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The Michigan Legislature is the legislature of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is organized as a bicameral body composed of an upper chamber, the Senate, and a lower chamber, the House of Representatives. Article IV of the Michigan Constitution, adopted in 1963, defines the role of the Legislature and how it is to be constituted. [2]
The 102nd Michigan Legislature, consisting of the Michigan Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives, began its first session on January 1, 2023, which ended on November 14, 2023. A second session began on January 1, 2024.
The Speaker is currently elected for a two-year term in the odd-numbered years in which the Legislature convenes. [1] Several speakers have gone on to pursue and achieve higher office, including as a member of Congress or as Governor of Michigan.
Michigan Democrats who were passing legislation at a historic pace ended their session nearly a month earlier than usual on Tuesday as they grapple with internal divisions and a temporarily ...
Lawmakers in the state Senate passed the legislation, but it was referred to the House Government Operations Committee known as a place bills often go to die. Contact Clara Hendrickson at ...
After people are finally allowed inside the Michigan State Capitol they erupt in chant as the Michigan House votes on controversial right-to-work legislation after House Democrats walked off the ...
Michigan State Constitution of 1835: 1st Michigan Legislature: November 2, 1835 July 26, 1836 October 5, 1835 2nd Michigan Legislature [Wikidata] January 2, 1837 December 30, 1837 November 7, 1836 3rd Michigan Legislature [Wikidata] January 1, 1838 April 6, 1838 November 6, 1837 4th Michigan Legislature [Wikidata] January 7, 1839 April 20, 1839
Last November, the Michigan Legislature adjourned for the year earlier than any group of state lawmakers in 55 years. The last day of the 2023 legislative session came as two former Democratic ...