• Massachusetts Legislative History

    Massachusetts Legislative History is one of the most common types of research the staff assists with at the State Library. The Library has a wealth of materials to help with this kind of research.

  • Massachusetts Law

    The State Library has an extensive collection of Massachusetts law resources, including statutes and legislative materials, administrative law and judicial reports.

  • Massachusetts Budget Process

    A short overview of the state budget process.

  • Federal Law

    Federal law resources, including statutes, administrative law (The Code of Federal Regulations & The Federal Register), and case law (decisions of the Supreme Court & Circuit Courts of Appeal). Most resources are available electronically and in paper at the State Library.

  • Local Bylaws and Ordinances

    Link to municipal bylaws and ordinances available online.