Senator Finegold Announces 71st Citizens' Legislative Seminar in October

Boston, MA – Senator Barry Finegold announced today that the 71st Citizens' Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this fall on Tuesday, October 15th and Wednesday, October 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House.

“The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar is a great opportunity for residents from across the Commonwealth to learn about the legislative process and witness firsthand how bills are heard, debated and passed,” said Senator Finegold (D-Andover). “I always look forward to the Seminar and I hope to see the 2nd Essex and Middlesex District well-represented this year.”

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 of the 2nd Essex and Middlesex District (Andover, Dracut, Lawrence and Tewksbury) are invited to contact Senator Finegold’s Office at 617-722-1612 by Monday, September 9th in order to be nominated. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis.