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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill allows third-class cities to limit legal service contracts to three years upon voter approval
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Phil Amato
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 2460 permits to cap the terms of outside legal service contracts at three years and require mandatory ding every third year, provided the restriction is approved by local voters via city council referral or public petition.
Establishes a voter-approved mechanism to periodically municipal legal service contracts, changing how long outside law firms can retain city representation without competition.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
third-class cities
Municipalities are granted authority to implement three-year term limits and mandatory rebidding for legal service contracts upon voter approval.
registered voters of third-class cities
Voters decide whether to approve or reject the proposed three-year contract limits and rebidding requirements via ballot.
contract attorneys
Attorneys providing legal services to participating third-class cities face maximum three-year contract terms and mandatory rebidding cycles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can a city adopt the three-year contract limit for legal services?
What happens if local voters reject the proposed contract limits?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 16, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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