State Blue Books

This page is a list of State Blue Books. The term "state blue book" here typically refers to a state-sponsored, state-level government almanac, however in some instances the term refers the state's legislative manual (a common predecessor to many present day blue books), or even a simple directory/roster of government services and officials. Generally, state blue books published biennially and by the Secretary of State, but there are numerous exceptions. For instance, the Iowa Blue Book is actually known as the "Redbook" for its historical cover color, and is published by the State's General Assembly annually under law. Moreover, a number of states do not have an official blue book, and several have discontinued publication. Common topics covered by blue books include: state facts, branches of the states government, local governments, national representation, elections. This page is aimed at being a simple, yet detailed collection of information regarding state Blue Books. Blue books by state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Blue book info Alabama Official and Statistical Register Still Published: No Most Recent Volume: 1979 Frequency of Publication: Biennially Type of Manual: State Almanac Links to older editions Source name Editions ADAH Digital Archives 1903 to 1979 Blue book info Alaska Blue Book Still Published: No Frequency of Publication: biennially Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: The Division of State Libraries, Archives, and Museums Law dictating publication: Sec. 14.56.182. Alaska Blue Book* Blue book info Arizona Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2009-10 Frequency of Publication: Biennially Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Arizona Secretary of State Law dictating publication: Arizona Revised Statute A.R.S. § 41-131 2009-10 Chapters Chapter 1. General Information Chapter 2. Executive Branch Chapter 3. Legislative Branch Chapter 4. Judicial Branch Chapter 5. Federal Government Chapter 6. Native Americans Chapter 7. Counties Chapter 8. Local Government Chapter 9. Elections Chapter 10. Arizona Constitution Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info California Blue Book Still Published: No Most Recent Volume: 2000 Type of Manual: State Almanac Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info Connecticut State Register & Manual Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2010 Frequency of Publication: Annually Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Connecticut Secretary of State Law dictating publication: Sec. 3-90 of the Connecticut General Statutes 2010 Chapters Dedications Section I: Historical Section II: Biographies and Photographs Section III: State Government-Legislative Section IV: State Government-Executive & Administrative Section V: State Government-Judicial Section VI: Counties Section VII: Local Government Section VIII: Political Section IX: United States Government Section X: Miscellaneous Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info The Georgia Official and Statistical Register Still Published: No Most Recent Volume: 1989-1990 Frequency of Publication: Biennially Type of Manual: State Almanac Notes: The Georgia Official and Statistical Register was publish from 1923-1990 1989-1990 Chapters I: Constitution of the State of Georgia II: State Elected Offices III: State Agencies IV: Senators and Representatives in Congress from Georgia V: General Assembly VI: United States Judicial Officers VII: Judicial System of Georgia VIII: Georgia County Officers and Information IX: Historical Rosters X: Elections, 1989-90 XI: Georgia Miscellany Index Links to older editions Source name Editions Digital Library of Georgia 1923-1990 Blue book info State of Hawaii Data Book Most Recent Volume: 2010 Pages in Current Volume: n.a (electronic only) Frequency of Publication: annually Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Blue book info Idaho Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011/2012 Pages in Current Volume: 453 Frequency of Publication: biennially in odd-numbered years Number of Editions: 21 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Idaho Secretary of State Law dictating publication: Idaho Statues 67-915 2011/12 Chapters Introduction Chapter One - Profile Chapter Two - Congressional Delegation Chapter Three - Executive Branch Chapter Four - Legislative Branch Chapter Five - Judicial Branch Chapter Six - County Government Chapter Seven - Elections Chapter Eight - Education Chapter Nine - Media Chapter Ten - Economy Chapter Eleven - Demographics Chapter Twelve - Recreation Appendix Index Links to older editions Source name Editions Idaho