The Maine House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Maine Legislature, which is responsible for making state laws. It consists of 151 members who are elected to serve two-year terms. Each representative represents a specific district within the state of Maine. The House meets at the Maine State House in Augusta, the state capital. Members participate in debates, propose legislation, and vote on various issues affecting the state. The House works alongside the Maine Senate to create and amend laws that impact the lives of residents in Maine.