From the Research Team

NASAA Legislative Tracking and State Legislative Roundup

Each year, as part of NASAA’s efforts to understand cultural policy trends and legislative actions affecting state arts agencies, we track relevant state legislation.

Over half of state legislatures have finished their regular sessions and have adjourned until the next session. Policymakers debated hundreds of bills with implications for the arts, in areas such as:

arts education
cultural districts and the creative economy
dedicated revenue sources
diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
public art

NASAA is available to assist states with legislative trends data and analysis. For a look at previous legislative trends and historical data, our 2022 State Legislative Roundup includes 70 bills, with a focus on responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, creative economic development and DEI initiatives.

We rely on state arts agencies to help us understand what legislation is most important to you, and we welcome updates on legislation within your state. For more information, to inquire about current or historical legislation or to send updates about what is being considered in your state, contact NASAA Research Associate Declan Wicks.