Citizens' Legislative Seminar Coming in October

The Massachusetts State House in Boston will host a special seminar this October, designed to keep residents of southeastern Mass informed about the commonwealth's legislative process. The 69th Citizens' Legislative Seminar will take place Monday and Tuesday, October 15th and 16th, from 9:30 a.m. through 4 p.m.

“The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar is a great program for residents from across the Commonwealth to learn about the legislative process and get a unique perspective of state government,” Senate President Therese Murray said in a statement. “I always look forward to the seminar and I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity.”

According to a press release, "CLS is a citizen seminar that aims to better educate the public on the Commonwealth’s legislative process. Established in 1976 through a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, this two-day seminar features presentations by Senators and staff on aspects of the day-to-day experience of legislators in the Commonwealth. Topics will include the history and process of the Legislature, the parliamentary role of the Clerk of the Senate and the future of the Legislature.

"The CLS culminates with a simulated legislative hearing and Senate session where participants are invited to use what they have learned and participate as “Senators” in the Senate Chamber in order to have a first-hand experience of the legislative process.

"All residents in the Plymouth and Barnstable District are invited to contact Jacqueline Horigan at (617) 722-1500 by Friday, September 7^th in order to be nominated by Senate President Murray. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis."