Indiana General Assembly Snapshot
The Indiana General Assembly is the Hoos Hoo of Hoosier State politics. The legislative body of Indiana government, the General Assembly is comprised of the Indiana House of Representatives (with 100 members elected to two-year terms) and the Indiana Senate (consisting of 50 elected officials serving four-year terms). The legislature enacts laws, has the authority to raise and lower taxes, and approves the state's budgets. During odd-numbered years the Indiana General Assembly holds long sessions, beginning in January, meeting for 61 days, and adjourning by the end of April. During even-numbered years it conducts short sessions which meet for 30 days and adjourn by mid-March.