Members of the House of Delegates and Senate
The Virginia House of Delegates consists of 100 members. The term of office for a member of the House of Delegates is two years. Each member receives an annual salary of $17,640. A Delegate represents approximately 86,000 citizens of the Commonwealth. The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the House and is elected by the House in even-numbered years for a two-year term.
The Senate of Virginia consists of 40 members. Each member is elected for a term of four years and receives an annual salary of $18,000. A Senator represents approximately 215,000 citizens of the Commonwealth. The Lieutenant Governor is the presiding officer of the Senate and is elected in a statewide election for a four-year term.
Committee Information
Upon introduction, all bills and many resolutions are referred to a committee. Bills and resolutions introduced in the Senate of Virginia are referred by the Clerk of the Senate. Bills and resolutions introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates are referred by the Speaker of the House.
