NE LB975

Requires the Attorney General to complete an open and competitive bidding process before retaining private attorneys or law firms to perform legal services on behalf of the state

Mandates legislative oversight for contracts exceeding $10,000, requiring the Attorney General to file proposed contracts with the Appropriations Committee (during session) or Executive Board (during recess), which must hold a public hearing within 10 days

Caps legal fees at $1,000 per hour for state-contracted legal services; any fees exceeding this rate must be reduced to the cap

Requires private attorneys retained on contingent-fee basis to provide detailed statements at case conclusion, including hours worked, expenses incurred, aggregate fee amount, and calculated hourly rate

Includes severability provision ensuring remaining portions of the act remain valid if any section is declared unconstitutional