Massachusetts House of Representatives

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Massachusetts House of Representatives
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Type
Type	Lower house of the [[Massachusetts General Court]]
Term limits	None
Leadership
Speaker	Ron Mariano, Democratic since December 30, 2020
Majority Leader	Claire D. Cronin, Democratic since February 11, 2021
Minority Leader	Bradley H. Jones Jr., Republican since November 21, 2002
Structure
Seats	160
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Political groups	Democratic (129) Republican (30) Independent (1)
Elections
Last election	November 3, 2020
Next election	November 8, 2022
Meeting place
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Massachusetts State House, Boston, Massachusetts
Website
malegislature.gov/Legislators/Members/House

The Massachusetts House of Representatives is the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court, the state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It consists of 160 members elected from 14 counties across the state. The House of Representatives convenes at the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

History

The Massachusetts House of Representatives was established in 1630 when the Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded. It has evolved over the centuries from a colonial assembly to a modern legislative body. The House played a significant role in the early governance of the colony and later the state, including during the American Revolution.

Leadership

The House is led by the Speaker, who is elected by the members. The current Speaker is Ron Mariano, a member of the Democratic Party. Other key leadership positions include the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader.

Membership

The House consists of 160 members, each representing a district of approximately equal population. Members are elected to two-year terms with no term limits. The House is predominantly Democratic, with the current composition being 129 Democrats, 30 Republicans, and 1 Independent.

Functions

The Massachusetts House of Representatives is responsible for drafting and passing legislation, which must also be approved by the Massachusetts Senate and the Governor of Massachusetts. The House also has the power to initiate revenue bills and impeach state officials.

Committees

The House operates through a system of committees that handle specific areas of policy and legislation. Key committees include the House Ways and Means Committee, the Joint Committee on Education, and the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.

Sessions

The House meets in regular sessions that begin in January and can extend throughout the year. Special sessions may be called as needed.

See also

• Massachusetts General Court
• Massachusetts Senate
• Governor of Massachusetts
• List of Massachusetts General Courts
• Politics of Massachusetts

Related pages

• Massachusetts General Court
• Massachusetts Senate
• Governor of Massachusetts
• List of Massachusetts General Courts
• Politics of Massachusetts

Also see

► Healthcare providers in Massachusetts

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