Relating to the Department of Justice.
Summary
Prohibits Department of Justice from charging officers and agencies of state government for assistance rendered. Directs department to pay for costs of assistance rendered to officers and agencies of state government out of funds appropriated to department for that purpose. Becomes operative on July 1, 2025. Provides that department may not enter into or renew collective bargaining agreement that permits job classification or evaluation on basis of hours billed by attorney. Allows department to track billable hours only for purposes of reimbursement.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Smith
RRepublican
Co
Dick Anderson
RRepublican
Co
LF
Lynn Findley
RRepublican
Co
Tim Knopp
RRepublican
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