HB 2593
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.
Veto overridden by Senate
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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.
As Amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary
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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Report
House Committee on Judiciary
Tue, Feb 17, 2026
And the bill be passed as amended.
Senate Committee on Judiciary
Mon, Mar 16, 2026
And the bill be passed as amended.
Legislative History
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Testimony & Minutes
House · Committee on Judiciary 17
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Ruth Ann French | Sharp Law | Opponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | John Goodyear | League of Kansas Municipalities | Opponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Jay Hall | Kansas Asociation of Counties | Opponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Brandon Henry | Wagstaff and Cartmell LLP | Opponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Erik Houghton | City of Wichita | Opponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Shannon Kimball | Kansas Assoc of School Boards | Opponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Michael Koss | City of Overland Park | Opponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Callie Denton | Kansas Trial Lawyers Assoc | Opponent Written Only | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | David Dillner | City of El Dorado | Opponent Written Only | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Michael Fleming | Kapke and Willerth | Opponent Written Only | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Paul Kramer | City of Shawnee | Opponent Written Only | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Joe Molina | Kansas Bar Assoc | Opponent Written Only | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Blake Shuart | Hutton and Hutton LLC | Opponent Written Only | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Robert Hutchinson | Office of the Attorney General | Proponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Eric Stafford | Kansas Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Jason Thompson | Revisors Office | Bill Brief | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | View | Roger Gibboni | US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform | Proponent Written Only |
Senate · Committee on Judiciary 16
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Eric Stafford, President & CEO | Kansas Chamber | HB2593 Pro | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Kris Kobach, Attorney General | Attorney General Office | HB2593 Pro | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Attorney General Office | State of Kansas AG Office | HB2593 Amendment | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Roger Gibboni, Institute for Legal Reform | U.S. Chamber of Commerce | HB2593 Pro | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Shannon Kimball, Government Relations Specialist | Kansas Assoc of School Boards | HB2593 Opp | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Blake Shuart | Hutton & Hutton Law Firm | HB2593 Opp | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Michael Koss, City Attorney | City of Overland Park | HB2593 Opp | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Kimberly Svaty on behalf of | City of Wichita | HB2593 Opp wo | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Joe Molina, on behalf of | Kansas Bar Association | HB2593 Opp wo | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Ruth French | Sharp Law | HB2593 Opp wo | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Michael Fleming | Kapke | Willerth | HB2593 Opp wo | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Callie Denton, Exec Director | KS Trial Lawyers Assoc | HB2593 Opp wo | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Brandon Henry | Wagstaff & Cartmell | HB2593 Opp wo | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Colin Duffy, Deputy City Manager | City of Shawnee | HB2593 Opp wo | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | John Goodyear, General Counsel | League of Municipalities | HB2593 Neu | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | View | Natalie Scott, Revisor's Office | State of Kansas | HB2593 Bill Brief |
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