Bill > SB2084

This bill updates several provisions related to travel expense and lodging reimbursement rates for government employees and legislators in North Dakota. The bill modifies how travel expenses are calculated, specifically changing the fourth quarter (midnight to 6 a.m.) lodging reimbursement from a fixed policy-based approach to using the United States General Services Administration (GSA) lodging rates for specific cities. For in-state travel, the lodging allowance will now be equal to the GSA rate for the specific North Dakota city, plus any applicable state or local taxes. The bill also adjusts legislative assembly lodging reimbursement calculations, changing the percentage used to determine monthly maximum reimbursement from 70% to 75%. Additionally, for state employees on long-term out-of-state assignments, the mileage reimbursement rate is changed from a fixed 45 cents per mile to the current GSA mileage rate. These changes aim to standardize and update travel and lodging reimbursement methods by aligning them more closely with federal GSA rate standards, potentially providing more accurate and current reimbursement rates for government employees and legislators.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2084.html