Plain English Summary
This bill updates the mileage reimbursement rates and per diem (daily allowance) for North Carolina legislators to match the 2025 federal rates, effective when the 2027 General Assembly convenes. It replaces outdated federal rate references from 1993 with current 2024 federal rates for travel and meal expenses.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill ensures legislators are fairly compensated for actual travel costs to Raleigh, which have increased significantly since the rates were last updated in 1993. By tying reimbursement to current federal rates, the bill prevents legislators from bearing out-of-pocket expenses and keeps compensation aligned with the cost of living and fuel prices.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue that increasing legislator allowances adds to state budget expenditures at a time when other state priorities compete for funding. Some may also question whether legislators should receive compensation increases when many North Carolinians face financial constraints, or whether the federal rate is the appropriate benchmark for state lawmakers.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 115
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 102
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 39
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 101
Cosponsors (11)
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 72
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 11
Representative · District 116
Representative · District 107