CO SB136

Governor or chief justice must send written communication to the attorney general when determining that an executive or judicial branch agency will employ outside legal counsel not otherwise authorized by law.

Written communication must describe the agency's intention to employ outside counsel and the legal basis for the determination that outside counsel may be employed.

Communication is a public record and cannot be protected from disclosure under any legal or other privilege.

Employment of outside counsel involving contingency fees or performance-based compensation arrangements requires attorney general approval, and any resulting contract must be approved by the attorney general.

Act takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 11, 2010) unless subject to a referendum petition.