Science and Technology Legislative Landscape

This is a 50-state survey of legislative activity in science and technology issues. Begun in Spring of 2008, OPAR has worked through four phases of methodological development and research to reach the data collection stage for the 2009 legislative sessions. Legislative data collection will culminate in a comparative report published biannually, with the first report expected in Spring 2010.

Project Start Date: 01/01/2008

Status: Ongoing. Currently we are in the fourth phase, collecting data for the 2009 legislative session for all states. Please note that data is only collected for states which have concluded their 2009 Regular Legislative Session, and legislation from Special Sessions is not included. (Summer 2009)