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 23-27, 2025 (Monday through Friday) |
| Where | Tallahassee, FL | Housing in Florida State University Dorms, Programming at the State Capitol |
| Cost | $400.00 (lunch is not included in the cost) | **Late Registration Cost $425 |
| Registration | Open February 1 - May 29, 2025 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 |
April 7, 2025 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, 2025 7:00pmEST - all registered participants will automatically receive zoom link |
| 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 AseyeShika N Alachua Co-Chair/State Council Vice President Kelsey Cook State Headquarters Co-Chair/4-H Professional Sara Brake Santa Rosa Member/4-H Volunteer David Hafner Martin Member/4-H Professional Mason C Duval Member/State Council Parliamentarian Burke F Hamilton Member/State Council Sergeant-At-Arms Aiden A Broward Member Ella A Lake Member Zachary B Okaloosa Member Josiah B Hardee Member Dylan C Clay Member Tyler C Clay Member Alyssa C St. Lucie Member Julia Cota Orange Member Tyler E Martin Member Ricardo F St. Johns Member Benjamin G Leon Member Maleah G Pinellas Member Weston H Marion Member Amber H Santa Rosa Member Emery L Palm Beach Member Lillian M St. Johns Member Kathryn MDO Okeechobee Member Helena P St. Johns Member Xavier P Polk Member Abigail P Alachua Member Veronica Ro Lee Member Katie R Duval Member Lily S St. Johns Member Torye S Walton Member Lane T Marion Member Miriam T Seminole Member Kendall T Orange Member Hannah V Marion Member -
Tentative Future Event Dates
June 23-27, 2025
June 15-19, 2026
June 14-18, 2027
June 19-23, 2028
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