Who We Are

The Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) was established in July 2005 to examine issues of importance to youth and advise the Washington State Legislature on these issues and related legislation. 

The Washington Legislature passed legislation in 2007 that extended the charter of LYAC until 2009 and made changes to the appointment process. Final appointments are made by the Office of the Lt. Governor based on recommendations and selection criteria developed by the council itself.

LYAC consists of twenty-two members from around the State of Washington who, at the time of appointment, are ages fourteen to eighteen.  Members serve two-year terms and if eligible, may be reappointed for subsequent two-year terms.

Download the LYAC Application in  WORD or PDF. 

Current members of LYAC

Back row from left: Anne Jun, Megan Kinny, Zoe Hamilton, Stephanie Vis, Brady Seroshek, Melissa Karapostoles, Ryan Katz, Lt. Governor Brad Owen, Tucker Cholvin, Alex Jonlin, Michelle Stanley, Carmen Tubbesing, Naomi Meyer, Greg Heinicke, Nathan Haugen, Kit Vanderboll and Kate Berry.   Front row from left: Phil Gardner, Bailey Stober, and Randyn Morris.