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.
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Key Information
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 $430.00 required credit card processing fees included Registration Open February 1 - June 1, 2026 via 4-H Online (direct 4-H Online link) 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
Facebook Live (no login required) - @florida4h Facebook
7:00PM ET/6:00PM CTThis 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
All registered participants will receive zoom linkContact Schedule, Activities & Registration | 4Hevents@ifas.ufl.edu
Sponsorship | Caylin Hilton, grow4h@ifas.ufl.edu -
Resources
While this is created to help you prepare in the time leading up to the event, we encourage you to print the following two manuals so that you have easy access to all the information throughout the week:
We encourage you to work with your county Extension office to help you offset printing costs and barriers.
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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
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