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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 |
Ethics in the News
NCSL provides links to stories relating to ethics and also provides links to state-specific ethics newsletters. More
Elections—and Rules—Have Consequences
When Republicans flipped the Arkansas General Assembly from blue to red in 2012, they didn't just gain a legislative majority. They also picked up the power to override gubernatorial vetoes. More
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| NCSL Programs Overview | Legislatures: Organization, Procedure & Facilities | Legislator & Legislative Staff Information | Elections & Campaigns | Redistricting | Ethics |
| Legislative Leaders | Women's Legislative Network | International Programs | Trust for Representative Democracy | Legislators Back to School Program |
Party Composition of Legislatures
 For the partisan makeup of state legislatures for the 2013 legislative sessions, check out our party composition chart. More
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New Member Orientation in State Legislatures
 State legislatures commonly use new member orientation and other training to help freshmen prepare for their new duties. This document provides links to an overview, list of coordinators, an NCSL webinar recording with experts and sample orientation agendas. 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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2012 Maximum Per Diem Rates
State legislators who live more that 50 miles from the state capitol may choose to claim their district residence as their tax home. This deduction is known as the "legislator tax home deduction." A 50 state table on the maximum per diem rates and the NCSL guidance letter for this deduction is available on our website. More
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Number of State Legislators and Length of Terms
How many legislators are in each state? What is the length of the term of office? 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.
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