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NY A04627

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kieran Lalor

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Legislative Law Section 5 to limit per diem payments to members of the legislature living more than 125 miles from the State Capitol
  • Eliminates per diem eligibility for legislators living 125 miles or less from the State Capitol
  • Caps other reasonable expenses at $100 per day and requires documentation with receipts for reimbursement
  • Maintains federal per diem rates (per 41 CFR Part 301, App. A) for eligible members for actual transportation expenses while in travel status
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Reduces travel expenses and per diems for members of the legislature living less than one hundred and twenty-five miles from the capitol.

Last Action

held for consideration in governmental operations

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations2/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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