NRS385.555. Powers and duties; submission of annual report.

      1.  The Youth Legislature shall:

      (a) Hold at least two public hearings in this State each school year. The Youth Legislature may simultaneously teleconference or videoconference each public hearing to two or more prominent locations throughout this State.

      (b) Evaluate, review and comment upon issues of importance to the youth in this State, including, without limitation:

             (1) Education;

             (2) Employment opportunities;

             (3) Participation of youth in state and local government;

             (4) A safe learning environment;

             (5) The prevention of substance abuse;

             (6) Emotional and physical well-being;

             (7) Foster care; and

             (8) Access to state and local services.

      (c) Conduct a public awareness campaign to raise awareness about the Youth Legislature and to enhance outreach to the youth in this State.

      2.  During his or her term, each member of the Youth Legislature shall:

      (a) Conduct at least one meeting to afford the youth of this State an opportunity to discuss issues of importance to the youth in this State.

      (b) Complete such other activities as may be assigned to him or her by the Board as a member of the Youth Legislature.

      3.  The Youth Legislature may, within the limits of available money and if approved by the Board:

      (a) During the period in which the Legislature is in a regular session, meet as often as necessary to conduct the business of the Youth Legislature and to advise the Legislature on proposed legislation relating to the youth in this State.

      (b) Form committees, which may meet as often as necessary to assist with the business of the Youth Legislature.

      (c) Conduct periodic seminars for its members regarding leadership, government and the legislative process.

      4.  Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Youth Legislature and its committees shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS. Any activities of the Youth Legislature which are conducted solely for purposes of training, including, without limitation, any orientation programs conducted for the Youth Legislature, are not subject to the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS.

      5.  On or before May 30 of each year, the Youth Legislature shall submit a written report to the Board and to the Governor describing the activities of the Youth Legislature during the immediately preceding school year and any recommendations for legislation. The Board shall transmit the written report to the Legislative Committee on Education and to the next regular session of the Legislature.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 840; A 2009, 254; 2011, 1056)