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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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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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2026 Conference of State Majority Leaders

Open to all state senate and house majority leaders!

Join your fellow majority leaders this July 14-17 in Manchester, Vermont. While surrounded by people who walk in your shoes every day, we’ll explore your personal leadership style. Through team-building exercises that will inform how you react under pressure and engaging presenters, you’ll come away with ways to lead your caucus more effectively. Not to mention, we’ll do it all in a picturesque New England town nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hone your skills and connect with your peers!

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SLLF Leadership Summit
August 20-22

Leading Through Turbulent Times

Join us in San Francisco for Leading Through Turbulent Times. As a legislative leader, you will almost certainly face high-stakes crises, unexpected challenges, and moments that test both your leadership and your institution in the months leading up to Election Day. In a polarized, AI-driven information landscape, where misinformation spreads faster than facts and incentives reward outrage over governance, are you prepared to respond effectively? This timely program will equip you with practical strategies to manage crises, navigate emerging threats, lower the temperature inside and outside the legislature, and shift from campaigning to governing when it matters most.

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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

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SLLF–Here to Serve

By |April 16, 2026|

By Thom Little, Ph.D. As some of you may know (and most may not), I am a big fan of the 1960s anthology series “The Twilight Zone,” hosted by Rod [...]

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