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ID H0101

ID H0101
Amends existing law to revise the duties of the Attorney General's office and to provide that state departments and agencies may contract for legal services outside of the Attorney General's office.


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Introduced
02/05/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
02/24/2021
Passed
Dead
05/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

ATTORNEY GENERAL -- Amends existing law to revise the duties of the Attorney General's office and to provide that state departments and agencies may contract for legal services outside of the Attorney General's office.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise the duties of the Attorney General's office and to provide that state departments and agencies may contract for legal services outside of the Attorney General's office. The key provisions allow state entities to obtain legal services from attorneys outside the Attorney General's office, require state entities to notify the Attorney General if they plan to use outside counsel, and make various other changes related to the Attorney General's duties and contracting for legal services. The bill also provides that the Attorney General or other legal counsel may be used to represent the state in certain circumstances.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 02/25/2021)

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