Call for Nominations Now Open! 2025-2026 Election of Executive Committee
Elections for NALIT Executive Committee members will be conducted at the NALIT Annual Business Meeting, held in Juneau, Alaska, Sept. 8. The executive committee helps guide the priorities and programing of NALIT and assists in serving the larger NALIT body. One secretary and three director roles are available this year.
Secretary: The secretary is elected for one year and automatically succeeds the following year to the office of vice chair for one year and chair for one year. The secretary works with the NCSL staff liaison to publish and distribute the association newsletter. The secretary is not required to travel but is encouraged to attend any meetings they can. Once the secretary moves up to vice chair and then chair, they will need to have approval from their director to travel to the LSCC meetings to represent NALIT and ideally to the NALIT Professional Development Seminar.
Directors: Directors are elected for two-year terms and may be reelected for a second consecutive term. Directors serve on the executive committee including helping to identify topics and faculty for NALIT meetings and webinars and serve in other appointed roles, including committees and other advisory roles, as assigned by the chair.
Please fill out this form to express your interest in running for the secretary position or a director position by Friday, July 25.
LSAA Award Winner
Beginning in 1997, each of the NCSL staff professional associations were given the opportunity to recognize among their membership two legislative staff or agencies who made outstanding contributions to their legislatures and to the staff association. The award was established through the Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee to recognize excellence in service to state legislatures.
NALIT is excited to announce this year's 2025 Legislative Staff Achievement Award Winner. Congratulations to Jeff Breshears, Committee & Hybrid Support Team Lead at the Washington State Legislature’s IT agency (LEG-TECH). Read more about our award winner and his contribution to his legislatures and NALIT.
NALIT Legislative Staff Achievement Award
Online Democracy Award Winner!
The Online Democracy Award celebrates legislative websites that stand out in making democracy more accessible and engaging. The award is given to a website that exemplifies excellence in user-friendly design, informative content and effective technological integration.
This year our winning website is the Washington Legislature’s website created and maintained by LEG-TECH (a non-partisan legislative agency) out of Washington state. Check out the award and details behind the winning website and check out the website yourself:
LINCS/NALIT Online Democracy Award
Welcome to the Washington State Legislature
Profiles in Services
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, NCSL is running a special series of profiles highlighting the invaluable contributions of legislative staffers across the nation. Each of NCSL's nine professional staff associations chose staffers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity and impact in their legislative roles.
Take a moment to read about our amazing NALIT members, Jeff Ford and Amber Snyder.
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NCSL Legislative Summit
Aug. 4-6, Boston
The Legislative Summit is NCSL’s premier annual event and provides a platform for legislators, staff and other public policy professionals to learn from the nation’s foremost experts, as well as each other, about solutions to the country’s most pressing issues.
Check out the NALIT recommended Schedule for Summit. Use the suggestions as your guide or a starting point to build on:
Monday
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.: Opening General Session
- 11 a.m. – noon: Revolutionizing the Future: The Impact of robotics and AI
- 1:15 – 2:15 pm: Walking the Tightrope: AI's Risks and Rewards
- 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.: From Coins to Code: Shaping the Futire of Cryptocurrency
- 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.: AI Use in the Legislature: What's the Latest
- 4 – 5 p.m.: Legislative Staff University
- 4 – 5 p.m.: The Weakest Links: Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Energy Supply Chain
- 7 – 9 p.m.: Opening Reception at TD Gardens
Tuesday
- 9 – 10 a.m.: General Session: The Great Political Realignment: The New Trump Coalition and the Coming Elections
- 10 –11 a.m.: Grand Opening: Time to Hit the (Exhibit) Hall
- 11: 15 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Salute to Legislative Staff
- 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.: AI and the Grid: A Love-Hate Relationship
- 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.: 50 Years in 50 Minutes: Legislative Trivia Time
- 4 – 5 p.m.: General Session: The Challenge of Change
- 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Massachusetts State Night at the USS Constitution
Wednesday
- 9 – 9:45 am: Exhibit Hall Breakfast
- 10 – 10:45: Unlocking Blockchain: Government and the Digital Transformation
- 11:15 am – noon: What the Latest Federal Tech Legislation Means for States
- 12 – 1 p.m.: Legislative Staff Lunch
- 1:30 – 3 p.m.: NCSL Business Meeting
- 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.: General Session
- 6 – 9 p.m.: Closing Reception at Boston Pops
The NCSL Legislative Summit is open for registration—so learn more or register now!
NALIT's 2025 Joint Professional Development Seminar with LINCS
The 2025 NALIT/LINCS PDS will take place in Juneau, Alaska, Sept. 8-11.
Registration is open, but space is limited!
The NALIT and LINCS Professional Development Seminar brings together state legislative IT professionals and communications/information, public relations and press room staff who are interested in advancing the effectiveness and efficiency of state legislatures through technology. The 2025 seminar provides a combination of educational sessions, legislative application showcases, best practices, a vendors' reception and networking opportunities.
Preview of Topics:
- Applications Showcases
- Birds a of Feather Roundtables
- Cybersecurity: It's Still a Threat, Are you Ready?
- IT Solutions: Build vs Buy
- Effectively Using Shadow IT: A Case Study of a Communication Break Down
- Edge Computing