Exempt military-certified child care providers from licensure

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

Tracy M. Richardson

District	86
Party	Republican
Chamber	House of Representatives

Co-Sponsors

Related Topics

Education

Taxation & Finance

Transportation

Environment

Business & Commerce

Local Government

Military & Veterans Affairs

Family & Childcare Services

Related Committees

Children and Human Services Type: House Bills: 27 Members: 13

Status Changes

House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Sep 23 2025 Referred to committee Oct 01 2025 Reported Mar 17 2026 Vote Result Favorable Passage Passed Mar 18 2026 Vote Result Passed	Introduced Mar 19 2026 Referred to committee Mar 25 2026

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