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Understanding the Illinois General Assembly: Structure, Members, and Responsibilities

The Illinois General Assembly is a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, both elected by the people. Composed of 59 State Senators and 118 State Representatives, it requires a quorum to conduct business. Members must be at least 21 years old, residents of their districts for 2 years, and U.S. citizens. Legislative elections occur in even-numbered years, with senators serving four-year terms and representatives serving two-year terms. Key officials include Senate President John J. Cullerton and House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Understanding the Illinois General Assembly: Structure, Members, and Responsibilities

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  1. IllinoisLegislative Branch

  2. Legislative Bodies(General Assembly)Makes Laws • The General Assembly is bicameral, meaning having two houses • The two houses are the Senate and the House of Representatives • They are all elected by the people of Illinois • They must be 21 years or older, a resident of the district for 2 years, and a U.S. citizen • Salary: $67,836.00 annually plus $132 per diem • In order to conduct business, the General Assembly needs a quorum – a majority of members

  3. 59 State Senators from the 59 Senatorial Districts 118 State Representatives from the 118 Representative Districts There are 177 total members of the General Assembly Each district in Illinois has one Senator and two Representatives

  4. Our District56th Legislative District • State Senator – William Haine (Democrat)

  5. Our RepresentativeDistricts Representative Daniel Beiser 111th Representative District Representative Dwight Kay 112th Representative District

  6. Senate • 59 Senatorial Districts • Four Year Term • Elections are held in even numbered years • Presiding Officer is the President of the Senate • John J. Cullerton • Elected by all of the Senators • 6th District Special Duties of the Senate: Tries impeachment proceedings (jury) and approves appointment made by the Governor

  7. House of Representatives • 118 Representative Districts • 2 Year Term • Elections are held in even numbered years • Presiding Office is the Speaker of the House • Michael Madigan • Additional stipend of $27,476 • 11thDistrict One special duty of the House of Representatives is they start Impeachment proceedings.

  8. Questions • What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch? • What does bicameral mean? • What are the two houses of the General Assembly? • How many representatives are there in the General Assembly (total)? • In order to conduct business, how many members must be present in Springfield?

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