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."