Requiring 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.
What it does: On the version voted Apr 9, 2026: Requires a city, county or other local government to hold a noticed open meeting before approving a contingent-fee contract for legal services, and requires Attorney General approval of the contract. The Attorney General must report to the Governor and Legislature on contracts not approved. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Final Action - Passed as amended
The tally
Yes 23 · No 17 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Republicans | 23 | 8 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 8 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Brad StarnesR22No
- Brenda DietrichR20No
- Craig BowserR1No
- Elaine BowersR36No
- Kenny TitusR18No
- Mike ArgabrightR17No
- Rick BillingerR40No
- Tim ShallenburgerR13No
The full roll (40)
Yes 23
- Adam ThomasR23
- Beverly GossageR9
- Bill CliffordR39
- Caryn TysonR12
- Chase BlasiR26
- Doug ShaneR37
- Jeff KlempR5
- Joe ClaeysR27
- Kellie WarrenR11
- Larry AlleyR32
- Mike FaggR14
- Mike MurphyR34
- Mike PetersenR28
- Mike ThompsonR10
- Renee EricksonR30
- Rick KloosR3
- Ron RyckmanR38
- Scott HillR24
- Stephen OwensR31
- T.J. RoseR35
- Tory Marie BlewR33
- Ty MastersonR16
- Virgil PeckR15
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.