NC H921

Updates legislator mileage reimbursement rates to the Internal Revenue Service business standard mileage rate from IR-2022-234 (December 29, 2022) for both weekly travel allowances and travel as representatives of the General Assembly or its committees.

Changes the subsistence allowance (meals and lodging) for legislators to the maximum per diem rate for federal employees traveling to Raleigh, North Carolina, as set out in 88 Federal Register 56629 (August 18, 2023).

Allows legislators traveling outside North Carolina within the United States to elect an alternative subsistence allowance of $26.00 per day for meals plus actual lodging expenses, capped at the federal maximum per diem rate referenced in 88 Federal Register 56629 (August 18, 2023).

Applies to the 2025 General Assembly session and all travel occurring on or after the convening of that session.

Maintains existing provisions for reimbursement of registration fees as permitted by the Legislative Services Commission.