Archive #40744

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Bill Number: HB26-1218
HTTP Status: 200
Valid JSON: Valid
Archived At: 2026-03-06 15:48:02 MST
Created At: 2026-03-06 15:48:02 MST

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  "origin": "House",
  "lls_num": "26-0670",
  "session": "2026A",
  "subject": [
    "Children & Domestic Matters"
  ],
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      "full_name": "Cecelia Espenoza",
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      "id": "BB002",
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      "chamber": "House",
      "full_name": "Brandi Bradley",
      "last_name": "Bradley",
      "first_name": "Brandi"
    },
    {
      "id": "MC003",
      "title": "Representative",
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      "full_name": "Michael Carter",
      "last_name": "Carter",
      "first_name": "Michael"
    },
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  "long_title": "Concerning clarifying the validity of common law marriage by restoring a previously repealed provision. ",
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      "date": "03/06/2026 03:42:44 PM",
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  "GHG_report_files": [],
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  "bill_sub_category": "Marriage",
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      "date": "02/26/2026",
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      "lastModified": "02/26/2026 09:15:52 AM",
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  "is_budget_package": "No",
  "session_laws_files": "",
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    },
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Raw Response

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