This bill establishes new regulations for contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by political subdivisions in Kansas. It mandates that before a political subdivision can approve such a contract, the governing body must hold an open meeting to discuss the contract's details, including the reasons for pursuing the legal matter, the qualifications of the attorney or law firm, and the necessity of the contract over other payment structures. Additionally, the governing body must make written findings affirming that contracting for 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 existing state legal matters. If the attorney general does not act within this timeframe, the contract is deemed approved. The bill also outlines the consequences of non-compliance, allowing the attorney general to intervene in legal proceedings involving such contracts. The provisions of this act are set to expire on July 1, 2029.