Sen. Hedlund Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Legislative Seminar

Senator Robert L. Hedlund announced last week that the 72nd Citizens' Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this fall on Tuesday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House.

“The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar is a great tradition that gives residents a rare opportunity to get an in-depth perspective of state government,” Senator Hedlund said. "Residents will learn about the legislative process, how bills are heard, debated and passed. I encourage all residents who are interested to take advantage of this great opportunity.”

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. 

Any interested residents from Senator Hedlund's district (Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate and Weymouth) are invited to contact his office at 617-722-1646 by Friday, Jan. 17 in order to be nominated by Senator Hedlund.

Participation is on a first come, first serve basis.

–Info from the office of state Sen. Robert Hedlund