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State legislators are members of the state legislature. State legislature is the legislative body of the first-level political subdivision within the federal system. State legislators make up the legislative body in a state. In most states, the state legislators convene in January of the odd-numbered year after the election of members to the larger chamber. During a session, the state legislators consider matters introduced by members or submitted by the governor. Businesses and other special interest organizations often lobby the state legislators to obtain beneficial legislation, defeat unfavorably perceived measures, or influence other legislative action. A legislature also approves the state's operating and capital budgets, which may begin as a legislative proposal or a submission by the governor.
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