Secretary of State 2007/2008, 2009/2010 Blue book info Illinois Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011-2012 Pages in Current Volume: 540 Frequency of Publication: biennially Number of Editions: 55 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Illinois Secretary of State 2009-10 Chapters Message from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Lincoln Birthday Bicentennial Official Portraits and Biographies Congress Illinois Legislature Legislative Correspondents Illinois Courts Office Of The Governor Patrick J. Quinn Office Of The Lieutenant Governor Office of the Attorney General Lisa Madigan Office of the Secretary of State Jesse White Office of the Comptroller Daniel W. Hynes Office of the Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias Education History of Illinois Elections State and Local Government Facts Constitution of the State of Illinois Constitution of the United States Index Acknowledgements State of Illinois Toll-Free Numbers Links to older editions Source name Editions Illinois Digital Archives 1900-1901 to Present Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info Iowa Official Register (the Redbook) Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2009-2010 Pages in Current Volume: 478 Frequency of Publication: Annually Number of Editions: 73 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Iowa General Assembly Law dictating publication: Iowa Code section 2B.5 2009-10 Chapters Cover - TOC - Index - Contacts Chapter 1 - Elected Officials Chapter 2 - Legislative Branch Chapter 3 - Judicial Branch Chapter 4 - Executive Branch Agencies Chapter 5 - Federal Government Chapter 6 - Local Government Chapter 7 - History and Constitution Chapter 8 - Iowa Profile Chapter 9 - Educational Institutions Chapter 10 - Elections Links to older editions Source name Editions Iowa Legislature 1860 to 2005-2006, Iowa Legislature 2007-2008 Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info Maryland Manual (On-Line) Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: Online Frequency of Publication: Biennially* Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Maryland State Archives Law dictating publication: Maryland State Government Code § 9-1026 and § 9-1027 Notes: While previously in book form, the Maryland Manual is now updated continuously online Links to older editions Source name Editions Archives of Maryland Online 1885-2001 Blue book info Manual for the General Court Still Published: Yes Frequency of Publication: Every odd-numbered year Max. No. of copies printed by law: 10,500 Type of Manual: State Legislative Manual Publisher: The Massachusetts Clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House Law dictating publication: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 5 Section 11 Links to older editions Source name Editions Executive Office for Administration and Finance 1858 to 2005-06 Blue book info Michigan Manual Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2009-2010 Frequency of Publication: Biennially Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: The Michigan Legislative Service Bureau Law dictating publication: Michigan Compiled Laws § 24.24 2009-2010 Chapters Introduction and Preface Profile of Michigan Ch.1 - Michigan History Ch.2 - Constitutions Ch.3 - Legislative Branch Ch.4 - Executive Branch Ch.5 - Judicial Branch Ch.6 - Congressional Delegation Ch.7 - Institutions of Higher Education Ch.8 - Local Government Ch.9 - Elections Links to older editions Source name Editions Michigan Legislature 1999-2000 to Present MSU Libraries - Michigan Manual: Guide 1836-1922 Blue book info Minnesota Legislative Manual (Blue Book) Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011-2012 Pages in Current Volume: 648 Frequency of Publication: Biennially in odd-numbered Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Minnesota Secretary of State Law dictating publication: Minnesota Statutes Section 5.08 Notes: Minnesota also publishes a "Student Edition" of it's Blue Book 2011-2010 chapters FOREWORD AND TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - MINNESOTA IN PROFILE Chapter 2 - CHARTERS, LAWS and FOUNDING DOCUMENTS Chapter 3 - STATE LEGISLATURE Chapter 4 - EXECUTIVE OFFICES Chapter 5 - STATE AGENCIES Chapter 6 - STATE JUDICIARY Chapter 7 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT Chapter 8 - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Chapter 9 - TRIBAL GOVERNMENT Chapter 10 - MINNESOTA VOTES INDEX Links to older editions Source name Editions Minnesota Secretary of State 2005-2006 to present Blue book info Mississippi Official & Statistical Register Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2008-2012 