HB2593

Requiring that a political subdivision hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract for legal services before approving such contract and requiring the attorney general to approve such contracts.

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Kansas HB2593 mandates political subdivisions to hold open meetings to discuss contingency fee contracts for legal services before approval and.

Kansas HB2593 establishes that political subdivisions must hold open meetings to discuss contingency fee contracts for legal services before approval. The bill requires the attorney general to approve these contracts before they become effective and enforceable. The political subdivision must provide the attorney general with a copy of the proposed contract, a description of the legal matter, and other relevant information. The attorney general must approve the contract within a specified timeframe or provide a detailed explanation for refusal.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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12 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 10

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Reengrossed on Sunday, March 29, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Vetoed by Governor; Returned to House on Wednesday, April 8, 2026