Appellate court expense allowance; authorize receipt for judicial duties performed in any area of the state.

SB 2489 authorizes Mississippi Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges to receive a daily expense allowance when performing judicial duties outside Jackson, Mississippi. The allowance equals the federal government's maximum daily rate for Jackson's high-cost area, capped at 20 days per month total - 12 days for travel outside Jackson and 20 days in Jackson. It ensures no judge receives more days of allowance than previously permitted under state law. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not increase overall expense allowances.