Pages in Current Volume: 768 Frequency of Publication: Every fourth year after a presidential election Max. No. of copies printed by law: 40,000 (or less) Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Mississippi Secretary of State Law dictating publication: Section 39-5-15 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 2008-2012 Chapters Letter from Secretary of State Introduction Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch Federal Government County Government Municipal Government Agencies, Boards, and Commissions Elections General Information Index Blue book info Official Manual of the State of Missouri (The Blue Book) Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2009-2010 Pages in Current Volume: 1467 Frequency of Publication: Biennially Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Missouri Secretary of State Law dictating publication: Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 11 Missouri Manual and Official Publications Section 11.020 Notes: The Missouri previously published 40,000 copies of the Blue Book, but it was revised on August 28, 2010 to be only distributed electronically. 2009-2010 chapters Letter from Secretary of State Robin Carnahan Dedication Danzero Photograph Collection Acknowledgments Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Missouri Almanac Chapter 2 - Executive Branch Chapter 3 - Federal Government Chapter 4 - Legislative Branch Chapter 5 - Judicial Branch Chapter 6 - Executive Departments Chapter 7 - Missouri Elections Chapter 8 - Cities and Counties Chapter 9 - Missouri Information Chapter 10 - Personnel Links to older editions Source name Editions Missouri Secretary of State - Missouri Digital Heritage 1878 to 2000 Missouri Secretary of State 2001-2002 to Present Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue Book Info Nebraska Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2010-11 Pages in Current Volume: 1002 Frequency of Publication: Biennially in odd-numbered years Number of Editions: 50 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Nebraska Clerk of the Legislature's Office 2010-11 Chapters Ch. 1: NEBRASKA: THE CORNHUSKER STATE Ch. 2: U.S. GOVERNMENT IN NEBRASKA Ch. 3: NEBRASKA STATE GOVERNMENT Ch. 4: NEBRASKA STATE GOVERNMENT Ch. 5: LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NEBRASKA Ch. 6: NEBRASKA EDUCATION AND INFORMATION RESOURCES Ch. 7: NEBRASKA POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS Ch. 8: INDEX Links to older editions Source name Editions Nebraska Library Commission 2002-03, 2004-05, 2006-07, 2008-09, 2010-11 NEGenWeb Project 1889, 1920, 1926, 1930, 1936, 1966 Blue book info Nevada Legislative Manual Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011 Frequency of Publication: Each biennium Type of Manual: State Legislative Manual Publisher: Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau Law dictating publication: Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 218F.400 Blue book info Manual for the General Court Still Published: No Most Recent Volume: 2007 Number of Editions: 60 Type of Manual: State Almanac Links to older editions Source name Editions Archive.org Vol. 1 to 60 (2007) Blue book info Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011 Frequency of Publication: Annually Type of Manual: Privately Compiled Official Almanac Publisher: Skinder-Strauss Associates Notes: The Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey is a "state-authorized reference guide," but is created and published by a private corporation. 2004 Chapters INTRODUCTION THE STATE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH THE STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES ELECTION RETURNS FACILITIES COUNTY GOVERNMENT MUNICIPALITIES UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND NEWS AGENCIES POPULATION FIGURES INDEX Source name Editions New Jersey State Library 1872 to 1922 Blue book info New Mexico Blue book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2009-2010 Pages in Current Volume: 367 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: New Mexico Secretary of State Current chapters Introduction Table Of Contents Welcome Geology Section New Mexico History Native American Section State Symbols Voter Section Federal Section Executive Section Legislative Section Judicial Section County Section Economic Section Education Section Attraction Section Resource Section New Mexico Features Bibliography Blue book info The New York Red Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011 Frequency of Publication: Annually Number of Editions: 102 Type of Manual: Privately Compiled Official Almanac Publisher: