Hinds seeks participants for Citizens’ Legislative Seminar
Boston — State Sen. Adam Hinds, D-Pittsfield, is seeking interested constituents to participate in the 78th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) to be held Tuesday, March 21, and Wednesday, March 22 at the Massachusetts State House. The CLS is a semi-annual educational seminar geared toward adults of all ages who are interested in learning more about state government and the legislative process.
Established in 1976 through a collaborative effort between the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, the 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 will highlight the legislative process including how bills are introduced, debated and passed, and will culminate in a simulated legislative hearing and Senate session where participants will 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.
Each Senator is able to nominate and sponsor one constituent to attend the CLS. Interested residents who live in Hinds’ Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District are asked to email their resume to his chief of staff, Bethann Steiner, by noon on Friday, Jan. 20, at Bethann.Steiner@masenate.gov. Those wishing to participate must be able to attend both days of the seminar. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements.