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To educate and inspire our nation’s current and future state legislative leaders to excellence, without regard for party, politics, or ideology.

EDUCATION INSPIRATION EXCELLENCE
EDUCATION INSPIRATION EXCELLENCE

Professional Development for Our Nation’s Leaders

SLLF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to professional development for our nation’s current and future state legislative leaders. Our constituency includes Speakers of the House, Senate Presidents, Majority Leaders, Minority Leaders, and Leaders Pro Tempore.

ALL legislative leaders, regardless of their party, politics, or ideology, share a common set of values which include respect for the institution of the state legislature, and a commitment to strengthening that institution. Read more >>

Watch our Board Members explain why it is so important to get involved with SLLF

Coming Up

SLLF Board Meeting & Leadership Roundtable
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 4-7, 2025

Annual Meeting of our Board of Directors

Join us December 4-7, in Honolulu, Hawaii, for our 2025 Board Meeting & Leadership Roundtable. As is customary, our program will feature the annual business meeting of the Board of Directors, and plenary sessions to spotlight upcoming programs and events. We’re also planning some very special events to highlight the history and beauty of Hawaii.

Next Year

2026 Calendar of Events
Offering Programs You’ll Want on Your Calendar!

See What We Have Lined Up for 2026

From Washington, D.C. to San Francisco and many stops in between, we’ve curated an inspiring year of programming you won’t want to miss. Join your fellow legislative leaders for dynamic, leadership-focused sessions designed to inform, challenge, and equip you to lead with confidence and vision. Explore our 2026 Calendar below, and be sure to check your inbox for event invitations!

2025 Events

What Legislative Leaders Say

This is an amazing opportunity to learn policy, discuss core values and network with other leaders!”

Don Scott, Speaker of the House of Delegates, Virginia

“I am a better legislator and a better person as a result of my involvement with SLLF.”

Jan Jones, House Speaker Pro Tempore, Georgia

“SLLF programs always make me think about and sincerely try to improve my own leadership skills and always exceed my expectations. My hope is that every legislator has the privilege of attending an SLLF summit!”

Steve Yeager, Speaker of the Assembly, Nevada

Great opportunity to spend time with others in similar roles to share experiences and develop ideas on how best to lead our organizations!”

Chris Croft, House Majority Leader, Kansas

News Room

SLLF Renames Emerging Leaders Program

By |October 22, 2025|

The State Legislative Leaders Foundation has announced that its annual Emerging Legislative Leaders Program will be named in honor of the former Speaker Emerita of the Minnesota House of Representatives, [...]

An A+ Program!

By |July 21, 2025|

by Thom Little, Ph.D. A few weeks ago, SLLF sponsored our 21st annual Emerging Legislative Leaders Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. And it was, as [...]

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