New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government for New Jersey, as compared to the executive branch, embodied in the Governor of New Jersey, and the judicial branch embodied in New Jersey's court system. The NJ Legislature is a bicameral institution, like that of most states and the country as a whole.
The New Jersey Legislature consists of an upper house, which is called the New Jersey Senate, and a lower house, which is called the New Jersey General Assembly. Both houses of the NJ legislature meet in the New Jersey State House, which is located in Trenton, New Jersey. The current form of the New Jersey Legislature is the result of the latest version of the New Jersey Constitution, which was passed in 1947, along with some changes that have been made to the NJ Legislature since that time.
Currently, the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature, the Senate, is made up of 40 members, while the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature, the General Assembly, is made up of 80 members. The requirements to become a member of the NJ legislature vary depending upon what house an individual wishes to become a member of.
The General Assembly of the NJ legislature requires that representatives be at least 21 years old, live in the district which they represent, and have lived in New Jersey for at least two years prior to holding office, while the Senate of the New Jersey Legislature requires that state Senators must be at least 30 years old and have lived in New Jersey for the prior 4 years. Senators must also live in the district which they represent. If you need legal advice and assistance, contact New Jersey lawyers.
New Mexico Legislature
The New Mexico Legislature is the legislative body of New Mexico, meaning that it is responsible for proposing and passing any and all legislation within the state of New Mexico. The New Mexico Legislature is, like the vast majority of state legislatures, a bicameral body with an upper and a lower house. The upper house of the NM legislature is the New Mexico Senate, and the lower house of the NM legislature is the New Mexico House of Representatives.
The total number of members in the NM legislature is 112, with 70 of the members of the New Mexico Legislature belonging to the New Mexico House of Representatives, and the other 42 members of the New Mexico Legislature belonging to the New Mexico Senate. Each member of the New Mexico Legislature in its upper house is known to represent roughly 43,300 members of the New Mexico population, while each member of the New Mexico Legislature in its lower house is known to represent roughly 25,980 residents of the state.
There is one district for each representative in the lower house of the NM legislature, meaning that there are 70 districts in New Mexico that vote for representatives to the New Mexico House of Representatives, while for the New Mexico Senate, while there are similarly 42 districts for the upper house of the NM legislature. The average representative populations for each house determine the size which is sought in dividing up New Mexico into districts. If you need legal advice and assistance, contact New Mexico lawyers.
Michigan Legislature
Kansas Legislature
The Kansas Legislature is the legislative body for the state of Kansas. This means that it is the legislative branch of the government, responsible for the duties which do not belong to the executive branch, in the form of the governor of Kansas, and the judicial branch, in the form of the court system of Kansas.
The Kansas legislature is bicameral in form, which means that it is made up of two different houses, one upper and one lower. The upper house of the Kansas Legislature is known as the Kansas Senate, while the lower house of the Kansas Legislature is known as the Kansas House of Representatives. In total, the Kansas Legislature holds 165 members. 40 members of the Kansas Legislature belong to the Kansas Senate, while the other 125 members of the Kansas Legislature belong to the Kansas House of Representatives.
The Kansas Legislature generally convenes only once a year, for a period of 90 days at most. The Kansas Legislature thus is made up of part-time members who hold other jobs and positions, as being a member of the Kansas Legislature is not a full-time position. The members of the Kansas Legislature do not, themselves, hold the power to call into session a special session of the Kansas Legislature, but the governor of Kansas does hold that power.
The Kansas Legislature is currently, and has been for a long time, primarily Republican in terms of its party lines. The Kansas Legislature convenes in the Kansas State Capitol Building which is located in Topeka, Kansas. If you need legal advice and assistance, contact Kansas lawyers.
Illinois Legislature
Nevada State Legislature
The Nevada State Legislature is considered to be notable in its small size, as it is the third smallest state legislature in the entirety of the United States of America. The smallest state legislature is the Alaska State Legislature, which has only 3 members less than the Nevada State Legislature. The Nevada Legislature actually has a maximum size of 75 members set out in the Nevada Constitution.
Oregon Legislature
Furthermore, one of the differentiating qualities of the Oregon Legislature is that it is considered a citizens’ assembly. This means that the Oregon Legislature is not made up of dedicated politicians, and members of the Oregon Legislature hold other jobs, as the Oregon Legislature only meets once every two years.