To address shortcomings, state legislatures in recent decades have

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State legislatures have adopted internal reforms to address their shortcomings. These reforms include changes in committee structures, increased transparency, and more professional staff. Other options, such as becoming appointed rather than elected or decreasing staff support, would not address shortcomings but rather exacerbate them. Becoming less professional would also not be a solution.

To Address Shortcomings, State Legislatures in Recent Decades Have