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.

We're grateful to Sen. Jana Hughes for supporting the Unicameral Youth Legislature! ❤
06/16/2026

We're grateful to Sen. Jana Hughes for supporting the Unicameral Youth Legislature! ❤

Sen. John Fredrickson, world's best selfie taker! ❤️
06/12/2026

Sen. John Fredrickson, world's best selfie taker! ❤️

Spent this morning with the Unicameral Youth Legislature. We talked about having hard conversations, pushing through disagreement, and what it means to keep going after you lose.

Honestly? I think a few of them might end up in these seats someday. 👀

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...
06/12/2026

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 senators worked through the last two rounds of debate, passing eight bills and successfully overriding a veto. They also had lunch with Clerk of the Legislature Brandon Metzler and heard from Seward Sen. Jana Hughes.

We're sad to see camp come to an end, but we're already thinking about ways to make the experience even better in 2027. 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...
06/11/2026

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 Omaha Sen. John Fredrickson 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! Students held public hearings on 10 bills, learned more about the legislative process from Lin...
06/10/2026

Another full day at camp! Students held public hearings on 10 bills, learned more about the legislative process from Lincoln Sen. George Dungan and took a tour of the amazing Capitol building. Next up ... floor debate!

We had a great first day of camp! Students began learning about the legislative process, elected committee chairpersons,...
06/09/2026

We had a great first day of camp! Students began learning about the legislative process, elected committee chairpersons, had lunch at the Governor's Mansion and heard from Sen. Stan Clouse about his experience as a Nebraska state legislator.

The 2026 session is almost here and we're so excited to meet all of our student senators!! If you've been accepted to ca...
06/02/2026

The 2026 session is almost here and we're so excited to meet all of our student senators!! If you've been accepted to camp, be sure to check the email you provided for more details.

See you at the Capitol!

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State Capitol 1445 K Street
Lincoln, NE
68509

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+14024712788

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