Constituents preferences enter the legislative process. A major responsibility in a state with an overly restrictive and outmoded constitution. Impeachment is only accusation by the House of Representatives. It must be followed by conviction in the Senate to effect removal from office. Upwardly mobile people who are tied closely to their districts.
Nominees win party primary elections.
Make populations equal and protect incumbents. The Constitution restricts what the legislature can do and when it can do it. Power is concentrated in the leadership. The Little Legislatures dominate their respective areas. Parties and caucuses do not count for much.