Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3347: Creates new provisions for political subdivisions contracts for legal services
Status: In committee, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 67 and 311, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to political subdivisions. Section A. Chapters 67 and 311, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 67.5500 and 311.038, to read as follows: 67.5500. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Contingent fee", any fee that is contingent on the outcome of the matter for which the service is rendered; (2) "Political subdivision", shall include: (a) A political or taxing subdivision of this state, including municipal and quasimunicipal corporations, boards, co.
From the amended text:
To amend chapters 67 and 311, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to political subdivisions. Section A. Chapters 67 and 311, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 67.5500 and 311.038, to read as follows: 67.5500. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Contingent fee", any fee that is contingent on the outcome of the matter for which the service is rendered; (2) "Political subdivision", shall include: (a) A political or taxing subdivision of this state, including municipal and quasimunicipal corporations, boards, commissions, authorities, councils, committees, subcommittees, and other subordinate groups or administrative units thereof, receiving or expending and supported by, in whole or in part, public funds; and (b) Any municipality that is a city, town, or village that is incorporated in accordance with the laws of this state. 2. A political subdivision may enter into a contingent fee contract for legal services only if the governing body of the political subdivision: (1) Calls an official public meeting for the purpose of considering the contract and provides in the notice of the meeting the following: (a) Reasons for pursuing the matter that is the subject of the legal services for which the attorney or law firm would be retained and the desired outcome of pursuing …