Legislature of Catamarca

Provincial legislature of Catamarca
Type
Type
HousesUpper house:
Senate of Catamarca
Lower house:
Chamber of Deputies of Catamarca

The Legislature of Catamarca (Spanish: Legislatura de la Provincia de Catamarca) is the local legislature of the Argentinian province of Catamarca. It is a bicameral body, comprising the Chamber of Deputies of Catamarca (41 representative), and the Senate of Catamarca (16 members). It is one of eight bicameral legislatures in the country.

It is elected by a general provincial first-past-the-post voting (Senate) and proportional representation for the Chamber, renewed every 2 years by electing a new half of each house. Each representative serves a four-year term. The Provincial Constitution denotes its legislative powers.

The Legislature meets in the provincial capital.