HI HB163

Requires the State or county to reimburse public officers and employees within 30 calendar days after they submit an approved statement of completed travel when they have personally paid for work-related travel costs

Mandates interest payments on unreimbursed travel costs if the 30-day deadline is not met, with interest compounding every 30 days until the full amount is repaid

Clarifies three payment options for approved travel costs: direct payment to vendors, cash advances to employees before travel, or reimbursement when employees agree to front the costs

Prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against officers or employees who decline to personally loan money for travel costs

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)