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Committee approves $2 increase to state employee meal per diem
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 work.
A sponsor said the current meal reimbursement for lengthy travel is $12.75 and the bill increases that amount by $2. He also said the bill raises the air per diem by about 17.5% with a maximum of $85. When Representative Bracey asked whether the additional per diem could be used to buy candy or soda, the sponsor replied that there are no item restrictions on per-diem purchases.
Members moved, seconded and the committee gave HB 627 a favor report by voice vote.
