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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 |
Voter ID Legislation
NCSL provides summaries of state requirements for voter ID at the polls. More
Dual Employment for Legislators
Many state legislators balance their public office with other employment. NCSL provides information on how states deal with dual employment and regulating public jobs for legislators. More
Major Topics of Women's Legislative Network of NCSL
The Women's Legislative Network of NCSL has focused on three major areas over the past several years: women's health, financial stability, and women in the military. 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 |
2012 Party Composition of State Legislatures
 For the current partisan makeup of state legislatures, check out our 2012 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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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
2011 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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