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SB974Introduced in the Senate

Clarifying Attorney General oversight of political subdivision's hiring of private attorneys

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Zachery Maynard, District 7

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the oversight by the Attorney General of a political subdivision's hiring of a private attorney under a contingency fee legal arrangement or contract to sue.

Where it stands

To Judiciary

February 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

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