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Arkansas State Senate

The Arkansas State Senate is the upper chamber of the Arkansas General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S state of Arkansas. It consists of 35 members, each representing districts with approximately equal populations. Senators serve four-year terms with half the seats up for election every two years. The state senate is responsible for creating laws and establishing a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.