Amend CSSB 618 as follows:
      (1) on page 3, after line 44, insert the following
subsections (c), (d), (e) and (f):
      "(c)  If the attorney general fails to take action within 30
days of referral from the department, the department shall refer
the case to the local district attorney, county attorney, or city
attorney.  The district attorney, county attorney or city attorney
shall file suit in a district court to collect and retain the
penalty.
      (d)  Investigation and attorney's fees may not be assessed or
collected by or on behalf of the department or other state agency
unless the department or other state agency assesses and collects a
penalty described under this chapter.
      (e)  The department and attorney general, or other legal
representative as described in subsection (c), shall work in close
cooperation throughout any legal proceedings requested by the
department.
      (f)  the commissioner must approve any settlement agreement
to a suit brought under this chapter."