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 fourth quarter reimbursement for lodging has been removed, and instead, the allowance for in-state lodging is now set to equal the United States General Services Administration (GSA) lodging rate for the relevant North Dakota city, plus any applicable taxes. The director will also create a policy for instances when the GSA rate is unavailable.

Additionally, the bill modifies the reimbursement structure for members of the legislative assembly, ensuring that their lodging reimbursement does not exceed the established rates and allows for the possibility of reduced reimbursement if they choose to claim a lesser amount. For state employees stationed outside North Dakota, the bill introduces a new mileage reimbursement rate based on the GSA mileage rate, removing the previous three-hundred-mile restriction for certain long-term assignments. Overall, these changes aim to streamline and clarify the reimbursement process for travel and lodging expenses.

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