 Each year, NBCSL members pass policy resolutions that directly impact federal and state policy.The organization focuses on issues that directly impact US domestic policy and is committed to policies that positively affect all Americans.The primary mission of the NBCSL is to develop, conduct, and promote educational, research, and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members, as they consider legislation and issues of public policy which impact, either directly or indirectly, upon the general welfare of African American constituents within their respective jurisdictions.