Senator Will Brownsberger announced that he is seeking nominees to participate in the 84th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) to be held Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25 at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. CLS is a semi-annual educational seminar geared towards adults of all ages interested in learning more about state government and the legislative process.
Established in 1976 through a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, Boston, the two-day seminar features engaging 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 State Budget, the parliamentary role of the Clerk of the Senate and the future of the Legislature. The Seminar will walk participants through the legislative process including how bills are introduced, debated, and passed.
The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar is part of the Massachusetts Senate’s ongoing effort to increase civic engagement and open up the democratic process. It’s the perfect chance to come and gain an insider’s perspective from elected officials and staff on how the legislature works.
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.
To be considered for nomination, interested residents in Allston, Brighton, Back Bay, Fenway, Watertown and Belmont must submit a brief statement of interest to Alicia Brisson at alicia.brisson@masenate.gov no later than Tuesday, January 7. Seats are limited and nominations are taken on a first come, first serve basis.
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