Piotr Kukula

Dear Mr. Chairman and Members of the House Legislative Administration Committee, My name is Piotr Kukula, and I am a student currently residing in Bedford, New Hampshire. I am writing to express my support for House Bill 1692, which seeks to streamline, modernize, and expand the current Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC). As a student who has recently applied to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council, a result of my passionate interest in local government, lawmaking, and civics, I recognize the numerous benefits and learning experiences the Council has to offer. However, the current application process is somewhat confusing for applicants, and the limited size of the Council restricts the number of students who could plausibly gain insight into the mechanisms of our state government and engage in the legislative process. HB 1692 not only expands the size of the Council from thirteen to twenty youth members, but it also seeks to eliminate unnecessary loopholes in the current law and establishes clear accountability measures. Every Granite State student should have the right to simple, direct, and equitable access to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council, which offers unparalleled insight into the lawmaking and policy debates that take place in the General Court. Due to the various meaningful reforms that the proposed legislation presents to our student population, I strongly urge the committee to vote "Ought to Pass" on House Bill 1692. Thank you for your commitment and consideration regarding this pivotal legislation. Sincerely, Piotr Kukula, Bedford, NH