Arkansas legislature
| Arkansas General Assembly | |
|---|---|
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses |
Senate House of Representatives |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 135 |
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Political groups
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Republican Party Democratic Party |
| Elections | |
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Last election
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November 4, 2014 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock | |
| Website | |
| www.arkleg.state.ar.us | |
The Arkansas General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The legislature is a bicameral body composed of the upper house Arkansas Senate with 35 members, and the lower Arkansas House of Representatives with 100 members. All 135 representatives and state senators represent an equal amount of constituent districts. The General Assembly convenes on the second Monday of every other year. A session lasts for 60 days unless the legislature votes to extend it. The Governor of Arkansas can issue a "call" for a special session during the interims between regular sessions. The General Assembly meets at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock.
The Arkansas General Assembly is authoororized by the Arkansas Constitution, which is the state's fifth constitution. The first was constitution was ratified on January 30, 1836, and the current constitution was adopted in 1874. The constitution has also been amended throughout the state's history since 1874.
Originally, legislators met biennially, but today meet annually.
In 1922, Frances Hunt became the first woman elected to a seat in the Arkansas General Assembly when she was elected to a seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
The Arkansas General Assembly is responsible for making and amending the laws of Arkansas. The legislative process is similar to that of other state legislatures in the United States. Bills undergo committee review and three readings on the floor of each house of the legislature. The governor has veto power, but a simple majority of both houses of the legislature can override that veto.
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