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Bill Number: HB26-1007
HTTP Status: 200
Valid JSON: Valid
Archived At: 2026-03-04 15:06:03 MST
Created At: 2026-03-04 15:06:03 MST

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      "full_name": "Lesley Smith",
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      "id": "CK002",
      "title": "Senator",
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      "first_name": "Cathy",
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Raw Response

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