Bill > HB2593

This bill requires that before a political subdivision, which includes local government entities like cities and counties that receive public funds, can enter into a contingent fee contract for legal services—meaning a contract where the lawyer's payment depends on winning the case—the governing body must hold an open meeting to discuss the contract and provide specific details about why the contract is necessary, the qualifications of the attorney, the relationship between the parties, and why other fee structures or in-house attorneys are not suitable. Additionally, the bill mandates that after the political subdivision approves the contract, it must be submitted to the Attorney General for approval within 45 days, who can reject it if the matter overlaps with state legal actions, is better handled by the state, or if the contract violates professional conduct rules; if the Attorney General doesn't act within 45 days, the contract is automatically approved, and all information submitted to the Attorney General is confidential until July 1, 2031, unless reenacted.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2593/