Functions

Functions. The youth congress shall act as a legislative body with the power to make its own rules, establish committees, hold hearings, pass resolutions and prepare and pass bills, which will be forwarded to the Governor and the presiding officers of the legislature for disposition. The youth congress represents the youth of the Commonwealth, their desires and aspirations, and shall serve as training for the Commonwealths future leaders. The youth congress shall hold a youth conference within the Commonwealth at least once a year to report and discuss essential matters pertaining to the youth of the Commonwealth. Source: PL 8-27, § 6; repealed and re-enacted by PL 17-22 § 3(1603) (October 15, 2010).