Bill > S01887

This bill amends the New York legislative law to modify how legislators handle transportation expenses and associated perks. Specifically, legislators will continue to receive payment for actual and necessary transportation expenses and a per diem allowance based on federal government rates, but are now required to either donate any travel-related perks (such as frequent-flier miles or hotel reward points) to the state to lower travel costs or to a charitable organization. The bill removes previous language about electronic verification of attendance and simplifies the description of when and how legislators can receive travel-related compensation. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and preventing legislators from personally benefiting from travel perks earned during official state business. The changes will be implemented immediately upon the bill's passage, and both the Senate and Assembly leadership are tasked with creating rules to eliminate and control such transportation-related perks.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1887