Tennessee General Assembly
The Tennessee General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee Senate. The General Assembly convenes at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Tennessee General Assembly is composed of two chambers:
- The Tennessee House of Representatives: This lower house consists of 99 members who are elected to two-year terms. Each member represents a district of approximately equal population.
- The Tennessee Senate: This upper house consists of 33 members who are elected to four-year terms. Each member represents a district that is approximately three times the size of a House district.
Leadership[edit | edit source]
The leadership of the Tennessee General Assembly includes:
- The Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, who presides over the House.
- The Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee, who serves as the Speaker of the Senate.
Legislative Process[edit | edit source]
The legislative process in the Tennessee General Assembly involves several steps: 1. **Introduction of Bills**: Bills can be introduced in either the House or the Senate. 2. **Committee Review**: Bills are assigned to relevant committees for detailed examination. 3. **Debate and Voting**: Bills that pass committee review are debated and voted on by the full chamber. 4. **Second Chamber**: If a bill passes in one chamber, it is sent to the other chamber for consideration. 5. **Governor's Approval**: Bills that pass both chambers are sent to the Governor of Tennessee for approval or veto.
Sessions[edit | edit source]
The General Assembly meets in regular session annually, beginning on the second Tuesday in January. Special sessions can be called by the Governor or by a two-thirds majority of both chambers.
History[edit | edit source]
The Tennessee General Assembly was established by the Tennessee Constitution in 1796. It has played a significant role in the state's history, including during the American Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Tennessee House of Representatives
- Tennessee Senate
- Tennessee State Capitol
- Governor of Tennessee
- Tennessee Constitution
- Nashville, Tennessee
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