An Act To Amend The Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement

LD 1968 amends Maine's reimbursement rules for state legislators. It sets daily meal allowances at $50 and housing allowances at $70 for Senate and House members attending legislative sessions or overnight stays, with actual lodging expenses reimbursed at the single-room rate when receipts are provided. The bill also specifies annual constituent service funds ($2,000 for Senators, $1,500 for House members), allows members to choose when to receive the first payment of these funds, and requires at least six Legislative Council members to approve allowance amounts, capping them at the federal per diem rate. These changes apply directly to all Maine state legislators and their reimbursement processes.