New York Legal Publishing Corp. Notes: The New York Red Book is an "authorized publication," but is created by a private corporation. Blue book info North Carolina Manual Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2008 Pages in Current Volume: 1,022 Frequency of Publication: biennially Max. No. of copies printed by law: 2,350 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: North Carolina Secretary of State Law dictating publication: North Carolina General Statue § 147‑54 2008 Chapters Introduction and Table of Contents Chapter 01 State Symbols Chapter 02 N.C. Beginnings Chapter 03 Our Constitutions Chapter 04 Council of State and Executive Branch Chapter 05 State Legislature House A-M Chapter 05 State Legislature House M-Y Chapter 05 State Legislature Senate Chapter 06 Judicial Branch Chapter 07 UNC System Colleges and Universities Chapter 08 N.C. Community College System Chapter 09 Private Colleges and Universities Chapter 10 North Carolina's Political Parties Chapter 11 US Government Chapter 11b US Government Chapter 12 County Government Chapter 13 Elections Chapter 13b Elections Chapter 14 N.C. Population Data Chapter 15 Foreign Consuls Links to older editions Source name Editions Archive.org 1917 to 2003-2004 Blue book info North Dakota Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011-2013 Pages in Current Volume: 655 Frequency of Publication: Biennial (since 1995) Number of Editions: 30 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: North Dakota Secretary of State 2011-2013 Chapters Ch. 1: Fossil Resources Reveal History of Ancient Life in North Dakota Ch. 2: North Dakota Almanac Ch. 3: Federal-State Relationships Ch. 4: Judicial Branch Ch. 5: Executive Branch Ch. 6: Legislative Branch Ch. 7: Tribal-State Relationships Ch. 8: Elections Ch. 9: Educations Ch. 10: Agriculture Ch. 11: Natural Resources Ch. 12: Cities and Counties Index 2009-2011 Chapters Ch. 1: North Dakota's Niche in the World Ch. 2: North Dakota Almanac Ch. 3: Federal-State Relationships Ch. 4: Judicial Branch Ch. 5: Executive Branch Ch. 6: Legislative Branch Ch. 7: Tribal-State Relationships Ch. 8: Elections Ch. 9: Educations Ch. 10: Agriculture Index Links to older editions Source name Editions Digital Horizons 1919, 1942, 1954, 1961, 1974, 1981, 1995 1997-1999, 1999-2001, 2001-2003, 2003-2005, 2005-2007, 2007-2009, 2009-2011 Centennial Blue Book 1889-1989 Archive.org 1897, 1903, 1905, 1907, 1909, 1913, Blue book info Official Roster of Federal, State, and County Officers and Departmental Information Still Published: No Most Recent Volume: 1985-1986* Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Ohio Secretary of State Notes: Information on the most recent volume is based upon this list. Blue book info Oklahoma Almanac Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011-2012 Frequency of Publication: Biennially Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Oklahoma Department of Libraries Blue book info Oregon Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011-2012 Frequency of Publication: biennially on or about February 15 of the same year as the regular sessions of the Legislative Assembly Type of Manual: State Almanac Law dictating publication: ORS 177.120 Blue book info Pennsylvania Manual Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: Volume 119 Pages in Current Volume: 1083 Frequency of Publication: Biennially Number of Editions: 119 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Department of General Services - Bureau of Publications Volume 119 Chapters Opening Pages Section One: Pennsylvania Past And Present Section Two: Constitution Of Pennsylvania Section Three: General Assembly Section Four: Executive Section Five: Judiciary Section Six: Local Government Section Seven: Elections Section Eight: The Federal Government Section Nine: Appendixs Indices Links to older editions Source name Editions Department of General Services Volumes 117 to Present Blue book info Rhode Island Government Owner’s Manual Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011 Frequency of Publication: Biennially Max. No. of copies printed by law: 5,500 Number of Editions: 312 Type of Manual: State Directory Publisher: Rhode Island Secretary of the State Blue book info South Carolina Legislative Manual Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011 Pages in Current Volume: 629 Frequency of Publication: Annual Number of Editions: 92nd Type of Manual: State Legislative Manual Publisher: South Carolina Legislature Blue book info South Dakota Legislative Manual Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2009 Pages in Current Volume: 316 Frequency of Publication: biennially (each