What does a state legislature do?

State legislatures create laws that apply within their state, approve state budgets, confirm gubernatorial appointments, and can propose amendments to the state constitution. They handle issues like education, transportation, criminal law, and healthcare policy at the state level.

How are state legislatures structured?

49 of the 50 states have a bicameral legislature with two chambers—typically a Senate (upper chamber) and a House of Representatives or Assembly (lower chamber). Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral (single-chamber) legislature.

How many state legislators are there in the U.S.?

There are approximately 7,383 state legislators across all 50 states. The size of each legislature varies widely—New Hampshire has 424 legislators (the largest), while Alaska has just 60 (one of the smallest).

How do I find my state legislators?

Select your state from the grid above to see its full legislature, including state senators and state representatives. You can also use your home address to find the specific legislators who represent your district.

U.S. State Legislatures - All 50 States

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Overview

Every U.S. state has its own legislature — the elected body that creates state laws, approves budgets, and oversees state government. Most states have a bicameral legislature (Senate and House/Assembly), except Nebraska which has a unicameral system.

State Legislatures at a Glance

States: 50
Total State Legislators: 7,383
Bicameral / Unicameral: 49 / 1

State Legislatures

Each state has its own legislature that creates laws for that state. Most states have a bicameral legislature (Senate and House/Assembly), except Nebraska which has a unicameral system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a state legislature do?: State legislatures create laws that apply within their state, approve state budgets, confirm gubernatorial appointments, and can propose amendments to the state constitution. They handle issues like education, transportation, criminal law, and healthcare policy at the state level.
How are state legislatures structured?: 49 of the 50 states have a bicameral legislature with two chambers—typically a Senate (upper chamber) and a House of Representatives or Assembly (lower chamber). Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral (single-chamber) legislature.
How many state legislators are there in the U.S.?: There are approximately 7,383 state legislators across all 50 states. The size of each legislature varies widely—New Hampshire has 424 legislators (the largest), while Alaska has just 60 (one of the smallest).
How do I find my state legislators?: Select your state from the grid above to see its full legislature, including state senators and state representatives. You can also use your home address to find the specific legislators who represent your district.

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U.S. State Legislatures - All 50 States

Find your state senators, state representatives, bills, committees, and voting records

Overview

State Legislatures at a Glance

States: 50
Total State Legislators: 7,383
Bicameral / Unicameral: 49 / 1

State Legislatures

Each state has its own legislature that creates laws for that state. Most states have a bicameral legislature (Senate and House/Assembly), except Nebraska which has a unicameral system.

States by Region

South (14 states)

Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia

West (13 states)

Alaska Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming

Northeast (11 states)

Connecticut Delaware Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont

Midwest (12 states)

Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a state legislature do?: State legislatures create laws that apply within their state, approve state budgets, confirm gubernatorial appointments, and can propose amendments to the state constitution. They handle issues like education, transportation, criminal law, and healthcare policy at the state level.
How are state legislatures structured?: 49 of the 50 states have a bicameral legislature with two chambers—typically a Senate (upper chamber) and a House of Representatives or Assembly (lower chamber). Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral (single-chamber) legislature.
How many state legislators are there in the U.S.?: There are approximately 7,383 state legislators across all 50 states. The size of each legislature varies widely—New Hampshire has 424 legislators (the largest), while Alaska has just 60 (one of the smallest).
How do I find my state legislators?: Select your state from the grid above to see its full legislature, including state senators and state representatives. You can also use your home address to find the specific legislators who represent your district.