This is a complete list of State legislatures of the United States states. State legislatures are the lawmaking bodies of the 50 states in the United States of America. ... A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states which have membership of the federation known as the United States of America (USA or U.S.). The separate state governments and the U.S. federal government share sovereignty. ...

Party composition (see map)

As of January 13, 2006, the party composition of the 50 state legislatures is: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1007x635, 57 KB) Summary Image uploaded on behalf of User:68. ... January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... A legislature is a governmental deliberative assembly with the power to adopt laws. ...

*  A legislature is "split" when the upper and lower houses are controlled by different political parties, or one house is split between parties exactly. The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...

In several states, the party that controls the state legislature may not be the one that usually wins the state in presidential elections.

Legislature name, location, structure, party strengths, office term

A lower house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the upper house. ... An upper house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Montgomery skyline from the banks of the Alabama River Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama. ... The Alabama Legislature met at the Alabama State Capitol between 1851 to 1985. ... The Alabama Legislature met at the Alabama State Capitol between 1851 to 1985. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  Ranked 1st  - Total 663,267 sq. ... The Alaska Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Alaska. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1881 Incorporated 1900 Juneau City and Borough Mayor Bruce Botelho Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 8,430. ... The Alaska House of Representatives is the lower house in the Alaska Legislature of the U.S. state of Alaska. ... The Alaska State Senate is the upper house in the Alaska State Legislature of the U.S. state of Alaska. ... Official language(s) None Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area  Ranked 6th  - Total 113,998 sq. ... The Arizona State Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of Arizona. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Valley of the Sun Location Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Government Country State Counties United States Arizona Maricopa Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 1,230. ... The Arizona House of Representatives is the lower legislative body for the State of Arizona. ... The Arizona Senate is the upper legislative body for the State of Arizona. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq. ... The Arkansas General Assembly is the legislative branch of the Arkansas government. ... Little Rock skyline Nickname: The Capital City, Rock-Town, City of Roses Map Political Statistics Founded 1821 Incorporated 1831 County Pulaski County Mayor Jim Dailey Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 302. ... The Arkansas House of Representatives, along with the Arkansas State Senate, compose the legislative branch of the Arkansas state government. ... The Arkansas State Senate is the upper branch of the Arkansas General Assembly. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq. ... Californias Capitol, where the State Legislature meets California State Assembly chamber California state Senate chamber The California Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of California. ... Nickname City of Trees Location Location of Sacramento in California Government County Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo Geographical characteristics Area  - City    - Land    - Water 99. ... California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ... California state Senate chamber California State Senate Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 8th 104,185 sq mi  269 837 km² 280 miles  451 km 380 miles  612 km 0. ... The Colorado General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Nickname: The Mile-High City Official website: http://www. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,549 sq. ... The Connecticut General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ... Nickname: The Insurance Capital of the World, New Englands Rising Star Official website: www. ... The Connecticut House of Representatives is the lower house in the Connecticut General Assembly of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ... The Connecticut State Senate is the upper house of the Connecticut General Assembly. ... Official language(s) None Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Area  Ranked 49th  - Total 2,491 sq. ... The Delaware General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Delaware. ... Motto: Nickname: The State Capital since 1777 Map Political Statistics Founded 1683 Incorporated 1717 Kent County Mayor Stephen R. Speed Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 58. ... The Delaware House of Representatives is the lower house of the Delaware General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. State of Delaware. ... The Delaware Senate is the upper house of the Delaware General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. State of Delaware. