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About the Legislature
The Vermont Legislature is a special place. It is divided into a House of Representatives with 150 members and a Senate with 30 members. Together these 180 elected officials comprise the General Assembly, and with the assistance of the Governor produce the laws that govern our state. The Assembly meets in session in Montpelier from early January until business concludes in April or May. The entire process is public, and residents are always encouraged to visit the capital and see their legislature in action. The legislature maintains an excellent web site that further explains the process, and among other things, provides direct access to all the legislation that has been proposed in past sessions.