Maryland Legislative Branch Maryland General Assembly
What is the power function of this branch as a state congress?
What is the structure of Maryland's General Assembly? Who is the Senate President? House President?
Maryland House of Delegates
Term Limits?
Who can be a Delegate?
If im in Prince George's County who represents my district?
Maryland Senate
Term Limits?
Who can be a Senator?
Who represents your district?
What are its limitations, compared to the national levels of Congress?
Describe the legislative process in Maryland. List the steps of a Maryland bill becoming a state law
The power function of the Maryland Legislative Branch, also known as the Maryland General Assembly, is to draft and pass laws for the state of Maryland. It is responsible for representing the interests of the citizens and making decisions that affect the state as a whole.
The structure of Maryland's General Assembly consists of two chambers: the House of Delegates and the Senate. The Senate is made up of 47 members, and the House of Delegates consists of 141 members. The Senate President is Bill Ferguson, and the House President is Adrienne A. Jones.
Maryland House of Delegates does not have term limits. Delegates can serve an unlimited number of terms as long as they are reelected.
Any person who is at least 21 years old, a resident of Maryland for at least one year, and a registered voter can run for Delegate.
If you are in Prince George's County, the specific Delegate who represents your district can be determined by searching for your voting district using the Maryland State Board of Elections website or by contacting your local government office.
Maryland Senate also does not have term limits. Senators can serve an unlimited number of terms as long as they are reelected.
Any person who is at least 25 years old, a resident of Maryland for at least three years, and a registered voter can run for Senator.
The specific Senator who represents your district can be determined by searching for your voting district using the Maryland State Board of Elections website or by contacting your local government office.
Compared to the national levels of Congress, the Maryland General Assembly has limitations in terms of its authority. It can only legislate and make decisions within the scope defined by the Maryland Constitution and cannot pass laws that are in conflict with the United States Constitution.
The legislative process in Maryland involves several steps for a bill to become a state law. It includes the introduction of a bill, committee review and hearings, possible amendments, floor debate, voting in both chambers, reconciliation of any differences between the House and Senate versions, and final approval by both chambers. Once approved, the bill is sent to the Governor, who can sign it into law, veto it, or let it become law without their signature.