Allow wild animal rehab facility to get euthanasia drug permit

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

Andrew O. Brenner

District	19
Party	Republican
Chamber	Senate

Co-Sponsors

Related Committees

Natural Resources

Status Changes

House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Jun 03 2025 Referred to committee Jun 04 2025 Reported - Amended Oct 15 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed Oct 29 2025 Vote Result Passed	Introduced Mar 19 2025 Referred to committee Mar 26 2025 Passed May 28 2025 Vote Result Passed Reported May 28 2025 Vote Result Favorable Passage Concurred in House amendments Nov 05 2025 Vote Result Passed	Sent To The Governor Nov 21 2025 Effective Mar 04 2026

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