AL HB613

Reduces mileage reimbursement for state officials and employees traveling on official business in privately owned vehicles to one-half the rate allowed by the Internal Revenue Code for income tax deductions.

Applies to all persons traveling for the state's Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, departments, institutions, boards, bureaus, commissions, councils, committees, and other state agencies.

Reimbursement must be made no later than 30 calendar days from the date the reimbursement request is initially received by the appropriate authority.

Excludes members of the Legislature from the definition of "travel," which is defined as a departure from the permanent place of employment.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.