AARP - State Legislature

Connecticut has 151 state House districts covering one or more communities - and this coming Election Day, registered voters in each district will elects one representative to serve a two-year term. Those Representatives make up the lower chamber of the Connecticut General Assembly, which alongside the Connecticut State Senate, form the legislative branch of our state government. Elected state representatives work in conjunction with the governor to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Connecticut House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.