Senate President Murray Announces 68th Citizens' Legislative Seminar in March

Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced today that the 68th Citizens' Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this spring on Tuesday, March 20th and Wednesday, March 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House.

“The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar is a unique opportunity for residents from across the Commonwealth to ask questions about the legislative process and get an in-depth perspective of state government,” said Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth). “I always look forward to the Seminar and I hope everyone will take advantage of this 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. 

All residents in the Plymouth and Barnstable District are invited to contact Annalyce Shufelt at (617) 722-1500 by Friday, January 27th in order to be nominated by Senate President Murray. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis.