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Legislatures and Elections
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| News Highlights: Legislatures & Elections | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Behind Open Doors
This State Legislatures magazine article talks about how states are using stimulus websites and “czars” to let citizens know how their tax money is being spent. More
Legislative Leadership: the Art, Politics, and Challenge
A group of legislative leadership met with a line-up of some of the country's top thinkers from business, academia and the media. Check out the details. More
Legislative Ethics and Lobbying Laws
This page contains links to ethics and lobbying statutes for the 50 states. In some cases, links to legislative rules or state constitutions are provided. More
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| NCSL Programs Overview | Legislatures: Organization, Procedure & Facilities | Legislator & Legislative Staff Data | Elections & Campaigns | Redistricting | Ethics |
| Legislative Leaders | Women's Legislative Network | International Programs | Trust for Representative Democracy | Legislators Back to School Program |
Party Composition of State Legislatures
 For the current partisan makeup of state legislatures, check out our party composition chart. More
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Legislator Occupations
 Full-time legislators have now become the largest occupational group in legislatures with 16.4 percent of legislators classifying themselves as such. Previously, attorneys were the largest occupational group but that profession has decreased substantially over the last three decades from about 25 percent in the mid-'70s to only about 15 percent today. Retired legislators make up the third largest occupational group in legislatures at approximately 12 percent. More
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Succession Planning
 The managers and leaders of many state legislative staff agencies are “baby boomers” who are fast approaching retirement. Ensuring a smooth, seamless transition to new leadership without inadvertently disrupting the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization requires thoughtful consideration and planning. More
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