Bill > HB1379

This bill amends Arkansas state law regarding reimbursement for meals and lodging during official state travel. Specifically, the bill changes the language about who can provide special authorization for travel expenses beyond standard federal rates. Previously, the law referenced the "Chief Fiscal Officer of the State" as the sole authorizer, but the new language expands this to include "cabinet-level secretary, director, chief executive officer, or chief fiscal officer of the department, board, or commission" for which the travel is being undertaken. The bill maintains the existing requirement that travel reimbursements cannot exceed maximum rates prescribed in the Federal Travel Directory published by the United States General Services Administration. This change provides more flexibility for different types of state agencies and leaders to approve travel expenses while maintaining oversight and cost control through the federal rate guidelines.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1379&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R