VOTE411 Voter Guide

Elected to a two-year term with no term limits. The Legislature meets in a General Session in odd numbered years, beginning on the second Tuesday of January. The General Session is limited to 40 legislative days. In even numbered years, the Legislature convenes in a Budget Session beginning on the second Monday of February, which typically lasts 20 legislative days. Except for the budget bill, all other bills require a two-thirds vote from the Senate or House for introduction during a Budget Session. Each Representative receives a minimum of $300 per month base salary. They also receive $150.00 per day while the Legislature is in session plus $109.00 per day per diem. They receive pay for committee and work meetings between sessions. Each quarter they receive $750 for a constituent service allowance. Minimum age is 21.