Mock Legislature
The Teen Mock Legislature (TAR Days) is a weekend retreat and mock legislative session, conducted on the floor of the House of Representatives in Pierre. The Mock Legislature is held each spring, shortly after the end of the state legislative session. Games, speakers, and fun activities are also a part of the Teen Mock Legislature(see the photos at the bottom of this page).
This year’s Teen Mock Legislature will be March 23-24, 2012.
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Register
You can register for the Teen Mock Legislature by completing the on-line form, or by printing and mailing in this Registration Form and Medical Release Form. Payment for the event ($30) can be made at check-in that day or via the PayPal link below.
Win $100
Students will receive one chance to win $100 cash for each first-time Teen Mock Legislature attendee they recruit. The recruited students must register by March 9, 2012. The winner will be selected during the event.
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- A real highlight for most students is being able to debate bills (both fun and serious) on the floor of the state Senate and House of Representatives.
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- More than 100 students from across the state routinely participate in the event, held each March.
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- Each year a bipartisan slate of Statewide elected officials like Governor Dennis Daugaard participate in the Mock Legislature.
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- The weekend features fun activities like scavenger hunts, tours, games, and basketball.
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- Here students are being sworn in as mock legislators by South Dakota’s Secretary of State.
