ILLINOISLEGISLATIVE BRANCH

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

59 State Senators from the 59 Senatorial Districts

118 State Representatives from the 118 Representative DistrictsThere are 177 total membersof the General AssemblyEach district in Illinois has one Senator and two Representatives

Our District56th Legislative District

State Senator – William Haine (Democrat)

Our RepresentativeDistricts

RepresentativeDaniel Beiser111th Representative District

RepresentativeDwight Kay112th Representative District

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 DistrictSpecial Duties of the Senate: Tries impeachmentproceedings (jury) and approves appointment made

bythe Governor

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 11th DistrictOne special duty of the House of Representatives is they start Impeachment proceedings.

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?