The bill establishes new requirements for political subdivisions in Kansas when entering into contingent fee contracts for legal services. It mandates that the governing body must hold an open meeting to discuss the contract, providing detailed information about the reasons for pursuing the legal services, the qualifications of the attorney or law firm, and the necessity of the contract over traditional hourly rate agreements. 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 in-house attorneys.

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 compliance with professional conduct rules. If the attorney general does not act within this timeframe, the contract is automatically deemed approved. The bill also includes provisions for ongoing contracts and outlines the definitions of "legal services" and "political subdivision," while setting an expiration date for these provisions on July 1, 2029.