Archive #56905

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Bill Number: HB26-1236
HTTP Status: 200
Valid JSON: Valid
Archived At: 2026-04-22 16:15:02 MDT
Created At: 2026-04-22 16:15:02 MDT

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  "origin": "House",
  "lls_num": "26-0296",
  "session": "2026A",
  "subject": [
    "Courts & Judicial"
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      "full_name": "Yara Zokaie",
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      "id": "MB004",
      "title": "Senator",
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      "chamber": "Senate",
      "full_name": "Matt Ball",
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      "title": "Senator",
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      "full_name": "Nick Hinrichsen",
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      "first_name": "Nick",
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      "date": "02/18/2026",
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  "short_title": "Arbitration Reform",
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Raw Response

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