Ohio Statehouse: House of Representatives

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Another feature of the Ohio Statehouse is the room where the Ohio House of Representatives meets. It currently comprises ninety-nine seats, all of which are up for election every two years.

The House of Representatives has been meeting since Ohio became a state in 1803. However, the laptop computers visible on every desk have to be a more recent addition to the room's elaborate décor.

House of Representatives

 

The stained glass skylights and fancy light fixtures are only a few of the chamber's ornate features. A balcony running along three walls allows visitors to observe the House while it is in session.

 

Chandelier