYAC process for drafting youth impact statements and discussed the benefits of the proposal. He responded to questions about the selected deadlines and logistics of the proposal.

Senator Court discussed her concerns with the use of a youth impact statement and ensuring that the statements are used in a positive way.

Committee members suggested that the proposal could be achieved by COYAC without a bill, by offering to prepare these statements.

The committee's legislative members discussed the proposal. They further discussed how COYAC can best engage with members of the legislature. They suggested that COYAC pursue youth impact statements without legislation and encouraged COYAC to do so.