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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

Steve Wilson

District	7
Party	Republican
Chamber	Senate

Hearcel F. Craig

District	15
Party	Democrat
Chamber	Senate

Co-Sponsors

Related Topics

Civil Rights & Liberties

Related Committees

Government Oversight and Reform Type: Senate Bills: 32 Members: 7

Status Changes

House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Mar 31 2026	Introduced Sep 03 2025 Referred to committee Oct 01 2025 Reported Mar 11 2026 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed Mar 25 2026 Vote Result Passed

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