Illinois General Assembly - The Illinois General Assembly functions as the legislative body for the state, operating under a bicameral system consisting of the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives. The Senate has 59 members serving staggered, four-year terms, while the House comprises 118 members serving two-year terms. The General Assembly is tasked with proposing, debating, and passing laws that govern the state, as well as formulating the state budget, levying taxes, and addressing various policy issues including education, healthcare, and public safety.
