Archive #60210

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Bill Number: SB26-181
HTTP Status: 200
Valid JSON: Valid
Archived At: 2026-05-05 09:14:09 MDT
Created At: 2026-05-05 09:14:09 MDT

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  "session": "2026A",
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    "Human Services"
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  "long_title": "Concerning modifying the Colorado works program.",
  "bill_status": "In Committee - SEN Appropriations",
  "short_title": "Works Program Reserves & Cost of Living Adjustment",
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  "bill_sub_category": "Public Assistance",
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  "is_budget_package": "No",
  "session_laws_files": "",
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  "bill_sub_sub_category": "Colorado Works",
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      "lastModified": "05/01/2026 04:55:13 PM",
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  "first_chamber_third_reading_date": "",
  "second_chamber_third_reading_date": ""
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Raw Response

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