What Does the State Senate Do?

The State Senate is the upper chamber of the State Legislature. State Senators write and vote on legislation, approve state spending levels, and confirm the Governor's appointments of state officials and court judges.

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What does the State Senator do?

The State Senate is the upper chamber of the State Legislature. There are 63 members. State Senators write and vote on legislation, approve state spending levels, uphold or overrides the Governor’s vetoes, and confirm the Governor's appointments of state officials and court judges.

Elected Offices