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq. ... The Florida Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. ... Location Location in Leon County and the state of Florida. ... The Florida House of Representatives, one of the two Chambers of the Florida Legislature, is composed of 120 members, each representing a district. ... The Florida Senate is part of the Legislative branch of government for the state of Florida. ... The Georgia General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Horizon City, Hotlanta, The Big Peach, A-Town, The ATL Location Location in Fulton and DeKalb counties in the state of Georgia Government Country State Counties United States Georgia Fulton County, Georgia DeKalb County, Georgia Mayor Shirley Franklin (D) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 132. ... The Georgia House of Representatives is the lower house of the General Assembly (the state legislature) of Georgia. ... The Georgia Senate, in American politics, is the upper house of the General Assembly (the state legislature) of Georgia. ... Official language(s) English, Hawaiian Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 10,941 sq. ... Hawaii Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano speaks before a special session of the legislature on January 24, 2000. ... Honolulu redirects here. ... The Hawaii State House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Hawaii State Legislature which governs from Honolulu, Hawaii. ... The Hawaii State Senate is the upper chamber of the Hawaii State Legislature which governs from Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. There twenty-five members from various electoral districts. ... Official language(s) None Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq. ... The Idaho Legislature is the lawmaking body of the State of Idaho. ... Motto: Energy Peril Success Nickname: City of Trees Map Political Statistics Founded 1863 Incorporated 1864 County Ada County Mayor David H. Bieter Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 165. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq. ... The Illinois General Assembly convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... Flag Seal Location Location of Springfield within Illinois Government Country State County United States Illinois Sangamon Founded 1819 Mayor Timothy Davlin Geographical characteristics Area    - City 156. ... The Illinois House of Representatives convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... The Illinois Senate convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq. ... The Indiana General Assembly is the state legislature, or legislative branch, of the state government of Indiana. ... Location Location in the state of Indiana Government County Marion Mayor Bart Peterson (D) Geographical characteristics Area  - City    - Land    - Water 953. ... The Indiana General Assembly is the state legislature, or legislative branch, of the state government of Indiana. ... The Indiana Senate comprises, along with the Indiana House of Representatives, the Indiana General Assembly. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 26th 145,743 km² 320 km 500 km 0. ... 2002 Senate District Map 2002 House District Map The Iowa General Assembly (IGA) is the legislative branch for the state of Iowa. ... Des Moines skyline, as seen from the Iowa State Capitol. ... Official language(s) English Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Area  Ranked 15th  - Total 82,277 sq. ... The Kansas Legislature is the legislature of that United States state. ... Map Political Statistics Founded December 5, 1854 Incorporated February 14, 1857 County Shawnee County Mayor Bill Bunten Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 147. ... Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq. ... The Kentucky General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky, a state of the United States of America. ... Kentucky House of Representatives is the lower house of the Kentucky General Assembly, the state legislature of Kentucky. ... Kentucky Senate is the upper house of the Kentucky General Assembly, the state legislature of Kentucky. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq. ... Motto: Authentic Louisiana at every turn Nickname: Red Stick Map Political Statistics Founded 1699 Incorporated 16 January 1817 Mayor Melvin Kip Holden Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 204. ... Official language(s) None Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 39th 33,414 sq mi  86,542 km² 190 miles  305 km 320 miles  515 km 13. ... The Maine Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maine. ... Nickname: Motto: Official website: www. ... The Maine House of Representatives has 151 members elected for two-year terms, plus two nonvoting members representing the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe elected for terms of two and four years respectively. ... The Maine State Senate has 35 members each elected to two-year terms. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,417 sq. ... The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Motto: Vixi Liber Et Moriar (I have lived, and I shall die, free) Nickname: Americas Sailing Capital , Naptown, San Diego East, Dogtown Map Political Statistics Founded 1649 Incorporated 1708 County Anne Arundel County Mayor Ellen O. Moyer (Dem) Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 19. ... The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... The Maryland State Senate is the upper house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq. ... The Massachusetts General Court is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. ... Nickname: City on a Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Solar System), Athens of America Official website: www. ... The Massachusetts House of Representatives is the lower house of the Massachusetts General Court, the bicameral state legislature of Massachusetts. ... The Massachusetts Senate is the upper house of the Massachusetts General Court, the bicameral state legislature of Massachusetts. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 265,172 km² / 102,384 sq. ... The Michigan Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Flag Seal Location Location in Ingham County, Michigan1 Government Country State County United States Michigan Ingham, Eaton, Clinton Mayor Virg Bernero (D) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 35. ... The Michigan State House of Representatives is the lower body of the Michigan Legislature. ... The Michigan Senate is the upper body of the Michigan Legislature. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Saint Paul Minneapolis Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 12th 87,014 sq mi  225,365 km² 250 miles  400 km 400 miles  645 km 8. ... The Minnesota State Legislature is the legislative branch of government in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Motto: Nickname: Location in Ramsey County, Minnesota Founded 1851 Incorporated 1854 County Ramsey County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Chris Coleman (DFL) Area  - Total  - Water 145. ... The Minnesota House of Representatives is the lower house in the Minnesota State Legislature. ... The Minnesota Senate is the upper house in the Minnesota Legislature. