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The Indiana Statehouse dome drawn as an architect's blueprint, titled Blueprint of a Bill

Blueprint of a Bill

How an idea becomes a law in Indiana.

The Blueprint of a Bill flowchart: an idea is introduced and drafted, moves through committee and chamber votes in the Senate and House of Representatives, a conference committee resolves differences, both chambers vote on the final bill, and it reaches the Governor's desk to be signed, become law after seven days, or be vetoed and possibly overridden

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Blueprint Trivia

On the printed trifold the answers are upside down. Here you just tap.

+How many U.S. Senators and U.S. House Members represent our state nationally in Washington, D.C.?

Two U.S. Senators and nine U.S. House Members represent us in Congress.

+How many State Representatives and State Senators represent us in the Indiana Statehouse?

One hundred State Representatives and fifty State Senators.

+What two legislative bodies make up the Indiana General Assembly (IGA)?

The Indiana House of Representatives and the Indiana Senate.

+When does the IGA legislative session convene?

It begins in early January and rotates biennially, ending March 14th in non-budget years and April 29th in budget years. Special sessions may be called by the Governor for state emergencies.

+What do our legislators do outside of session?

They actively serve in their communities, and are regularly involved in interim study committees that develop legislative proposals for the coming year.

+How long do Indiana State Representatives and State Senators serve before reelection?

State Representatives serve two-year terms, and State Senators serve four-year terms.

+How long do U.S. House Members and U.S. Senators serve before reelection?

U.S. Representatives serve two-year terms, and U.S. Senators serve six-year terms.

+Who can only serve two consecutive four-year terms?

The Governor of Indiana — who can serve more than two terms in all, as long as no more than two are consecutive.

+Who can only serve two four-year terms total?

The President of the United States.