While each legislature will vary in specific aspects, there is a common thread that runs through almost all state governments. Most state legislatures now meet every year, although some still meet every other year. It is important to know whether your legislature meets every year and if it uses interim study committees when the legislature is not in session. You can obtain information about your state legislature from a variety of sources. It is important to identify what types of information you need.
Some states have handbooks for new legislators.
Such a handbook would be ideal for your use, as long as it is not outdated. The legislature itself may publish a procedures manual or booklet specifically designed for the general public. Many states have books written by scholars and others who have analyzed and explained the state legislative process. Once you have determined what you want, the next step is to identify where to get the material. You can also try the public information office of the state legislature.