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Panel approves due pass for OMB bill to align state hotel and mileage rules with federal rates
Summary
The committee voted 4-0 to give Senate Bill 2,084 a due pass after hearing from the bill sponsor, Senator Kristin Roers, and fiscal staff; the bill would align state employee interim hotel reimbursement with the federal GSA per diem, create a waiver process when state rates are unavailable, and adjust the legislative monthly housing rate.
The Appropriations - Government Operations Division on Feb. 3 voted unanimously to give Senate Bill 2,084 a due pass recommendation to the full Appropriations Committee. The bill, carried in committee by Senator Kristin Roers, would align state employees' interim hotel reimbursement with the federal General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rate, create a documented waiver process when the state rate is not available, and change the legislative monthly housing rate.
Why it matters: The bill changes state travel and lodging reimbursement mechanics that affect state employees and legislators who travel or reside temporarily during legislative sessions, potentially increasing near-term…
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