SB190 Summary

• Amends Section 36-7-22 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to replace the Internal Revenue Code mileage rate with a formula based on the American Automobile Association (AAA) Daily Fuel Gauge Report for regular grade gasoline in Alabama.

• Establishes tiered mileage reimbursement rates adjusted quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 based on average retail gasoline prices for the week beginning the second Sunday of the prior month, ranging from 36 cents per mile (at $1.499 or less) to 40 cents per mile (at $2.10-$2.299), with additional one-cent increases for every 20-cent fuel price increase above $2.299.

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

• Defines travel for non-legislative employees as a departure from their permanent place of employment.

• Effective October 1, 2016, upon passage and approval by the Governor or otherwise becoming law.