AR HB1044

Establishes a uniform mileage reimbursement rate of 42 cents (42¢) per mile for state officials and employees using privately owned motor vehicles for official business.

Removes the previous requirement that reimbursement not exceed the Internal Revenue Service allowable rate, replacing it with a fixed rate of 42 cents per mile.

Authorizes the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State to increase or decrease the reimbursement rate by promulgating rules, provided modifications cannot exceed the IRS allowable rate for business use.

Requires any rate modification by the Chief Fiscal Officer to expire on the next following July 1 of an odd-numbered year and mandates Legislative Council review of such modifications.

Applies the reimbursement rate uniformly to all state government officers and employees, including constitutional officers, state elected officials, and their employees.