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Kentucky General Assembly

NameKentucky General Assembly
Coa PicSeal_of_Kentucky.svg
Session RoomKY State Capitol.jpg
House TypeBicameral
HousesSenate
House of Representatives
Leader1 TypePresident of the Senate
Leader1David L. Williams
Party1(R)
Election12000
Leader2 TypeSpeaker of the House
Leader2Greg Stumbo
Party2(D)
Election2January 7, 2009
Members138
Political Groups1Democratic Party
Independent
Republican Party
Last Election1November 4, 2008
Meeting PlaceKentucky State Capitol, Frankfort

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The Kentucky General Assembly, also called the Kentucky Legislature, is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Kentucky.

The General Assembly meets annually in the state capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky, convening on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. In even-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 60 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond April 15. In odd-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 30 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond March 30. Special sessions may be called by the Governor of Kentucky at any time for any duration.


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