The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding new provisions and making specific changes to existing language. It would insert a new appropriation of $6,400,000 from the Consumer Protection-Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for fiscal year 2025-2026. Additionally, the bill would exempt DPS from the existing prohibition against state agencies employing legal counsel or incurring expenses for legal services, thereby allowing DPS to engage legal representation as needed.

Furthermore, the bill would make technical changes to the language of the current statute, including replacing gender-specific pronouns with neutral terms and clarifying the role of the attorney general in providing legal representation. The amendments would also specify that appropriations made under the new provisions are not subject to lapsing provisions typically applied by law, ensuring that the allocated funds remain available for use by DPS.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-192
House Engrossed Version: 41-192