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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.

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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 >>

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2026 National Speakers Conference

Open to all sitting Speakers of the House

The National Speakers Conference (NSC) is the premier leadership gathering for Speakers of the House—bringing together more than half of the nation’s sitting speakers and their chiefs of staff for an unmatched opportunity to connect, learn, and lead. This year’s meeting will be hosted by the 2026 NSC President, Speaker Murrell Smith, in Greenville, South Carolina from September 15-18.

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SLLF Board Meeting

Open to SLLF Board & Advisory Council Members

The State Legislative Leaders Foundation will bring together members of our Board of Directors and Advisory Council for the annual Board Meeting and Leadership Roundtable, December 4–6 in beautiful Key Biscayne, Florida. Together, we’ll reflect on the highlights and accomplishments of 2026, look ahead to an exciting year of programs and opportunities in 2027, and enjoy time connecting with colleagues in the warmth of the Sunshine State.

2026 Events

Hortman Emerging Leaders Program

22nd Annual Meeting
In partnership with The Darden School of Business

July 6-9, 2026
University of Virginia, Charlottesville

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Conference of State Majority Leaders

13th Annual Meeting

July 14-17
Manchester, Vermont

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National Speakers Conference

34th Annual Meeting
Hosted by Murrell Smith

September 15-18
Greenville, SC

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Board Meeting & Leadership Roundtable

SLLF Board Meeting & Leadership Roundtable

December 4-6, 2026
Key Biscayne, FL

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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

Thank You for Being in the Arena

By |August 26, 2026|

Thank You for Being in the Arena Like most of you, as the primary election season comes to a close, my thoughts turn to November 3rd and the upcoming general [...]

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Honoring Speaker Melissa Hortman

By |June 16, 2026|

By Thom Little, Ph.D. Last week, we recognized a very sad anniversary. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband, and their dog were murdered in their [...]

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The State Legislative Leaders Foundation (SLLF), established in 1972 as a nonpartisan, independent organization, serves all sitting state legislative leaders, including Senate Presidents, Speakers of the House, Majority Leaders, Minority Leaders, and Pro Tempores by offering them regular opportunities to participate in high-quality educational programs that focus on objectively examining critical public policy issues and essential leadership principles.

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