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This bill updates New Mexico's rules for travel reimbursement for public officers and legislators, specifically changing how mileage rates are calculated for privately owned automobiles and airplanes. The legislation modifies two existing sections of state law to standardize travel reimbursement by using rates set by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) instead of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rates. For legislators serving on interim committees, the bill allows reimbursement for automobile and airplane mileage at the GSA standard rate, and provides per diem compensation for travel days, with additional compensation for longer trips. For other public officers, the bill establishes consistent reimbursement guidelines that include per diem rates for meetings and travel, with different rates for partial and full-day attendance. The bill also maintains provisions for reimbursing actual lodging, meal, and incidental expenses with prior approval, and ensures that only one person can claim mileage for each mile traveled in a single vehicle. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing public agencies and officials time to adjust to the new reimbursement standards.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=52&year=25