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This bill, known as the Public Official and Public Employee Expense Reimbursement Act, establishes clear guidelines for expense reimbursement for government employees in Pennsylvania. The bill defines key terms such as "governmental body" (which includes various government departments and branches), "public employee" (an individual employed by the Commonwealth), and "public official" (an elected or appointed government representative). The legislation mandates that public officials and employees can only be reimbursed for travel expenses if they submit an itemized receipt, which must be a written acknowledgment from a vendor detailing the specific costs and description of goods or services purchased. Additionally, any reimbursement is limited to the Federal per diem (daily) rates published by the Internal Revenue Service, ensuring consistent and standardized expense reporting across government entities. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, providing government agencies and employees time to adjust to the new documentation and reimbursement requirements.

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