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Connecticut General Assembly

NameConnecticut General Assembly
Coa PicConnecticutgeneralassemblylogo.jpg
Session RoomConnecticut State Capitol, Hartford.jpg
House TypeBicameral
HousesSenate
House of Representatives
Leader1 TypePresident Pro Tem of the Senate
Leader1Donald E. Williams, Jr.
Party1(D)
Election1July 1, 2005
Leader2 TypeSpeaker of the House
Leader2Christopher Donovan
Party2(D)
Election2January 7, 2009
Members187
Political Groups1Democratic Party
Republican Party
Last Election1November 2, 2010
Meeting PlaceConnecticut State Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut

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The Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is a bicameral body composed of the 151-member House of Representatives and the 36-member Senate. It meets in the state capital, Hartford. There are no term limits for either chamber.

During even-numbered years, the General Assembly is in session from February to May. In odd-numbered years, when the state budget is completed, session lasts from January to June. The governor has the right to call for a special session after the end of the regular session, while the General Assembly can call for a "veto session" after the close in order to override gubernatorial vetoes.

During the first half of session, the House and Senate typically meet on Wednesdays only, though by the end of the session, they meet daily due to increased workload and deadlines.


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