Adopt the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act

LB 975 requires Nebraska's Attorney General to publicly bid for private legal services exceeding $10,000, hold public hearings on proposed contracts, and disclose all fees, expenses, and hourly rates after case completion. It caps hourly legal rates at $1,000 and mandates detailed post-case reports showing hours worked, expenses, and fee calculations. The law applies to all state contracts for private attorneys executed after its effective date, aiming to increase transparency in taxpayer-funded legal spending. It directly affects state agencies, private law firms, and taxpayers by standardizing oversight of legal service contracts.