Unicameral Youth Legislature

Unicameral Youth Legislature Learn what it's like to serve as a senator in the Nebraska Legislature!

The Unicameral Youth Legislature is a four-day legislative simulation in which high school students take on the role of lawmakers. Student senators sponsor bills, conduct committee hearings, debate legislation and discover the unique process of the nation's only unicameral. The Unicameral Youth Legislature gives behind-the-scenes access to students who have an interest in public office, government

, politics, law, public policy, debate or public speaking. Students will learn about the inner workings of the Legislature directly from senators, staff and lobbyists. Bill topics are based on legislation considered during the most recent legislative session. From driving laws to the death penalty, topics selected for the legislature are diverse and engaging.

Will we see you in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber this June? Join us and Big Red Summer Camps for a weeklong l...
01/06/2026

Will we see you in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber this June? Join us and Big Red Summer Camps for a weeklong legislative simulation at the State Capitol, June 7-12! Our program is open to all high school students and is a hands-on opportunity to learn about the legislative process from senators and staff.

Scholarship applications are due Jan. 23rd!

For more information and to apply for a scholarship, visit the Big Red Camps page. We hope to see you this summer! https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/big-red-summer-academic-camps/

And just like that, we're adjourned sine die (until next year). It was a great end to a busy week at the Capitol! Studen...
06/13/2025

And just like that, we're adjourned sine die (until next year). It was a great end to a busy week at the Capitol! Student senator worked through the last two rounds of debate, including a couple of unexpected veto override attempts, had lunch with the Clerk of the Legislature and heard from Sen. John Fredrickson, who was gracious enough to stay and serve briefly as our presiding officer.

We're sad to see camp come to an end, but we're already thinking about ways to make the experience even better in 2026. See you next year, senators! ❤️

Day three of camp was jam packed! Student senators worked their way through two sessions of first-round debate in the Ge...
06/12/2025

Day three of camp was jam packed! Student senators worked their way through two sessions of first-round debate in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber, heard from Sen. Bob Hallstrom and learned about the Legislative Page Program.

Being a student senator is a lot of work — just like the real thing — but our group is doing an amazing job and having a great time!

Another full day at camp! We learned about the committee process from Judiciary Committee chairperson Sen. Carolyn Bosn,...
06/11/2025

Another full day at camp! We learned about the committee process from Judiciary Committee chairperson Sen. Carolyn Bosn, had lunch in the beautiful Capitol courtyards, held public hearings on 10 bills and, lastly, heard about careers in the Legislature and the experiences of former student senators. Next up, floor debate!

We had a great first day of camp! Students were welcomed to the Capitol by staff and Sen. George Dungan, had lunch at th...
06/10/2025

We had a great first day of camp! Students were welcomed to the Capitol by staff and Sen. George Dungan, had lunch at the Governor's Mansion with Gov. Jim Pillen and started learning about the legislative process!

Is everyone ready for the 2025 Unicameral Youth Legislature? Can't wait to meet the new class of student senators tomorr...
06/07/2025

Is everyone ready for the 2025 Unicameral Youth Legislature? Can't wait to meet the new class of student senators tomorrow!

Just a few more weeks until camp! If you're registered, we'll be in touch soon with more information. Can't wait to see ...
05/21/2025

Just a few more weeks until camp! If you're registered, we'll be in touch soon with more information. Can't wait to see you in the George W. Norris Chamber!

Will we see you in the George W. Norris legislative chamber this June? Registration is open for the 2025 Unicameral Yout...
03/18/2025

Will we see you in the George W. Norris legislative chamber this June? Registration is open for the 2025 Unicameral Youth Legislature! Join us and Big Red Summer Camps for a weeklong legislative simulation at the State Capitol, June 8-13! For more information, visit the Big Red Camps page and we hope to see you soon ... 4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps

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