Florida 4-H
Legislature
Florida 4-H Legislators 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 Capital.
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.
This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, 4-H Legislator will be a hybrid event (virtual & in-person). LEG will start virtually from June 22nd till the 23rd, and then on the following Saturday June 26th youth will meet in person to debate and vote on bills.
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Virtual program:
Tuesday June 22, 2021 9:00am-11:00am EST
Wednesday June 23,2021 9:00am – 11:00am EST
Thursday June 24, 2021 9:00-noon EST
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In-person program:
Saturday June 26, 2021 9:30am-10:30am Check – In
Program 10:30am – 4:00pm EST
University of Florida – Reitz Union
Join us for this civic education event with youth from around the state ages 13 to 18 (as of September 1 of the current 4-H year).
| Name | Contact | Event Information |
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| Kelsey Haupt | khaupt@ufl.edu |
Virtual and In-person Event |
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Registration
Registration will be from Monday, May 10, to Monday, June 14, 2021, via 4HOnline.
Virtual ONLY price $25.00 (virtual only participants will have their t-shirt mailed to them)
Full Experience price $45.00 (full experience participants will receive their t-shirt at the in-person event, lunch is included in the price)
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Preparing for Legislature
- Legislature Manual I – Provides procedures and guidelines for the Florida 4-H Legislature program. Manual 1 changes little from year to year. Therefore, until the current year’s manual is posted, the previous year’s manual can be used. When participants arrive at 4-H Legislature, they should have the final edition.
- 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.
