Urge Presidential support for Medicaid work requirements

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

J. Kyle Koehler

District	10
Party	Republican
Chamber	Senate

Co-Sponsors

Related Committees

Medicaid

Status Changes

House	Senate	Governor
Offered Mar 31 2025 Introduced and Referred to Committee Apr 02 2025 Reported May 07 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Adopted May 14 2025 Vote Result Adopted	Offered Feb 10 2025 Referred to committee Feb 12 2025 Reported Mar 11 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Adopted Mar 26 2025 Vote Result Adopted

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