A
state legislature in the
United States is the
legislative body of any of the 50
U.S. states. The formal name varies from state to state. In 25 states, the legislature is simply called the
Legislature, or the
State Legislature, while in 19 states, the legislature is called the
General Assembly. In
Massachusetts and
New Hampshire, the legislature is called the
General Court, while
North Dakota and
Oregon designate the legislature the
Legislative Assembly.