Ohio General Assembly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ohio General Assembly |
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| 134th Ohio General Assembly | |
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| Houses | Senate House of Representatives |
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President of the Senate
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Matt Huffman (R)
Since January 4, 2021 |
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President Pro Tempore (Senate)
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Jay Hottinger (R)
Since January 4, 2021 |
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Speaker of the House
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Robert Cupp (R)
Since July 30, 2020 |
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Speaker Pro Tempore (House)
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Tim Ginter (R)
Since January 4, 2021 |
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| Seats | 132 voting members: 33 senators 99 representatives |
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Senate political groups
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House political groups
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| Authority | Article II Ohio Constitution |
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Senate last election
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November 3, 2020 (16 seats) |
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House last election
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November 3, 2020 (99 seats) |
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Senate next election
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November 8, 2022 (17 seats) |
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House next election
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November 8, 2022 (99 seats) |
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| Ohio Statehouse Columbus, Ohio, United States |
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The Ohio General Assembly is the main law-making group for the state of Ohio. It's like the state's parliament. This important group has two parts: the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. Both parts meet in a special building called the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio.
Currently, the Republican Party has the most members in both the House and the Senate. This means they have a lot of say in making new laws for Ohio.
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What the General Assembly Does
The Ohio General Assembly is responsible for creating and passing laws for the state. Think of it as the place where rules for Ohio are made. These laws affect many things, like schools, roads, and how people live and work in Ohio.
Making Laws for Ohio
Members of the General Assembly propose new ideas for laws. These ideas are called bills. They discuss these bills and vote on them. If a bill passes in both the House and the Senate, it goes to the Governor of Ohio. The Governor then decides if it becomes a law or not.
How the General Assembly is Organized
The Ohio General Assembly is a bicameral legislature. This means it has two separate parts or "chambers."
The Ohio House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the larger part of the General Assembly. It has 99 members. Each member represents a different area, or district, in Ohio. These representatives are elected by the people in their districts. They serve for two years at a time.
The Speaker of the House
The leader of the Ohio House of Representatives is called the Speaker of the House. This person is chosen by the other members of the House. The Speaker helps guide discussions and makes sure the House runs smoothly.
The Ohio Senate
The Ohio Senate is the smaller part of the General Assembly. It has 33 members. Each senator represents a larger area than a House member. Senators serve for four years at a time.
The President of the Senate
The leader of the Ohio Senate is called the President of the Senate. Like the Speaker, this person is chosen by the other senators. The President helps manage the Senate's work and debates.
Where They Meet
Both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate meet at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. This historic building is where many important decisions for Ohio are made.
Who is in Charge?
The leaders of the Ohio General Assembly are important people. They help their groups work together.
- The President of the Senate is currently Matt Huffman.
- The Speaker of the House is currently Robert Cupp.
These leaders are from the Republican Party. This means their party has the most power in the General Assembly right now.
Elections and Members
The people of Ohio vote for who they want to represent them in the General Assembly.
- Senators are elected every four years.
- Representatives are elected every two years.
There are a total of 132 voting members in the Ohio General Assembly. This includes 33 senators and 99 representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Asamblea General de Ohio para niños
