Bill > HB3390

This bill amends the existing law to establish new requirements for state agencies contracting with private attorneys or law firms for legal representation. The key provisions are: 1. Agencies must select private attorneys or law firms from a list maintained by the Attorney General, with exceptions requiring the Attorney General's approval. 2. The bill sets limits on contingency fee arrangements with private attorneys, including caps on the percentage of recoveries that can be charged as fees. 3. The bill requires agencies to provide the Attorney General with details on proposed contracts, including the nature of the representation, reasons for not using in-house or the Attorney General's counsel, anticipated costs, and justification for selecting the private attorney or firm. 4. For contracts exceeding $1 million, agencies must obtain approval from the Governor's General Counsel, and for contracts exceeding $20,000, agencies must obtain approval from the Attorney General. 5. The Attorney General is required to submit an annual report to the legislature on the use of private attorneys by state agencies. The bill aims to increase oversight and transparency in how state agencies contract with private attorneys for legal services.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3390&Session=2000