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Assembléia Legislativa do Estado de São Paulo

The Assembléia Legislativa do Estado de São Paulo, also known as ALESP, is the legislative assembly serving the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is defined by its constitution as a unicameral parliament with 94 deputies elected through a proportional voting system. The main duties of ALESP include legislative responsibilities and fiscalization of the state's executive branch, which is headed by the state governor. The building itself is located in Ibirapuera Park, a major urban park in São Paulo, and is known for its modern architectural design.