Vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that requires a political subdivision to hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract for legal services before approving such a contract in Kansas.

Highlights:

• Requires a political subdivision to hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract for legal services before approving such a contract (Sec. 1).

• Requires the attorney general to approve such contracts in Kansas (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication in the state statute book (Sec. 2).

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires a political subdivision to hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract for legal services before approving such a contract in Kansas.

Highlights:

• Requires a political subdivision to hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract for legal services before approving such a contract (Sec. 1).

• Requires the attorney general to approve such contracts in Kansas (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication in the state statute book (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text