NALIT News
April 21, 2026
Updates From the National Association of Legislative Information Technology.
NCSL NALIT UPDATE
Updates From the National Association of Legislative Information Technology.
NCSL NALIT UPDATE
In this edition: Nominate someone for the NALIT Legislative Staff Achievement Award, discover NALIT's new Group Collections, learn about the amazing local specialties that the 2026 PDS host state North Carolina has to offer and read about the benefits of open source and permissive licensing.
Legislative Staff Achievement Award: Make a Nomination!
The NALIT Legislative Staff Achievement Award was created to recognize excellence in supporting the work of a state legislature and strengthening the legislative institution. Do you know an individual or office who advances legislative effectiveness through professionalism, expertise and service to NALIT and NCSL? Nominations close May 8. Don’t wait until it's too late!
North Carolina Host Team Invites you to Raleigh for the 2026 NALIT PDS
As one of the fastest growing regions in the country, Raleigh, N.C., is rich with southern hospitality, award-winning restaurants and boasts a vibrant, walkable downtown packed with independent shops, galleries and food halls. With no shortage of activities, our downtown offers something memorable for everyone.
Benefits of Open Sources and Permissively Licensing Custom Legislative Applications
Legislative IT teams build essential, publicly funded systems. Open-sourcing them under permissive licenses can improve long-term value, resilience and sustainability without sacrificing independence or security.
New! NALIT Collections in Groups
The NALIT engagement committee is excited to announce the creation of 11 new ‘collections’ in our NALIT group portal. The collections have been compiled to help organize the information and discussions that have been posted to our group so far, and as a way of organizing future additions to our resources in addition to the search bar function.
Legislative Staff Week 2026 | May 4-8
Every day, you and your colleagues work behind the scenes to support the work of state legislatures. From drafting bills to making statehouses accessible, to keeping computer networks secure, legislatures couldn’t function without you. During the week of May 4-8, NCSL will celebrate your contributions. Please join us for a Town Hall with NCSL Staff Chair Lonnie Edgar, a webinar on reducing stress with former legislative staffer Amy Leneker, the annual shoutout competition and more!
📅 Upcoming NCSL Events
Virtual Events
April 29 | Paid Parental Leave for Teachers
April 29 | Town Hall: Prediction Markets
May 4 | Town Hall: Legislative Staff Week: Dedication to Public Service
May 6 | The Grid Reimagined: Strategies for Accelerating the Adoption of DERs
May 7 | Legislative Staff Week Webinar: Stress Less. Joy More.
May 7 | Hard Stops for Super Speeders–Intelligent Speed Assistance Technology and State Programs
May 15 | Severe Weather in the Southeast: How States are Tackling Grid Resilience
May 27 | Networking 101: Building Meaningful Connections
In-Person Meetings
May 14 | Spring Executive Committee and Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee Meeting, Toronto
About NCSL's Professional Staff Associations
There are nine professional staff associations and a few staff networks associated with NCSL. These associations and networks offer opportunities for communication and professional development with your peers. Learn how to get involved.
