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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 >>

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

Coming Up

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!

Updates

SLLF Welcomes New Board Members for 2026

New Officers and Members Elected

At the annual Board Meeting in December, SLLF welcomed new members and appointed new officers. Jan Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore, Georgia was voted as Chairperson of the SLLF Board of Directors and Kimberly Lightford, Senate Majority Leader, Illinois was voted Vice Chair. New members of the Board of Directors include: Tyler August, House Majority Leader, Wisconsin; Steve Bashore, House Majority Deputy Floor Leader, Oklahoma; Chris Croft, House Majority Leader, Kansas; Craig Coughlin, Speaker of the Assembly, New Jersey; Steve Montenegro, Speaker of the House, Arizona and Don Scott, Speaker of the House, Virginia.

2025 Events

Emerging Legislative Leaders Program

21st Annual Meeting
In partnership with The Darden School of Business

July 7-10, 2025
University of Virginia, Charlottesville

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Fall Leadership Summit

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Musuem

September 11-13
Simi Valley, California

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National Speakers Conference

33rd Annual Meeting
Hosted by Speaker Carl Heastie

October 8-11
New York, New York

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SLLF Board Meeting & Leadership Roundtable

For Board Members & Advisory Council Members

December 4-7
Honolulu, Hawaii

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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

Are We Really That Different?

By |January 5, 2026|

By Thom Little, Ph.D. In October, I was honored to lead a workshop on civility with members of the Washington Legislature's Joint Select Committee on Civic Health. This group of [...]

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The Next Greatest Generation?

By |November 20, 2025|

By Thom Little, Ph.D. I wrote this on Veteran's Day from a hotel room in Olympia, Washington as I prepared to lead a workshop on civility with members of the [...]

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Marstons Mills, MA 02648

Phone: 508-771-3821
Email: info@sllf.org

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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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