State officers; authorizing per diem in lieu of expenses for certain state officers; effective date.
HB 2889 establishes a fixed daily allowance (per diem) for certain Oklahoma state officers instead of requiring them to track and submit actual travel expenses. The allowance, based on IRS rules for deductible travel costs, applies to officers traveling for official duties but is prohibited if they have state-provided housing or are engaged in campaign activities. It specifically affects state officers listed in Section 250.4 of Oklahoma law. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
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Legislator
Party
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Tammy Townley
RRepublican
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