Rhode Island General Assembly

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The Rhode Island General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is a bicameral body composed of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the Rhode Island Senate. The assembly has been in existence since the colonial era, with its first session held in 1643. Over the years, it has played a significant role in shaping the state's laws and governance. The General Assembly is responsible for making laws, approving the state budget, and exercising other powers granted to it by the Rhode Island Constitution.