Virginia State Legislature

The Virginia State Legislature, called the General Assembly, is Virginia’s lawmaking body, divided into two parts: the House of Delegates and the Senate. The General Assembly proposes, debates, and votes on laws that affect the state’s residents. Members are elected by Virginia citizens and serve for specific terms. The legislature also approves the state budget, manages state agencies, and oversees policy issues. Its purpose is to create laws that promote the well-being, safety, and prosperity of Virginia’s people and communities.