Bill > HB2889

This bill modifies reimbursement rules for state legislators and other state officers by expanding existing per diem and mileage reimbursement provisions. Specifically, the bill allows state officers listed in Section 250.4 to receive per diem expenses for overnight travel related to official duties, using the same standard as legislators' current reimbursement rates established by the Internal Revenue Code. However, the bill prohibits per diem payments if the state officer is provided a state-owned or leased home, and explicitly bars per diem for non-official activities like campaigning. Similarly, the bill establishes mileage reimbursement rules for state officers, allowing reimbursement for miles traveled to perform official duties, but prohibiting such reimbursement if the officer has a state-owned vehicle or a personal state-employed driver. The bill also restricts mileage reimbursement for campaign-related activities. These changes aim to standardize and limit expense reimbursements for state officers, ensuring that taxpayer-funded compensation is used strictly for official government business. The provisions will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2889&Session=2600