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Bill Number: SB26-134
HTTP Status: 200
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Archived At: 2026-03-12 13:38:02 MDT
Created At: 2026-03-12 13:38:02 MDT

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  "subject": [
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      "date": "03/04/2026",
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  "long_title": "Concerning the imposition of fees by payment card networks. ",
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  "short_title": "Payment Card Networks' Fees",
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Raw Response

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