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AR SB574

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Allows House members to seek reimbursement for interim mileage expenses by filing monthly statements with the Speaker, with amounts determined by the Speaker.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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