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Florida 4-H
Legislature 50th Celebration!
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.
| Who | Senior 4-H Members, ages 13-18 as of September 1 of this membership year |
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| What | Interactive Legislative Experience addressing contemporary issues affecting Floridians today |
| When | June 20-24, 2022 (Monday through Friday) |
| Where | Tallahassee, FL | Youth are housed in Florida State University Dorms and spend the day legislating at the State Capitol |
| Why | Learn the ins and outs of the Florida Legislative process and how to enact the change you want to see in a learning by doing week-long experience. Make lifelong friends and explore careers at the same time! |
| How | Register in 4-H Online from April 4 to May 23, 2022 |
| Cost | $300.00 per person (lunch is not included in the cost) |
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).
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Registration
Registration will be from April 4, 2022 to May 23, 2022, via 4HOnline.
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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.
Legislature 50th Session Celebration and Reunion!
Calling all 4-H Alumni and Friends!
Join us for a Legislature Reunion
June 23-24, 2022
Tallahassee, FL at the State Capitol
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4-H LEG ROOM BLOCK IS LIVE!
2 Queen Beds, $119/night; Rate can be extended to additional nights.
Online: Hilton Reservations
Phone call-in reservations:
- Call (877) 800-2652
- Reference group code F4H or mention Florida 4-H Foundation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Program Content | Kelsey Cook, khaupt@ufl.edu
Registration | Courtney Quirie, courtney.quirie@ufl.edu
Sponsorship | Caylin Hilton, grow4h@ifas.ufl.edu
