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Legislative Staff

The NCSL Legislative Management program studies staff organization and management in the state legislatures. NCSL posts information on publications, appropriate programs at meetings, and other products pertaining to this subject as they become available.

State Legislative Staff Size

• Staff Count: 1979, 1988, 1996, 2003
• Staff Trends in the 50 State Legislatures: 1979, 1988, 1996, 2003 -- Chart

Other Information for Legislative Staff

• Model Code of Conduct for Legislative Staff
• Job Openings in Legislative Offices

Staff Sections

NCSL has ten professional organizations or staff sections that give legislative staff the chance to affiliate
with staff in other states who have similar professional responsibilities and concerns.