Choosing an Author/Sponsor

The Author/Sponsor folder allows you to search for bills with a specific author and/or sponsor.

Entering an Author or Sponsor

Selecting an Author or Sponsor from the Legislators Dialog Box

 

Entering an Author or Sponsor

  1. Enter the legislator's name using one of the following methods:

    • Use the drop-down list to select a legislator.

    NOTE: The names of all the members are listed alphabetically by chamber then by last name.

  2. Select the Type of Author or Sponsor.

    • Click the Primary, Joint/Additional Primary, or Coauthor check box.

    • Click the Primary, Joint, or Cosponsor check box.

    NOTE:  Click the Or radio button to expand the search to display a list of bills with the author you selected or the sponsor you selected.  Click the And radio button to narrow the search to display a list of bills with both the author and sponsor you selected.  

    NOTE:  Click the Reset button to clear the criteria in the Author/Sponsor folder.

Selecting an Author or Sponsor from the Legislators Dialog Box

When you click the Author or Sponsor link from the Bill Search window, the Legislators dialog box displays.

  1. Filter the legislators displayed by using the Chamber and Keyword fields.

    • Chamber:  Use the drop-down list to select Both Chambers, House, or Senate.

    • Keyword:  Enter the first few letters of a member's name and click OK.

    NOTE:  You can also enter the name in the Search field or scroll to the name.

  2. Select a name from the Legislators list.

  3. Click OK.  The selected legislator displays in the Legislators field.