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North Carolina State Senate

The North Carolina State Senate is the upper chamber of the North Carolina General Assembly, which is the state's legislative body. It consists of 50 elected members, each representing a specific district within the state. Members serve four-year terms before re-election, with no term limits set. The responsibilities of the state senate include passing state laws, in conjunction with the lower-level North Carolina House of Representatives, and also confirming executive appointments made by the Governor. The Senate also reviews budget proposals and has the authority to amend those plans. The presiding officer of the Senate is the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina who does not have the ability to vote except in a tie situation.