Let's use the example of SB349/AB476, relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining; local regulation of air quality; local regulation of water quality; local regulation of the use of explosives in mining, quarrying, and related activities; highway use contracts by local governments; and local regulation of borrow sites and material disposal sites for transportation projects of the Department of Transportation.
According to the Wisconsin Legislative Council definition, Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) is the author of the Senate bill. His Senate colleagues highlighted below in orange are the "co-authors". His Assembly colleagues highlighted below in yellow are "co-sponsors".
On the other hand, or in the other house, Rep. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is the author of the Assembly bill. Her Assembly colleagues highlighted below in orange are the "co-authors". Her Senate colleagues highlighted below in yellow are "co-sponsors".
It's all perfectly clear, right?
Two days earlier, Sen Tom Tiffany was referred to as "co-author" in this news report, co-written by Lee Bergquist.
Learn the legislative lingo: Committee on Assembly Organization. (10/31/2013)
Learn the legislative lingo: amendment. (10/31/2013)
Learn the legislative lingo: act. (10/30/2013)
Learn the legislative lingo: slash number. (10/30/2013)
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