HB 2251 Summary

• Limits airfare reimbursement for public officials and employees to coach class fares, prohibiting reimbursement for upgrades such as business class or first class seating.

• Applies to travel away from the designated post of duty that is required by official duties or activities and is reimbursed by a public entity.

• Defines "public employee" as an employee of a public entity, "public entity" as the state or any political subdivision, and "public official" as a person duly elected, appointed or retained in a state, county, city or town office.

• Clarifies that only public officials and public employees are eligible for reimbursement by a public entity under this provision.