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jackson Largest city Jackson Area  Ranked 32nd  - Total 48,434 sq. ... The Mississippi Legislature is comprised of the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Mississippi Senate. ... Jackson skyline Nickname: The Best of the New South and The Bold, New City Map Political Statistics Founded 1822 County Hinds County Mayor Frank Melton Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 276. ... The Mississippi House of Representatives , in American politics, is the lower house of the state legislature of Mississippi. ... The Mississippi Senate, in American politics, is the upper house of the state legislature of Mississippi. ... Official language(s) none, English most common Capital Largest city Jefferson City Kansas City Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 21st 69,709 sq mi  180,693 km² 240 miles  385 km 300 miles  480 km 1. ... The Missouri General Assembly is the state legislature of Missouri. ... Location Government Country  State   County United States  Missouri   Cole   Callaway Mayor John Landwehr Geographical characteristics Area  - City    - Land    - Water 73. ... The Missouri State House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly It has 163 members, representing districts with an average size of 31,000 residents. ... The Missouri State Senate is the upper chamber of the Missouri General Assembly It has 34 members, representing districts with an average size of 160,000 residents. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq. ... The Montana State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Montana. ... Nickname: Queen City Map Political Statistics Founded October 30, 1864 County Lewis and Clark County Mayor James E. Smith Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 36. ... The Montana House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Montana Legislature. ... The Montana Senate is, with the Montana House of Representatives, part of the Montana State Legislature. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq. ... The Nebraska Legislature is the U.S. state of Nebraskas legislative branch. ... Nickname: Star City Map Political Statistics Founded 18671 Incorporated 1869 County Lancaster County Mayor Coleen Seng Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 195. ... The Nebraska Legislature is the U.S. state of Nebraskas legislative branch. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Carson City Las Vegas Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 7th 110,567 sq mi  286,367 km² 322 miles  519 km 490 miles  788 km 0. ... The Nevada Legislature is the legislative body of the U.S. state of Nevada and is seated in Carson City, the state capital. ... Motto: Proud of its Past. ... The Nevada Assembly is the lower house of the Nevada Legislature. ... The Nevada Senate is one of the two houses of the Nevada Legislature. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,359 sq. ... The New Hampshire General Court is the state legislature of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. ... Official website: www. ... The New Hampshire General Court is the state legislature of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. ... The General Court meets in the New Hampshire State House The New Hampshire General Court is the state legislature of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq. ... The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... Map Political Statistics Founded c. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Official language(s) None Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq. ... The New Mexico Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of New Mexico. ... Nickname: The City Different Map Political Statistics Founded 1607 County Santa Fe County Mayor David Coss Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 96. ... The New Mexico House of Representatives is the lower house of the New Mexico State Legislature. ... The New Mexico State Senate is the upper house of the New Mexico State Legislature. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq. ... The New York Legislature is the legislative branch of the U.S. state of New York, seated at the states capital, Albany. ... Albany redirects here. ... The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York Legislature body of the state of New York. ... The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq. ... The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Nickname: The City of Oaks Map Political Statistics Founded 1792 County Wake County Mayor Charles Meeker Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 299. ... The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Largest city Bismarck Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi  (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... The North Dakota Legislative Assembly is the legislative branch of the government of North Dakota. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded Incorporated Burleigh County Mayor John Warford Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 71. ... The North Dakota House of Representatives is the lower house of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, larger than the North Dakota Senate. ... The North Dakota Senate is the upper house of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, smaller than the North Dakota House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Columbus Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq. ... The Ohio General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Official website: http://www. ... Ohio has a bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly, consisting a House of Representatives and Senate (the Ohio State Senate), based on its constitution of 1851. ... The Ohio Senate is the upper house in Ohios bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly; the lower house is the Ohio House of Representatives. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... The State Capitol of Oklahoma From The South The Legislature of the State of Oklahoma is the biennial meeting of the legislative branch of the Government of Oklahoma. ... Nickname Capital of the New Century, OKC Location Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma. ... The Oklahoma House of Representatives meets in the State Capitol of Oklahoma The Oklahoma House of Representatives is the larger body of the two houses of the Oklahoma Legislature, the other being the Oklahoma Senate. ... The Oklahoma Senate meets in the State Capitol of Oklahoma The Oklahoma Senate is the smaller body of the two houses of the Legislature of Oklahoma, the other being the Oklahoma House of Representatives. