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01 LC 19 4833
Senate Bill
23
By: Senators Brown of the 26th, Starr of
the 44th, Hooks of the 14th and Dean of the
31st
A BILL TO BE
ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated, relating to the annual salaries of certain state officials, so as to
provide that members of the General Assembly may be reimbursed for certain
membership dues; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated, relating to the annual salaries of certain state officials, is
amended by striking in its entirety subparagraph (C) of paragraph (22) of
subsection (a) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(C) In addition
to any other compensation and allowances authorized for members of the General
Assembly, each member may be reimbursed for per diem differential and for actual
expenses incurred in the performance of duties within the state as a member of
the General Assembly in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 per year. Expenses
reimbursable up to such amount shall be limited to one or more of the following
purposes: lodging, meals, per diem differential, postage, personal services,
dues for membership in organizations related to legislative duties,
printing and publications, rents, supplies (including software),
telecommunications, transportation, utilities, and purchasing or leasing
of equipment. If equipment purchased by a member has a depreciated value of
$100.00 or less when such member leaves office, the equipment does not need to
be returned to the state. No reimbursement shall be made for any postage which
is used for a political newsletter. No reimbursement shall be paid for lodging
or meals for any day for which a member receives the daily expense allowance as
provided in this paragraph. Such expenses shall be reimbursed upon the
submission of sworn vouchers to the legislative fiscal office. Such sworn
vouchers shall be accompanied by a supporting document or documents showing
payment for each expense claimed or an explanation of the absence of such
documentation. No sworn voucher or supporting document shall be required for
per diem
differential."
SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are
repealed.