The General Assembly is Maryland's Legislative body and directly represents the electorate. The State has 47 districts represented by 47 Senators and 141 Delegates. The legislature: Enacts laws necessary for the welfare of the State's citizens and certain laws dealing with counties and special taxing districts.

The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland that convenes within the State House in Annapolis. It is a bicameral body: the upper chamber, the Maryland Senate, has 47 representatives, and the lower chamber, the Maryland House of Delegates, has 141 representatives. Members of both houses serve four-year terms.

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The General Assembly of Maryland, as the legislative body directly representing the electorate, passes public general and public local laws, raises revenues and appropriates funds to pay for State government services, and oversees the operation of State executive agencies.

The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland that meets in the State House in Annapolis. It is a bicameral body: the upper chamber, the Maryland Senate, has 47 representatives, and the lower chamber, the Maryland House of Delegates, has 141 representatives. Members of both houses serve four-year terms.

The lawmaking powers of the State are vested in the General Assembly, which consists of two separate branches - the Senate and the House of Delegates (Const., Art. III, sec. 1). The General Assembly has 188 members, with 47 senators and 141 delegates. One senator and three delegates are elected from each of the 47 legislative election districts ...

Meeting at the State House in Annapolis, the General Assembly changes, adds, and repeals laws through the legislative process of introducing and passing bills, or drafts of proposed legislation, which the Governor later signs into law.

Jan 9, 2025 · The Maryland General Assembly began its 2025 legislative session on Wednesday afternoon as the state faces a $2.7 billion budget deficit.

The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of Maryland. It is a bicameral body. The upper house, the Maryland State Senate, has 47 members and the lower house, the Maryland House of Delegates, has 141 members.

Jan 7, 2025 · Once Maryland’s legislative session begins Wednesday, lawmakers will spend weeks mulling over the state budget while navigating a nearly $3 billion deficit. Ferguson said the budget will “drive...