(1) There is hereby created in the legislative branch the Colorado youth advisory council to examine, evaluate, and discuss the issues, interests, and needs affecting Colorado youth now and in the future and to formally advise and make recommendations to elected officials regarding those issues. The issues may include, but need not be limited to:
Education and skill development;
Employment and economic opportunities and educational opportunities, includingincreased accessibility to opportunities for youth in rural communities;
Access to state and local government services;
The environment;
Behavioral and physical health, including suicide prevention;
Safe environments for youth, including preventing bullying;
Substance abuse;
Poverty; and
Increased youth participation in state and local government.
Source: L. 2008: Entire part added, p. 1670, § 1, effective May 29. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1099), ch. 92, p. 355, § 3, effective August 5. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (SB 13-148), ch. 390, p. 2264, § 1, effective June 5.