The bill establishes new regulations for contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by political subdivisions in Kansas. It mandates that before such contracts can be approved, the governing body of the political subdivision must hold an open meeting to discuss the contract. During this meeting, they must provide detailed information regarding the reasons for pursuing the legal services, the qualifications of the attorney or law firm, and the justification for not using in-house legal resources or hourly rate contracts. Additionally, the governing body must make written findings affirming that contracting for these legal services is in the best interest of the residents and that the services cannot be adequately performed by existing personnel.

Furthermore, the bill requires that any contingent fee contract approved by a political subdivision must receive prior approval from the attorney general before it becomes effective. The attorney general has 45 days to approve or refuse the contract based on specific criteria, including potential conflicts with state interests or non-compliance with professional conduct rules. If the attorney general does not act within this timeframe, the contract is deemed approved. The bill also includes provisions for ongoing contracts and outlines the definitions of "contingent fee," "legal services," and "political subdivision." The regulations will expire on July 1, 2029.