Amend competitive retail electric service law

Sponsors

In the legislative process, a bill sponsor is the primary congressmen who introduces a piece of legislation for consideration. Think of the sponsor as the "author" or chief advocate for a bill.

While a bill usually has one primary sponsor (or a few lead sponsors), other lawmakers can sign on as co-sponsors. A co-sponsor is a congressmen who adds their name to the bill to publicly show their support and increase the bill's chances of passing, even if they are not managing the day-to-day legislative strategy.

The key responsibilities of a sponsor include:

• Introduction: They are the official person who formally submits the bill to be read and debated by the legislative body.
• Advocacy: They act as the primary champion for the legislation, explaining its purpose and arguing why it is necessary.
• Gathering Support: They work to persuade other lawmakers to vote for the bill and often seek out expert testimony or public support to build momentum.
• Navigating the Process: They help shepherd the bill through various committees, negotiate amendments or changes, and guide it toward a final vote.

Primary Sponsors

Roy Klopfenstein

District	82
Party	Republican
Chamber	House of Representatives

Co-Sponsors

Related Committees

Energy

Status Changes

House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Jan 23 2025 Referred to committee Jan 28 2025 Passed Mar 26 2025 Vote Result Passed Reported - Substitute Mar 26 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Concurred in Senate amendments Apr 30 2025 Vote Result Passed	Introduced Apr 01 2025 Referred to committee Apr 02 2025 Reported - Substitute Apr 29 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed Apr 30 2025 Vote Result Passed	Sent To The Governor May 07 2025 Signed By The Governor May 15 2025 Effective Aug 14 2025

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