SENATE - BILL

SB 242

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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As Introduced

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.

Requested For

Office of the Attorney General

Legislative History

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Testimony & Minutes

Senate · Committee on Judiciary 14
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Mar 3, 2025 View Eric Stafford, Vice President Government Affairs Kansas Chamber SB242 Prponent In person
Mar 3, 2025 View Roger Gibboni, Counsel Institute for Legal Reform, U.S. Chamber of Commerce SB242 Proponent In person
Mar 3, 2025 View Robert Hutchinson, Acting Chief Deputy, Office of Attorney General SB242 Poponent In person
Mar 3, 2025 View Jennifer Artmen, Partner Shook, Hardy and Bacon L.L.P. SB242 Proponent in person
Mar 3, 2025 View John Goodyear, General Counsel, League of Kansas Municipalities SB242 Neutral In person
Mar 3, 2025 View Travis Harrod, Deputy Director Court Trustees Integrated Trustee Services SB242 Neutral In person
Mar 3, 2025 View Larry Zimmerman Kansas Creditor Attorney Association SB242 Neutral Inperson
Mar 3, 2025 View Shannon Kimball, Government Relations Specialist Kansas Association of School Boards SB242 Opponent In person
Mar 3, 2025 View Amanda Stanley, City Attorney City of Topeka SB242 Opponent Written
Mar 3, 2025 View Michael Koss, City Attorney City of Overland Park SB242 Opponent Written
Mar 3, 2025 View Jay Hall, Deputy Director and General Counsel, Kansas Association of Counties SB242 Opponent Written
Mar 3, 2025 View Jennifer Magana, Director of Law, City Attorney, City of Wichita SB242 Opponent Written
Mar 3, 2025 View Ryan Baty, Chairman, Board of County Commisioners Sedgwick County SB242 Opponent Written
Mar 3, 2025 View Natalie Scott, Revisor's Office State of Kansas SB242 Bill Brief

Identification

Bill No. SB 242
Chamber Senate
Requested By Matt Bingesser

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Effective Date

This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
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