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Salem Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq. ... The Oregon Legislative Assembly is the legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. ... Flag Nickname: The Cherry City Location Location in the state of Oregon Government County Marion County Founded 1842 Mayor Janet Taylor Geographical characteristics Area    - City 120. ... The Oregon Legislative Assembly is the legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq. ... Capitol Building The Pennsylvania General Assembly is the U.S. state of Pennsylvanias legislative branch, seated at the states capital, Harrisburg. ... Map Location in Pennsylvania Political Statistics Founded c. ... The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is one of two co-equal houses of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... The Pennsylvania State Senate is the upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislative branch of Pennsylvania government. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  Ranked 50th  - Total 1,214 sq. ... The Rhode Island General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. ... Nickname: Beehive of Industry, The Renaissance City Official website: http://www. ... The Rhode Island House of Representatives is the lower body of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and consists of 75 members. ... The Rhode Island State Senate The Senate of the State of Rhode Island is currently comprised of 38 members (33 Democrats, 5 Republicans). ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq. ... The South Carolina General Assembly, also called the South Carolina Legislature, is the legislative branch of South Carolina and consists of the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate. ... The South Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Carolina General Assembly. ... The South Carolina Senate is the upper house of the South Carolina General Assembly. ... Official language(s) English Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Area  Ranked 17th  - Total 77,163 sq. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Motto: Nickname: Founded Incorporated 1880   County Hughes County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Dennis Eisnach Area  - Total  - Water 33. ... The South Dakota State Legislature meets at the state capitol in Pierre. ... The South Dakota State Legislature meets at the state capitol in Pierre. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 195 km 710 km 2. ... The Tennessee General Assembly is the formal name of the legislature of the U.S. state of Tennessee. ... Nickname: Music City Official website: http://www. ... The Tennessee House of Representatives, in American politics, is the lower house of the state legislature of Tennessee, formally called the Tennessee General Assembly. ... The Tennessee Senate is the upper house of the Tennessee General Assembly, the formal name of the Tennessee state legislature. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq. ... The Texas Legislature is the central lawmaking body of the U.S. state of Texas. ... Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World, ATX Official website: www. ... The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. ... The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq. ... Nickname Crossroads of the West Location Location of Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah Government County Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson Geographical characteristics Area  - City    - Land    - Water 285. ... Official language(s) None Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 9,620 sq. ... The Legislature of Vermont is the U.S. state of Vermonts legislative branch, seated at the states capital, Montpelier. ... Vermont State House, Vermonts third on this site, built in 1859 Nickname: Motto: Official website: www. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Vermont General Assembly. ... The Vermont Senate is the upper house of the Vermont General Assembly, which is the states legislature. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq. ... The Virginia General Assembly is the state legislature of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a U.S. state. ... Nickname River City Motto Sic Itur Ad Astra Location Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia Government Country State County United States Virginia Independent City Mayor L. Douglas Wilder Geographical characteristics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 62. ... The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. ... The Senate of Virginia is the upper house of the Virginia General Assembly. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq. ... The Washington State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. ... State Capitol and waterfront, Olympia, Washington. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Official website: www. ... The West Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the West Virginia Legislature. ... The West Virginia Senate is the upper house of the West Virginia Legislature. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq. ... The Wisconsin Legislature, based in Madison, is bicameral and is composed of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin Senate. ... Wisconsin State Capitol Nickname: Mad Town Map Political Statistics Founded 1836 Incorporated 1848 County Dane County Mayor Dave Cieslewicz Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 219. ... The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature, and larger than the Wisconsin Senate. ... The Wisconsin Senate, whose powers are modeled after those of the U.S. Senate, is the upper house of the Wisconsin State Legislature, smaller than the Wisconsin State Assembly. ... Official language(s) English Capital Largest city Cheyenne Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,872 sq mi  (253,554 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1867 Incorporated Laramie County Mayor Jack R. Spiker Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 57. ...

