This bill proposes revisions to the reimbursement structure for legislators, specifically addressing per diem payments. It establishes that the per diem payments for legislators will be equal to the amount received by federal employees, thereby aligning state legislator reimbursements with federal standards.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 5-2-301 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. It includes provisions for an immediate effective date and a retroactive applicability date, ensuring that the new reimbursement rates can be applied to past expenses as well.

Statutes affected:
HB0028_1.pdf: 5-2-301
HB0028_2.pdf: 5-2-301
Amended: 5-2-301
Introduced: 5-2-301