Sponsor

Definition

In the context of legislatures, a sponsor is a member of the legislature who introduces or supports a bill or legislation. The role of the sponsor is crucial for advancing the bill through various stages of the legislative process.

Related terms

Bill:

A proposed piece of legislation that is introduced into a legislature for discussion and approval.

Committee:

A group within a legislature that reviews, amends, and evaluates bills before they proceed to full legislative debate.

Legislative Process:

The series of steps required for a bill to move through a legislature and become law, including introduction, committee review, debate, and voting