Oversight through Advice and Consent
Some legislatures must approve specific acts of the governor, such as appointments, reorganizations, and executive orders. For some legislatures approval is optional.
Click on a state to see that state’s rating.
| State | Oversight through Advice and Consent Rating |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Minimal |
| Alaska | Moderate |
| Arizona | Minimal |
| Arkansas | Limited |
| California | Minimal |
| Colorado | Limited |
| Connecticut | Limited |
| Delaware | Minimal |
| Florida | Moderate |
| Georgia | Minimal |
| Hawaii | Limited |
| Idaho | Minimal |
| Illinois | Moderate |
| Indiana | Minimal |
| Iowa | Limited |
| Kansas | Limited |
| Kentucky | Limited |
| Louisiana | Minimal |
| Maine | Minimal |
| Maryland | Moderate |
| Massachusetts | Minimal |
| Michigan | Limited |
| Minnesota | Limited |
| Mississippi | Limited |
| Missouri | Moderate |
| Montana | Limited |
| Nebraska | Limited |
| Nevada | Minimal |
| New Hampshire | Minimal |
| New Jersey | Limited |
| New Mexico | Limited |
| New York | Limited |
| North Carolina | Moderate |
| North Dakota | Minimal |
| Ohio | Limited |
| Oklahoma | Limited |
| Oregon | Limited |
| Pennsylvania | Limited |
| Rhode Island | Minimal |
| South Carolina | Limited |
| South Dakota | Minimal |
| Tennessee | Limited |
| Texas | Limited |
| Utah | Minimal |
| Vermont | Limited |
| Virginia | Minimal |
| Washington | Limited |
| West Virginia | Limited |
| Wisconsin | Limited |
| Wyoming | Minimal |