If we start with 'Hamon said the proposed bill has attracted a number of co-sponsors, and Legal Aid backers are hoping to get it passed in the upcoming legislative session.', does it make sense to conclude with 'The proposed bill would make Legal Aid accessible to more people.'
Hamon said the proposed bill has attracted a number of co-sponsors, and Legal Aid backers are hoping to get it passed in the upcoming legislative session.###The proposed bill would make Legal Aid accessible to more people.