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Committee approves $2 increase to state employee meal per diem
Ways and Means General Fund · March 19, 2026
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Summary
The committee approved HB 627 to raise the meal per diem for long travel by $2 and increase air per diem by 17.5% (with an $85 maximum); members confirmed there is no restriction on what employees can purchase with per diem.
The committee advanced HB 627 by voice vote after sponsors said the bill updates reimbursement levels for state employees who travel long distances for…
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