YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Senate SponsorsSen. Ram Villivalam, Scott M. Bennett-Patricia Van Pelt, Elgie R. Sims, Jr.-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Robert Peters-Omar Aquino and Dan McConchie 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die New Act30 ILCS 105/5.891 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.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides for the appointment of specified persons to the Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council by the Governor. Modifies provisions concerning Council member qualifications. Removes provisions concerning the nomination and appointment of members to the Council by State Senators. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. 2/15/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam 2/15/2019SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2019SenateReferred to Assignments 2/27/2019SenateAssigned to State Government 3/5/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett 3/6/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam 3/6/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/6/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government 3/6/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 3/6/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/6/2019SenateDo Pass as Amended State Government; 009-000-000 3/6/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading 3/6/2019SenateSecond Reading 3/6/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 7, 2019 3/7/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 3/19/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 3/26/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters 3/26/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino 3/27/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam 3/27/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/27/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie 3/28/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to State Government 4/4/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - State Government 4/12/2019SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 7/3/2019SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die