Meet Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly is Maryland’s bicameral state legislature, convening annually at the State House in Annapolis. It consists of the Senate (47 members) and the House of Delegates (141 members), with legislators serving four-year terms. The Assembly meets for a 90-day session each year to pass laws, including the state budget.
Established in 1639, it evolved from colonial governance structures to its current form post-American Revolution. The Assembly is led by the Senate President and House Speaker, who guide legislative processes and committee appointments. Bills undergo drafting, committee review, multiple readings, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor.
The Assembly reflects Maryland’s democratic values through representative lawmaking and policy development.