Bill > SB1820

This bill amends the existing law on contracting for legal representation by state agencies or officials. Key provisions include: - Clarifying the types of entities authorized for legal representation contracting, including law firms. - Requiring a list of attorneys and firms maintained by the Attorney General, along with their fee schedules, to be made publicly available. - Establishing contingency fee limits for private attorneys/firms, with a maximum total fee of $50 million. - Requiring the Attorney General to develop a standard contract clause detailing the state's control and oversight of the case. - Mandating the publication of contingency fee contracts and payments on the Attorney General's website. - Requiring private attorneys to maintain detailed records and provide them upon request. - Specifying procedures for obtaining approval from the Attorney General and the Legislative Oversight Committee for certain high-cost legal representation contracts. - Establishing requirements for settlement agreements and their submission to the Legislative Oversight Committee. - Providing an exception to the applicability of these provisions for certain higher education boards. - Requiring the Attorney General to submit an annual report on the use of private attorneys. The bill aims to increase transparency, oversight, and control over the state's use of private legal representation.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1820&Session=2000