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AR SB574
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Alan Clark
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 10-2-212 to clarify per diem and mileage reimbursement procedures for Senate and House members, with exemptions for reimbursements paid from Legislative Auditor or Bureau of Legislative Research funds.
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Allows Senate members to seek reimbursement for interim mileage expenses by filing monthly statements with the Secretary of the Senate, with amounts determined by the Senate Efficiency Committee.
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Allows House members to seek reimbursement for interim mileage expenses by filing monthly statements with the Speaker, with amounts determined by the Speaker.
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Requires the Chief Fiscal Officer to promulgate rules by October 1, 2017 setting state employee mileage reimbursement rates equal to the Internal Revenue Service rate as of January 1, 2017, with authority to adjust rates but not exceed IRS limits.
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Prohibits General Assembly members from filing reimbursement claims exceeding the maximum amount prescribed by law.
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Expense Reimbursement Payable To Certain State Officials And Employees.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2017