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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 >>

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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.

Coming Up

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

What Legislative Leaders Say

“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

News Room

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions

By |March 11, 2025|

By Thom Little, Ph.D. In preparing for our upcoming program at Gettysburg, I have been looking at the works of our presenters, and among many thoughtful and insightful publications, I [...]

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