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 22-26, 2026 |
| Where | Tallahassee, FL | Housing in Florida State University Dorms, Programming at the State Capitol |
| Cost | TBD |
| Registration | Open February 1 - June 1, 2026 via 4-H Online |
| Schedule | 4-H Legislature Schedule |
| Dress Code | 4-H Legislature Dress Code |
| Packing List | 4-H Legislature Packing List |
| Ask 4-H About |
March 30, 2026 This goes through registration, activities, supervision, lodging, and more to make youth and families comfortable with registration and attendance. |
| Know Before You Go |
June 16, 2026 at 7:00PM ET/6:00PM CT |
| Contact | Schedule, Activities & Registration | 4Hevents@ifas.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 Summer W. St. Lucie Co-Chair/State Council Sergeant At Arms Katie R. Duval Co-Chair/State Council Historian Kelsey Cook State Headquarters Co-Chair/4-H Professional David Hafner Martin Member/4-H Professional Sara Brake Santa Rosa Member/4-H Volunteer Jesslyn P. Santa Rosa Member Nicholas J. Okaloosa Member Tiera M. Walton Member Benjamin G. Leon Member Lauretta C. Walton Member Kelsey R. Bradford Member Bryce C. Duval Member Lily S. St. Johns Member Sophia M. St. Johns Member Zaivan C. St. Johns Member Hunter V. Marion Member Jay M. Marion Member Kylie G. Marion Member Robert A. Hernando Member Abrey A. Seminole Member Julia C. Orange Member Benjamin S. Seminole Member Cole A. Manatee Member Annalise W. Pinellas Member Shelby L. Hillsborough Member Wesley W. Pinellas Member Juan R. Highlands Member Kathryn M. Okeechobee Member Jessie A. St. Lucie Member Kylee S. St. Lucie Member Tyler E. Martin Member Vera H. Martin Member Josie R. Lee Member -
Tentative Future Event Dates
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