HI HB1454

Requires employers to reimburse employees for vehicle mileage expenses when employees use personal vehicles to carry out work duties or at the employer's direction.

Excludes personal commuting expenses from reimbursement requirements, including travel between an employee's home and workplace.

Sets reimbursement rate equal to the Internal Revenue Service standard mileage rates.

Applies to private employers in Hawaii to address high transportation costs and cost of living.

Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights and duties that matured before the effective date.