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The Chuuk State Legislature is the lawmaking body of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia. It is responsible for enacting state laws, approving the state budget, and overseeing the executive branch on behalf of the people of Chuuk.

The Legislature is located in Weno, the capital of Chuuk State. Members of the public are welcome to visit the Legislature offices during business hours to access public records, attend sessions, or meet with staff.

The Chuuk State Legislature convenes in regular session as prescribed by the Chuuk State Constitution. Special sessions may also be called by the Governor or by legislative leadership when urgent matters require immediate attention.

Enacted legislation and session records are available through the Legislature’s official website. You can browse bills by session year, topic, or bill number, or contact the Legislature’s office directly to request specific documents.

Members of the public can attend open committee hearings, submit written testimony on proposed legislation, and contact their elected representatives directly. The Legislature is committed to transparency and encourages civic engagement from all Chuukese residents.

The Chuuk State Senate is the upper chamber of the Legislature, responsible for reviewing and passing legislation, confirming executive appointments, and representing the interests of Chuuk State’s constituencies at the highest level of state lawmaking.

The Senate is composed of members elected from across Chuuk State’s senatorial districts. Senators serve fixed terms as set out in the Chuuk State Constitution and are accountable to the voters of their respective districts.

Senators are elected by registered voters in their districts during general elections held in accordance with Chuuk State election law. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements including residency and citizenship as defined by the Constitution.

The Senate operates standing committees that cover key policy areas such as finance and appropriations, health and social affairs, natural resources, and public safety. Committee assignments are made at the start of each legislative term by Senate leadership.

Contact details for all sitting Senators are listed on this website under the Senate Members section. You can reach your Senator by phone, email, or by visiting the Legislature offices in Weno during regular business hours.

The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Legislature and the primary originating body for most legislation. Representatives work closely with their communities to identify needs and translate them into proposed laws and appropriations.

The House of Representatives consists of members elected from constituencies across Chuuk State, with seat allocation reflecting population distribution as determined by the Constitution and applicable law.

Representatives are elected by voters in their constituencies at general elections. They serve terms as specified in the Chuuk State Constitution and may stand for re-election at the end of each term.

A bill is introduced by one or more Representatives, referred to the relevant committee for review, debated on the floor of the House, and voted on by all members. If passed, it is sent to the Senate and, upon approval of both chambers, forwarded to the Governor for signature.

You can identify and contact your Representative using the Member Directory on this website. Search by your municipality or district to find the Representative serving your area and access their contact information.

On the 6th session day of our Second Regular, Floor Leader Olap introduced the House Bill No. 17-17, Supplemental Budget for the FY24 Budget Law (Budget for the State) which includes the Proposed Budget Salary Adjustment for Government employees in our State of Chuuk.

When introduced, Speaker Mersai assigned the HB No. 17-17 to the committee on Ways & Means to work on the Proposed Supplemental Budget. Furthermore, Speaker Mersai then ordered the bill to be placed on the agenda under Bill Calendar for First Reading and was passed by the majority of the members present.

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