Bill > HB1003

This bill increases the annual allowance for members of the General Assembly, which refers to the elected representatives in Georgia's legislature, for expenses related to their official duties. Specifically, it raises the maximum amount members can be reimbursed for expenses like lodging, meals, postage, and supplies from $7,000 to $10,000 per year, with certain restrictions, such as not reimbursing for political newsletters or for lodging and meals on days when a daily expense allowance is already received. Additionally, the bill introduces a new, separate allowance of up to $10,000 per year specifically for security-related expenses, which can cover improvements to a member's residence or security services while performing official duties, with provisions for returning certain equipment to the state if it has a depreciated value over $100 when the member leaves office. Both types of reimbursements require members to submit detailed vouchers with supporting documentation and certifications that the expenses were legitimate and incurred for official purposes, making them subject to laws against submitting false claims.

Budget and Finance

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72298