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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 |
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| Who | Senior 4-H Members, ages 14-18 as of September 1 of this membership year |
| When | June 26-30, 2023 (Monday through Friday) |
| Where | Tallahassee, FL | Housing in Florida State University Dorms, Programming at the State Capitol |
| Cost | $300.00 (lunch is not included in the cost) |
| Registration | Open April 10 through May 29, 2023 via 4-H Online |
| Schedule | 2022 4-H Legislature Schedule (To be updated for 2023 event) |
| Contact | Program Content | 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
- Legislature Manual I – Provides procedures and guidelines for the Florida 4-H Legislature program.
- Legislature Manual II – Provides bills that will be used for the Florida 4-H Legislature program.
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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 Taylor T. Clay Chair/State Council Vice President Selasi N. Alachua Member/State Council Parliamentarian Jackson F. Alachua Member AseyeShika N. Alachua Member Ethan A. Alachua Member Justis B. Alachua Member Kaity E. Alachua Member Indigo M. Alachua Member Alessandra Q. Alachua Member Kash A. Baker Member Macie W. Citrus Member Catrina W. Clay Member Anthony R. Collier Member Nick W. Duval Member Gracie M. Escambia Member Samantha S. Hardee Member Evan D. Highlands Member Joseph S. Indian River Member Heather O. Lake Member Veronica R. Lee Member Francisca P. Leon Member Hannah V. Marion Member Kylie Mae H. Marion Member Cole L. Palm Beach Member Bailey H. Sarasota Member Miriam T. Seminole Member Helena P. St. Johns Member Berkley B. St. Lucie Member Alyssa C. St. Lucie Member Karsen K. St. Lucie Member Brenna A. St. Lucie Member Kelsey Haupt Duval Steering Committee Chair/4-H Professional Sara Brake Santa Rosa Steering Committee Member/4-H Volunteer -
Tentative Future Event Dates
June 26-30, 2023
June 24-28, 2024
June 23-27, 2025
June 15-19, 2026
June 14-18, 2027
