Bill > HB627

This bill amends existing Alabama law regarding travel meal allowances for state employees, primarily by increasing the meal allowance for travel that does not require an overnight stay from 15 percent to 17.5 percent of the regular per diem rate for trips lasting six to 12 hours, and clarifies that for travel exceeding 12 hours, the traveler receives one full meal allowance plus one-fourth of the per diem allowance. The bill also makes minor wording changes to clarify existing provisions, such as specifying that expenses are "is paid" rather than "shall be paid" in certain contexts, and defines "travel" for members of the Legislature as a departure from their place of residence. These changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.