Notes:

• The Party Strengths column indicates the number of seats belonging to the two largest parties, Democratic Party and the Republican Party. "D" indicates a Democratic majority, while "R" indicates a Republican one. "DFL" indicates the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, affiliated with the national Democratic Party. In Maine and Iowa, where no party has a majority in one of the chambers, the number of seats belonging to the Democrats and the Republicans is listed after the "D" and the "R" respectively.
• In the few cases where minor parties are represented, the following abbreviations are used: "Green" (Green Party), "Prog." (Vermont Progressive Party), "IPM" (Independence Party of Minnesota) and "Ind." (Independent or Unaffiliated). Furthermore "Vac." indicates a vacancy.
• Nebraska's single-body legislature is non-partisan; the state Senators do not officially affiliate with political parties. Additionally, while the house's official name is "Legislature," it is usually referred to as the "Unicameral." Its members refer to themselves as "Senators," however.
• The two nonvoting members of the Maine House of Representatives, elected by the Penobscot Nation and the Passamaquoddy Tribe respectively, are not counted in the above table, as they are not counted in similar tabulations in State Government web sites.
• New Jersey's Senatorial terms are staggered so that the election year will fall on the same year as the United States Census and redistricting.
• The Illinois State Senate, after the United States Census and redistricting, divides its Senate Districts into 3 groups. One group will elect their Senator to a term of four years, four years, and two years; another will elect their Senators to a term of four years, two years, then four years; and the third, a term of two years, four years, and four years. ^[1]

The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) is a political party in the US state of Minnesota. ... In American politics, the Green Party is a third party which has been active in some areas since the 1980s, but first gained widespread public attention for Ralph Naders presidential runs in 1996 and 2000. ... The Progressive Party of Vermont is perhaps the United States most consistently successful current minor party, although it is active in only one state. ... The Independence Party of Minnesota (often abbreviated IP or IPM), formerly the Reform Party of Minnesota, is the third largest political party in Minnesota, behind the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) and Republican Party. ... 1880 US Census of Hoboken, New Jersey The United States Census is mandated by the United States Constitution[1]. The population is enumerated every 10 years and the results are used to allocate Congressional seats (congressional apportionment), electoral votes, and government program funding. ... 1880 US Census of Hoboken, New Jersey The United States Census is mandated by the United States Constitution[1]. The population is enumerated every 10 years and the results are used to allocate Congressional seats (congressional apportionment), electoral votes, and government program funding. ...

State legislature websites

Below are links and URL's to all 50 state legislature websites as of January 1, 2006. For most states the only place where the full text of the statutes is available on-line is the state legislature's website. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  Ranked 1st  - Total 663,267 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area  Ranked 6th  - Total 113,998 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 8th 104,185 sq mi  269 837 km² 280 miles  451 km 380 miles  612 km 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,549 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Area  Ranked 49th  - Total 2,491 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq. ... Official language(s) English, Hawaiian Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 10,941 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 26th 145,743 km² 320 km 500 km 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Area  Ranked 15th  - Total 82,277 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 39th 33,414 sq mi  86,542 km² 190 miles  305 km 320 miles  515 km 13. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,417 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 265,172 km² / 102,384 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Saint Paul Minneapolis Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 12th 87,014 sq mi  225,365 km² 250 miles  400 km 400 miles  645 km 8. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jackson Largest city Jackson Area  Ranked 32nd  - Total 48,434 sq. ... Official language(s) none, English most common Capital Largest city Jefferson City Kansas City Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 21st 69,709 sq mi  180,693 km² 240 miles  385 km 300 miles  480 km 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Carson City Las Vegas Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 7th 110,567 sq mi  286,367 km² 322 miles  519 km 490 miles  788 km 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,359 sq. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Largest city Bismarck Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi  (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Columbus Columbus (largest metropolitan area is Cleveland) Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Official language(s) None Capital Largest city Salem Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Area  Ranked 50th  - Total 1,214 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Area  Ranked 17th  - Total 77,163 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 195 km 710 km 2. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 9,620 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Largest city Cheyenne Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,872 sq mi  (253,554 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ...

External links

• National Conference of State Legislatures
• State Legislatures Internet Links
• List of state legislatures' websites
• Rick's Search Assistant - Addresses of many state agencies plus links: Attorneys General, Dept. of Motor Vehicles, etc.

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