odd-numbered year) Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: South Dakota Secretary of State Law dictating publication: South Dakota Codified Laws 2-7-1 and 2-7-3 2009 Chapters Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Mount Rushmore State Chapter 2: Congressional Delegation Chapter 3: Legislative Branch Chapter 4: Executive Branch Chapter 5: Judicial Branch Chapter 6: State Administration Chapter 7: Local Administration Chapter 8: Elections Chapter 9: Communications Blue book info Tennessee Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011-2012 Pages in Current Volume: 771 Frequency of Publication: Biennial Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Tennessee Secretary of State 2009-2010 Chapters Preface Section I - Legislative Branch Section II - Executive Branch Section III - Judicial Branch Section IV - Tennessee Regulatory Authority Section V - Tennesseans in National Government Section VI - Tennessee Section VII - Statistical Information Index Links to older editions Source name Editions Tennessee Secretary of State 2005-2006, 2007-2008 Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info The Report of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (Bluebook) Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2010 - 2011 Pages in Current Volume: 752 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth Blue book info No "Blue Book" is currently listed Blue book info West Virginia Blue Book Still Published: Yes Frequency of Publication: Annually Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Senate Clerk’s Office Notes: Books published in odd numbered years contain expanded information Blue Book Info State of Wisconsin Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: 2011-12 Pages in Current Volume: 971 Frequency of Publication: Biennially in odd-numbered years Number of Editions: 90 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau Law dictating publication: Wisconsin Statute 35.24 2009-10 Chapters Ch. 1: Biographies Ch. 2: Feature Article Ch. 3: Wisconsin Constitution Ch. 4: Framework of Government Ch. 5: Legislative Branch Ch. 6: Executive Branch Ch. 7: Judicial Branch Ch. 8: Statistical Information on Wisconsin Ch. 9: Political Parties Ch. 10: Elections in Wisconsin Ch. 11: Wisconsin State Symbols Ch. 12: Alphabetical Index Links to older editions Source name Editions University of Wisconsin Digital Collections 1853 through 2003-04 Blue book info Wyoming Blue Book Still Published: Yes Most Recent Volume: Volume V Pages in Current Volume: 549 Frequency of Publication: Irregular Number of Editions: 5 Type of Manual: State Almanac Publisher: Wyoming State Archives Notes: The first Wyoming Blue Book was published in 1943, and each of the editions continues where the last one finished. Volume V details year 1991 to 2007. Links to older editions Source name Editions Wyoming State Archives Volumes 1 to 5 Blue book history There is debate over the source of the term "blue book." Many have placed the origin towards both England and towards the uses of single colored - often blue - book covers. For instance, the 2005-2006 Tennessee Blue Book states, "The term Blue Book dates from the 15th century when the English Parliament began keeping its records in large volumes covered with blue velvet. Since that time the name Blue Book has been used to describe many forms of government manuals." Yet the theory is not completely accepted; the 2011-2012 Idaho Blue Book states, "The Blue Book received its name not from the color of its cover but rather by definition of content. Bartlett's Dictionary of Americanisms defines the term Blue Book as 'a printed book containing the names of all persons holding office under the Government of the United States. It answers the Red Book of England.'" Blue book analysis The following information is a running analysis of state blue books based on the information currently gathered. The number of states currently publishing blue books: 29YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY The number of states that have discontinued publishing blue books: 6NNNNNN The number of states listed that currently have no known blue book: 14nonenonenonenonenonenonenonenonenonenonenonenonenonenone The number of blue books listed which are state almanacs: 30SASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASASA The number of blue books listed which are legislative manuals: 3LMLMLM The number of blue books listed which are privately complied official almanacs: 2PAPA The number of blue books listed which are state directories: 1SD

See also

• Voter guides
• Election results

External links

• List of State Blue Books on ALA (GODORT) wiki