This bill amends sections of the North Dakota Century Code regarding lodging, compensation, and expense reimbursement for state travel and legislative assembly members. Specifically, it updates the reimbursement rates for travel within the state, establishing fixed amounts for each quarter of a twenty-four-hour period, with the first quarter reimbursement set at nine dollars, the second at fourteen dollars, the third at twenty-two dollars, and the fourth quarter based on actual lodging expenses not exceeding a rate established by the director of the office of management and budget. The bill removes the previous requirement for the lodging reimbursement policy to be set at an amount equal to ninety percent of a specified rate, instead linking it directly to the rate established by the United States General Services Administration.

Additionally, the bill outlines the reimbursement entitlements for members of the legislative assembly, which cannot exceed the established monthly amount for lodging during sessions. The director of the office of management and budget is tasked with setting this maximum monthly reimbursement amount every two years, based on a percentage of the daily lodging reimbursement. 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