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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Party_Composition_of_Maryland_House_of_Delegates_Districts_January_2023.svg|thumb|Party_Composition_of_Maryland_House_of_Delegates_Districts_January_2023]] [[file:Maryland_Senate_Map_January_2023.svg|right|thumb|Maryland_Senate_Map_January_2023]] [[file:Governor_signs_HB_83-2008.JPG|right|thumb|Governor_signs_HB_83-2008]] The '''Maryland General Assembly''' is the [[state legislature]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Maryland]]. It is a [[bicameral]] body composed of the [[Maryland Senate]] and the [[Maryland House of Delegates]]. The General Assembly meets in the [[Maryland State House]] in [[Annapolis, Maryland]].<br />
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== Structure ==<br />
The Maryland General Assembly consists of two houses:<br />
* The [[Maryland Senate]], which has 47 members.<br />
* The [[Maryland House of Delegates]], which has 141 members.<br />
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Each member of the General Assembly is elected from a [[legislative district]] for a four-year term. Legislative districts are drawn to ensure equal representation based on population.<br />
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== Leadership ==<br />
The leadership of the Maryland General Assembly includes:<br />
* The [[President of the Maryland Senate]]<br />
* The [[Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates]]<br />
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These leaders are elected by their respective chambers and play a crucial role in the legislative process, including the assignment of bills to committees and the scheduling of debates.<br />
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== Legislative Process ==<br />
The legislative process in the Maryland General Assembly involves several steps:<br />
1. **Introduction of Bills**: Bills can be introduced by any member of the General Assembly.<br />
2. **Committee Review**: Bills are referred to relevant [[standing committees]] for review and recommendations.<br />
3. **Debate and Voting**: Bills are debated and voted on in both houses. A bill must pass both the Senate and the House of Delegates to become law.<br />
4. **Governor's Approval**: Once passed by both houses, a bill is sent to the [[Governor of Maryland]] for approval or veto.<br />
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== Sessions ==<br />
The Maryland General Assembly meets annually for a 90-day session beginning in January. Special sessions can be called by the Governor or by a majority of the members of both houses.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The Maryland General Assembly was established in 1634, making it one of the oldest legislative bodies in the United States. It has played a significant role in the history of Maryland and has evolved over the centuries to meet the changing needs of the state.<br />
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== Committees ==<br />
The General Assembly has several standing committees, including:<br />
* [[Budget and Taxation Committee]]<br />
* [[Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee]]<br />
* [[Judicial Proceedings Committee]]<br />
* [[Appropriations Committee]]<br />
* [[Economic Matters Committee]]<br />
* [[Health and Government Operations Committee]]<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Maryland Senate]]<br />
* [[Maryland House of Delegates]]<br />
* [[Governor of Maryland]]<br />
* [[Maryland State House]]<br />
* [[Legislative district]]<br />
* [[Standing committee]]<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
[[Category:Maryland General Assembly]]<br />
[[Category:State legislatures of the United States]]<br />
[[Category:Government of Maryland]]<br />
[[Category:Bicameral legislatures]]<br />
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