The bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to update the reimbursement rates for travel expenses and lodging for state employees and members of the legislative assembly. Specifically, it establishes new reimbursement rates for travel within the state, detailing specific amounts for each quarter of a twenty-four-hour period. Notably, the previous provision that allowed for actual lodging expenses to be reimbursed has been deleted, and a new allowance for in-state lodging has been introduced, which aligns with the United States General Services Administration lodging rate for the relevant North Dakota city, plus applicable taxes.

Additionally, the bill modifies the reimbursement structure for members of the legislative assembly, setting a maximum monthly reimbursement based on a formula tied to the daily lodging reimbursement rates. It also allows for flexibility in reimbursement claims and introduces guidelines for shared lodging arrangements. Furthermore, it updates the mileage reimbursement rate for state employees located outside the state to align with the United States General Services Administration mileage rate, removing previous restrictions on mileage claims.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 44-08-04, 54-03-20
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee: 44-08-04, 54-03-20, 54-06-09
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 44-08-04, 54-03-20, 54-06-09
Enrollment: 44-08-04, 54-03-20, 54-06-09
INTRODUCED: 44-08-04, 54-03-20