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House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: October 17, 2013 11:26 AM
From: Representative Nick Miccarelli
To: All House members
Subject: Resolution- Amendment to House Rules
 

In the near future, I intend to introduce an amendment to the House Rules.

Accountability changes at the beginning of the 2010-2011 Legislative Session resulted in substantial reductions in reimbursement of Members’ lodging and meal expenses. In fact, the saving realized were over $ 1.8 million (34% reduction) as compared to the prior session. With that in mind, I believe there is still room for improvement in the practices of the House.

Outside of session days, committee hearings/meetings and those days necessitated by travel (i.e., days before or after session days or committee hearings/meetings), Members could submit for reimbursement for no more than seven days in a calendar month.
Members would not be permitted to submit for reimbursement for any holiday unless:
  • The House is in session on that holiday or the day before or after that holiday.
  • The Member is attending a committee meeting/hearing on that holiday or the day before or after that holiday.
  • The Member is involved in an official commemoration of a holiday as part of his or her legislative duties (e.g., the Chair of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee attending an official function on Veterans Day).

Please join me in co-sponsoring this resolution.


Introduced as HR585