HB1685

Attorney General; private attorney contracts; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1685 regulates contracts for legal representation by private attorneys for executive branch agencies.

Oklahoma HB1685 amends the process for contracting legal representation by private attorneys for executive branch agencies. It mandates that agencies obtain approval from the Attorney General before entering into contracts worth over $20,000. For cases expected to exceed $1 million, agencies must initiate a request for proposal from at least three qualified private attorneys or firms. The Attorney General must approve contracts exceeding $20 million.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: General Government Committee: DO PASS

5 Yea

RDRRR

1 Nay

R

History

Feb 24, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass General Government

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Government Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to General Government