The legislative power of the State of Michigan is vested in a bicameral (two-chamber) body comprised of a Senate and a House of Representatives. Legislative districts are drawn on the basis of population figures obtained through the federal decennial census.
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The Senate consists of 38 members who are elected by the qualified electors of districts having approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents. Senators are elected for four-year terms, concurrent with the election of the Governor of Michigan. Terms for Senators begin on January 1, following the November general election.
The Michigan Legislature website maintains the database that contains Senate and House legislative information.
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Committees are appointed by the Speaker of the House or the Senate Majority Leader and are organized according to subject matter.
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These Legislative sessions and hearings are live, unedited, and presented without editorial comment.
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The majority of Senator and administrative offices are housed in the Binsfeld Office Building, located at 201 Townsend Street, Lansing MI 48933. The Binsfeld Office Building is dedicated to former Lieutenant Governor Connie Binsfeld and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. The Binsfeld Office Building is closed on Michigan’s state holidays except for Election Day.
Senate leadership offices and a number of other offices are housed in the Michigan Capitol, located at 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing MI 48933. The Michigan Capitol is open to visitors year-round, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. The Michigan Capitol is closed on Michigan’s state holidays except for Election Day.
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Explore the interior as well as the grounds of the Michigan Capitol. View photos and read about the monuments. Learn about the architect that designed the building. Discover the story of the eight muses that have looked down on visitors for over a century.
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