FL H1137

Limits state fund reimbursement for lodging expenses at state-organized or state-sponsored meetings, conferences, or conventions to $150 per day for state agency and judicial branch employees.

Allows employees to pay out-of-pocket for lodging costs exceeding the $150 daily limit.

Excludes audit, examination, inspection, investigation, litigation, and emergency response travel from the $150 lodging limit.

Prohibits state funds from being used to purchase alcoholic beverages for any purpose.

Prohibits state funds from being used to purchase food or beverages for state agency employee, board member, or vendor appreciation or recognition events.

Effective July 1, 2017.