ALABAMA COLLEGIATE LEGISLATURE
The Alabama YMCA Collegiate Legislature offers an opportunity for students at any of Alabama's four-year institutions of higher learning to participate in a model legislative session, with rules and procedures closely patterned after those of the Alabama Legislature.
First conceived in 1995, by Emily Hawk and Michael Musselwhite, the program allows participating students the opportunity to draft, present and debate bills relating to issues of their choosing, ideally those relevant to current issues. In addition to the legislative session, workshops are also held on leadership and effective lobbying. This hands-on learning experience provides college students with a better understanding of the legislative process in Alabama, and the elements necessary for effecting positive change through legislative procedure.
Conducted with the guidance of the YMCA Youth in Government staff, the Alabama YMCA Collegiate Legislature is sponsored by the Alabama Student Association.
The first sessions of Collegiate Legislature featured only a unicameral body, but the popularity of the concept has resulted in the current establishment of a full, bicameral model legislature.
In 2000, over 200 Alabama college students participated in the program, and all indications are that this number will continue to rise in ensuing years.
OFFICERS
| Year |
Speaker Of The House |
LieutenantGovernor |
Chairman |
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| 1995 |
Winston Tucker (Auburn) |
N/A |
N/A |
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| 1996 |
Emily Hawk (Jacksonville State) |
N/A |
N/A |
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| 1997 |
Hunter Brewer (Samford) |
N/A |
N/A |
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| 1998 |
Sam Adams (Troy State) |
N/A |
N/A |
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| 1999 |
Felecia Abernathy (Auburn) |
N/A |
N/A |
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| 2000 |
Jim Page (North Alabama) |
Dale Wilson (Jacksonville State) |
Maria Winter (North Alabama) |
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| 2001 |
Meryl Jones (Troy State) |
Jessica Hornsby (Mid. Tenn. State) |
N/A |
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For Further Information Regarding the Alabama YMCA Collegiate Legislature, contact:
Sam Adams
YMCA Collegiate Legislature Director
Post Office Box 2336
Montgomery, Alabama 36102
Telephone: (334) 269-4362
Facsimile: (334) 269-2387