Florida 4-H
4-H Legislature
Florida 4-H Legislature provides an opportunity for teen 4-H members to have a “learn by doing” experience in state government each summer. During this event, 4-H’ers will serve as Florida 4-H senators, representatives, lobbyists, media correspondents, Lt. Governor or Governor in a “mock” style experience. 4-H participants will get to experience what it takes for laws to be considered and passed or vetoed in a model legislative session at the Florida State Capitol.
The purpose of Florida 4-H Legislature is to provide an experience that prepares 4-H members for leadership in the American democratic process. Each participant learns, practices and defends the theory and process of representing citizens and making public policy.
| Key Questions | Information |
|---|---|
| Who | Senior 4-H Members, ages 14-18 as of September 1 of this membership year |
| When | June 10-14, 2024 (Monday through Friday) |
| Where | Tallahassee, FL | Housing in Florida State University Dorms, Programming at the State Capitol |
| Cost | $400.00 (lunch is not included in the cost) | **Late Registration Cost $425 |
| Registration | Open March 15 - May 10, 2024 at https://FL4-HLEG24.4honline.com | **Late Registration May 11-14 |
| Schedule | 4-H Legislature Schedule |
| Dress Code | 4-H Legislature Dress Code |
| Packing List | 4-H Legislature Packing List |
| Q+A Webinar |
You can access at Ask 4-H About 4-H Legislature Recording (ufl.zoom.us). This goes through registration, activities, supervision, lodging, and more to make youth and families comfortable with registration and attendance. |
| Contact | Schedule & Activities | Kelsey Cook, khaupt@ufl.edu Registration | Courtney Quirie, courtney.quirie@ufl.edu Sponsorship | Caylin Hilton, grow4h@ifas.ufl.edu |
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Preparing for Legislature
Information and resources to help you prepare for Legislature can be found online at FL 4-H LEG Resource Site (Google Sites).
- Home: includes what we recommend printing and navigation to the pages below
- Planning for Success: includes basic event logistics like what to pack, schedule, lodging, and more
- Prepare for Your Role: includes information on the different responsibilities you will have during LEG and how to prepare for the role that you've been assigned
- Know How to Engage: includes information on the types of sessions you will engage in during the week, parliamentary procedure, making amendments, how to write your own bills, and the special committees that will meet throughout the week
- Additional Resources:
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Bill Writing
Each year, the 4-H Legislature Planning Committee is responsible for developing the bills that will be used at Florida 4-H Legislature. The committee welcomes and invites 4-H members, volunteers, and Extension Agents to submit bills and/or ideas for bills.
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Your 4-H Legislature Youth-Adult Planning Committee
The 4-H Legislature planning committee is comprised of a youth chair appointed from the State Council officer team, youth members from across the state of Florida, and an adult steering committee. The committee is part of the Florida 4-H Executive Board that meets throughout the year to plan and support statewide programs. Below are the members of this year’s committee:
NAME COUNTY ROLE Helena P St. Johns Co-Chair/State Council Treasurer Kelsey Cook Duval Co-Chair/4-H Professional Miranda Bird Duval Member/4-H Professional Sara Brake Santa Rosa Member/4-H Volunteer Emily Eubanks Alachua Member/4-H Volunteer David Hafner Martin Member/4-H Professional AseyeShika N Alachua Member/State Council Reporter Nick W Duval Member/State Council Parliamentarian Ethan A Alachua Member Berkley B St. Lucie Member Layla B Alachua Member Josiah B Hardee Member Mason C Duval Member Dylan C Clay Member Alyssa C St. Lucie Member Ricardo F St. Johns Member Lainey F Lee Member Burke F Hamilton Member Caleb G Santa Rosa Member Weston H Citrus Member Chloe J Jackson Member Jerick K Alachua Member James L Polk Member Gracie M Escambia Member Ella M Martin Member Xavier P Polk Member Mikey P Santa Rosa Member Samara P Santa Rosa Member Abigail P Alachua Member Veronica R Lee Member Katherine R Duval Member Torye S Walton Member Lane T Marion Member Miriam T Seminole Member Hannah V Marion Member Summer W St. Lucie Member Carolyn W Alachua Member -
Tentative Future Event Dates
June 23-27, 2025
June 15-19, 2026
June 14-18, 2027
June 19-23, 2028
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