| Abstract: | This study, using survey data of legislators in six states,examines the prevalence of cross-state cue-taking. The findingsregarding the sources of policy ideas are similar to those reportedin studies of agency officials. Regionalism is most important,although a few states are recognized as national leaders. Supportfor innovative energy policies among state legislators was positivelyrelated to two variables: the extent to which one engaged incue-taking and the degree to which the respondents were supportiveof external communication. A comparison of the six states showsthat extensive interstate communication is not a necessary conditionfor legislative support of innovative policies; an orientationsupportive of external cue-taking is sufficient. |
