The Massachusetts House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Massachusetts General Court, which is the state legislature of Massachusetts. It consists of 160 members who are elected to two-year terms. The House is responsible for proposing and voting on state laws, as well as managing the state budget. Members of the House represent specific districts across the state, ensuring that local interests are addressed in the legislative process. The House works alongside the Massachusetts Senate, the upper chamber, to create and amend legislation that affects the residents of Massachusetts.