Bill No.: HB0075                  Drafter:  DJP

LSO No.:  08LSO-0155              Effective Date:

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0034

Chapter No.:

Prime Sponsor:     Management Council

Catch Title:       Legislative per diem.

Subject:            Change in per diem rate for state legislators

Summary/Major Elements:

· The current per diem rate of $85 was adopted in 2002 and became effective January 3, 2005.

· This bill raises the statutory per diem rate to $109 which matches the standard federal per diem rate for lodging, meals and incidental expenses.

· The bill also allows payment of actual expenses in lieu of per diem if authorized by Management Council policy.