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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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Emerging Legislative Leaders Program
Charlottesville, VA
July 7-10, 2025

Educating the next generation of legislative leaders.

The Emerging Legislative Leaders Program is designed specifically for the next generation of leaders in our state legislatures. The program is held every July on the campus of the University of Virginia, in partnership with the distinguished Darden School of Business. Up to 50 of the best and brightest state legislators from across the nation are selected to take part in this rigorous and highly selective program.

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Conference of State Majority Leaders
Madison, WI
July 24-26, 2025

Exclusive program for House & Senate State Majority Leaders!

This program brings together House and Senate Majority Leaders from across the country to exchange ideas, share experiences, and strengthen the leadership skills essential to success. You’ll engage with peers who understand the demands of your position, gain fresh perspectives on common challenges, and build lasting connections that can support you in your work. Registration is by invitation only.

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

The Many Roles of Majority Leaders

By |June 10, 2025|

By Thom Little, Ph.D. Next month (July 24-26), SLLF will host the 12th annual Conference of State Majority Leaders in Madison, Wisconsin. Having worked with legislative leaders for more than [...]

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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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