North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 14 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 550 — Modify Mileage and Per Diem.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    3 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 550, an additional line was included that contains details about the reimbursement process for lodging and meal expenses for members traveling to Raleigh. This change clarifies how members can be reimbursed for their trip costs, ensuring they can receive accurate and timely support for their expenses. By providing clear guidelines and referencing federal rates, this amendment helps streamline the reimbursement process, making it easier for members to understand their entitlements while serving.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 550 Short Title:
550 Mar 26, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40243-MC-1 Short Title:
Representative Logan.
Representatives Logan, Carney, Prather, and Roberson (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SET 2027 LEGISLATOR MILEAGE AND PER DIEM AT 2025 FEDERAL RATES.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 31, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SET 2027 LEGISLATOR MILEAGE AND PER DIEM AT 2025 FEDERAL RATES.
The amount of the weekly travel allowance shall be calculated for each member by multiplying the actual round-trip mileage from that member's home to the City of Raleigh by the rate per mile which is the business standard mileage rate set by the Internal Revenue Service in Rev.
The amount of the weekly travel allowance shall be calculated for each member by multiplying the actual round-trip mileage from that member's home to the Cityof Raleigh bythe rate per mile which is the business standard mileage rate set by the Internal Revenue Service in Rev.
A member who is authorized to travel, whether in or out of session, within the United States outside North Carolina, may elect to receive, in lieu of the amount provided in the preceding paragraph, a subsistence allowance of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) a day for meals, plus actual expenses for *DRH40243-MC-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 lodging when evidenced by a receipt satisfactory to the Legislative Services Officer, the latter not to exceed the maximum per diem rate for federal employees traveling to the same place, as set out at 58 Federal Register 67950-67964 (December 22, 1993) and at 59 Federal Register 23702-23709 (May 6, 1994).89 Federal Register 67093 (August 19, 2024).
A member who is authorized to travel, whether in or out of session, within the United States outside North Carolina, may elect to receive, in lieu of the amount provided in the preceding paragraph, a subsistence allowance *H550-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) a day for meals, plus actual expenses for lodging when evidenced by a receipt satisfactory to the Legislative Services Officer, the latter not to exceed the maximum per diem rate for federal employees traveling to the same place, as set out at 58 Federal Register 67950-67964 (December 22, 1993) and at 59 Federal Register 23702-23709 (May 6, 1994).89 Federal Register 67093 (August 19, 2024).
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 550?
HB 550 is sponsored by Brian Turner (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Aisha O. Dew (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Amber M. Baker (Democratic), James Roberson (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), and Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 550?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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