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Bill Number: SB26-101
HTTP Status: 200
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Archived At: 2026-04-17 13:04:13 MDT
Created At: 2026-04-17 13:04:13 MDT

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  "origin": "Senate",
  "lls_num": "26-0285",
  "session": "2026A",
  "subject": [
    "Natural Resources & Environment",
    "Public Health"
  ],
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      "title": "Representative",
      "s_type": "Prime Sponsor",
      "chamber": "House",
      "full_name": "Chris Richardson",
      "last_name": "Richardson",
      "first_name": "Chris",
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    {
      "id": "BP002",
      "title": "Senator",
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      "chamber": "Senate",
      "full_name": "Byron Pelton",
      "last_name": "Pelton B.",
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      "id": "DR001",
      "title": "Senator",
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      "chamber": "Senate",
      "full_name": "Dylan Roberts",
      "last_name": "Roberts",
      "first_name": "Dylan",
      "sponsor_order": "2"
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      "vote": "Passed**",
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Raw Response

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