HI SB2119

Requires the State or counties to reimburse public officers and employees for work-related travel costs within 30 calendar days after submitting an approved statement of completed travel with detailed expenditures and receipts.

Mandates that the State or county pay interest, at a rate determined by the comptroller, on any travel reimbursement not paid within the 30-day deadline until the loan is fully repaid.

Adds vehicle mileage to the definition of "approved travel costs," which also includes transportation, event registration fees, and per diem allowances.

Establishes that when approved travel is canceled through no fault of the employee, the employee must first seek a vendor refund but is entitled to reimbursement from the State or county for any non-refundable amounts.

Takes effect January 1, 2077.