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National Conference of State Legislatures
| National Conference of State Legislatures | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Washington, D.C. and Denver, Colorado |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) |
| Affiliation: | Bipartisan |
| Top official: | Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island), President |
| Year founded: | 1975 |
| Website: | Official website |
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is a bipartisan organization of state legislatures that was established in 1975. According to its website, the organization "represents the legislatures in the states, territories and commonwealths of the U.S."[1] The organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and Denver, Colorado.
Background
The NCSL was founded in 1975 and emerged from three separate organizations that represented the interests of state legislators and legislative staff.[1] According to its website, NCSL's mission is "to advance the effectiveness, independence and integrity of legislatures and to foster interstate cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information among legislatures."[2]
Leadership
As of December 2025, the following were listed on the organization's website as part of its leadership:
- Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr. (D-Illinois), President
- Sen. Barry Usher (R-Montana), President-Elect
- Sen. Bob Duff (D-Connecticut), Vice President
- Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Utah), President Emeritus
- Lonnie Edgar, Staff Chair
- Aurora Hauke, Staff Vice Chair
- John Snyder, Immediate Past Staff Chair
Work and activities
As of December 2025, NCSL's website said the following:[3]
| “ | NCSL provides objective, fact- and evidence-based (nonpartisan) research, technical assistance, skills training, and other resources to support the policymaking process. As a respected, effective and influential advocate for states, NCSL is the voice of state legislatures and a formidable lobbying force in Washington, D.C.
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Affiliated programs
NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures
In 1982, the NCSL created the NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures. The foundation's mission is as follows:[5]
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The NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures is committed to the important work of strengthening state legislatures, counteracting cynicism and distrust of the legislative process and helping lawmakers confront and solve the critical issues of our time through a public-private dialogue.[4] |
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Finances
The following is a breakdown of the National Conference of State Legislatures' revenues and expenses from XXXX to XXXX. The information comes from ProPublica.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses |
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| 2014 | $3.1 million | $3.1 million |
| 2015 | $3.2 million | $3.2 million |
| 2016 | $3.2 million | $3.3 million |
| 2017 | $3.2 million | $3.2 million |
| 2018 | $3.6 million | $3.6 million |
| 2019 | $3.9 million | $3.8 million |
| 2020 | $4.2 million | $4.2 million |
| 2021 | $3.5 million | $3.5 million |
| 2022 | $5.8 million | $4.2 million |
| 2023 | $7.9 million | $8.5 million |
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NCSL, "About Us," accessed December 10, 2025
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Executive Committee," accessed December 10, 2025
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Resources," accessed December 10, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ NCSL, "The NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures," accessed June 7, 2022
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