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Political scientists consider the General Assembly to be a part-time, professionally-run state legislature.

Most legislators have jobs aside from their political positions, and aside from leadership, few are present at the Capitol Monday through Friday.

Legislators with more time to offer are generally placed on " A " committees, which meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while others are assigned to " B " committees that meet only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All legislators are expected to be present for " session ," or days when their chambers are in session, regardless of committee assignments.