Legislator Resources

The Rules of Procedure

The Rules are Vital to the coherent and orderly movement of legislation through both chambers. The Florida Model Legislature prides itself with the rules it has adopted right from the House and Senate Rules of Procedures.  Our rules are very straight forward and we want to clarify them if there is an issue, please make sure that you read them and any attachments in full.

Rules of Procedures Long Form
Motions (Rules of Procedures Short Form)

Bills

At Model Legislature, Representatives and Senators are the people who will debate, amend, and make or break law. A full understanding of how Florida's Bill System and Florida Model Legislatures Bill System is vital, make sure you understand both and that your willing to write, sponsor, and fight for or against legislation.

Bill Writing Guide

Other Resources

No one way is the best to prepare for our conferences. Florida Model Legislature provides the same learning opportunity for each individual that attends, however each individual will learn something different from another because each student is different. We encourage you to look at and put serious thought into the following pages and ask questions of the legislative director. His/Her email is info@modellegislature.org.
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