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Modifying Senate Rules to permit certain parking expenses to be paid for out of members' services and supplies account.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The measure changes a Senate rule to okay staff parking costs being paid from services and supplies accounts. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Modifies Senate Rules to permit parking permits supplied to staff and staff reimbursement for costs incurred by staff in parking at or near the State Capitol building to be paid for out of the members’ services and supplies accounts.

AI Summary

This resolution modifies Senate Rule 16.01 to expand the types of expenses that can be paid from a senator's services and supplies account by specifically allowing the purchase of parking permits for staff or reimbursement of staff parking costs near the State Capitol building. The resolution updates the existing rule to add parking-related expenses to the list of permissible charges, which already includes items like postage, office supplies, subscriptions, and copying charges. This change applies both during legislative sessions and during the interim period between sessions, giving senators more flexibility in supporting their staff's transportation needs. The modification requires that these parking expenses be approved by the Secretary of the Senate and charged against the individual senator's services and supplies account, maintaining existing oversight mechanisms for legislative spending.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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