This bill amends and reenacts specific subsections of the North Dakota Century Code regarding lodging, compensation, and expense reimbursement for state travel and legislative assembly members. In section 44-08-04, the bill establishes new reimbursement rates for travel within the state, specifying amounts for each quarter of a twenty-four-hour period. Notably, it deletes the previous policy-setting language and instead mandates that lodging reimbursement rates align with those established by the United States General Services Administration, while allowing political subdivisions to reimburse actual lodging expenses.

Additionally, the bill modifies section 54-03-20 to outline the reimbursement entitlements for members of the legislative assembly. It sets a maximum monthly reimbursement amount based on the daily lodging reimbursement rate established in section 44-08-04, with a specific calculation method for determining this amount every two years. The bill also allows legislators to opt for a lower reimbursement amount and permits legislative management to create guidelines for shared lodging arrangements that may affect reimbursement limits.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 44-08-04, 54-03-20