KS HB 2593
vetoedRequiring that a political subdivision hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract for legal services before approving such contract and requiring the attorney general to approve such contracts.
Kansas · 2026 Regular Session · lower
- Introduced
- 2026-01-29
- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2026-04-09 — Reengrossed on Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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- Committee on Judiciaryprimary
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Action timeline
2026-04-09
Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea 27, Nay 12, Absent 1
2026-04-09
Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea 85, Nay 38, Absent 2
2026-04-09
Vetoed by Governor; Returned to House on Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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2026-04-09
Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026
2026-04-09
Reengrossed on Sunday, March 29, 2026
2026-03-26
Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea 79, Nay 40, Absent 6
2026-03-24
Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Kellie Warren, Sen. Kenny Titus and Sen. Ethan Corson appointed as conferees
2026-03-23
Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Susan Humphries, Rep. Laura Williams and Rep. Dan Osman
2026-03-19
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 23, Nay 17
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2026-03-18
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
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2026-03-18
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
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2026-03-16
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary
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2026-02-26
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
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2026-02-25
Received and Introduced
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2026-02-25
Engrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026
2026-02-19
Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 77, Nay 45, Absent 3
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2026-02-18
Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
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2026-02-18
Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
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2026-02-17
Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Judiciary
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2026-01-29
Referred to House Committee on Judiciary
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2026-01-29
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