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Senate backs overhaul of interim travel reimbursement for legislators
Summary
The Senate committee approved a legislative-council‑backed plan to simplify per diem and lodging reimbursements for legislators serving on interim committees; supporters said it reduces staff workload and confusion, while opponents called it a vote on pay and urged delaying changes.
The Montana Senate on Feb. 5 approved Senate Bill 64, a measure sponsored on behalf of the Legislative Council that standardizes reimbursement (per diem, meals and lodging) for legislators attending interim meetings and authorized legislative business.
Senator Flowers, carrying the measure, said the bill replaces hours of monthly manual per‑diem processing with a distance‑based presumption system tied to round‑trip travel distance from the legislator’s residence. "If you live more than 100 miles but less than 400 miles, you will get 2 days salary, 2 days meals, 2 nights lodging…
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