“I consider the SPF one of the best organizations available to legislative leaders to gather to discuss critical problems facing each of us in our individual states to hopefully come up with potential solutions.”

— Sen. John A. Alario, Jr. (LA)

“It is the country’s premier nonpartisan organization educating and inspiring legislative leaders, and providing networking opportunities with counterparts in other states.”

— Sen. Brent Hill (ID)

“The Forum offers opportunities to interact with other leaders and share thoughts on subjects common to all of us — how to solve our States’ problems. It keeps us informed in-depth on so many important issues. It is invaluable to have the contacts and availability of others once we go home.”

— Sen. Mary Kay Papen (NM)

“A cohesive, bipartisan, and energetic meeting of elite nationwide leaders that encourages discussion, exchange of ideas, and true dialogue without the need for guarded conversation.”

— Sen. Ronald D. Kouchi (HI)

“It is the best and most professional organization of its kind in the United States, focused on solid issues and encouraging serious and relevant networking.”

— Sen. Eduardo Bhatia (PR)

“We have some intense discussions at the Forum, but everyone remains civil and respectful. I am able to bring back to my state solutions that are practical.”

— Wayne Niederhauser (UT)
  former Chair of SPF