"Youth On Boards" Bill

Representative Mark Schauer of the 62nd District received an enthusiastic welcome from YACers who attended Adventure Tours ‘98.

He came to Michigan State University to hear 10 youth and 1 adult testify about House Bill 5906, the "Youth On Boards" bill he has agreed to sponsor.

H.B. 5906 will give youth ages 16 and 17 the opportunity to serve and vote on boards of nonprofit organizations. It is the only bill of its kind in the country.

Testifiers

Eleven people from throughout the state prepared testimony for Representative Schauer at his official hearing for H.B. 5906.

Their testimony will be included in the official House record to be read when the bill goes before the state legislature in the fall.

Alicia Hampton, Marquette Community Foundation

Sidney Bailey IV, Grand Rapids Foundation

Scott Dane, Capital Region Community Foundation

Brigid Bulger, Ludington Area Foundation

Krysta Oeschle, Jackson Community Foundation

Esperanza Morales, Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area

Devin Crockett, Community Foundation of Muskegon County

Kari Pardoe, Marshall Community Foundation

Paul Suprenant, Battle Creek Foundation

My Lien, Member of MYPAC of the Michigan Community Service Commission

Robin Lynn Schulties, Volunteer Centers of Michigan