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HB 1096 General Assembly; office allowances.

Introduced by: Robert H. Brink | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

General Assembly; office allowances. Changes the nonvouchered office allowance arrangement to an accountable plan within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code regulations. Members are required to substantiate their business expenditures on a quarterly basis and return any amount in excess of the substantiated expenses. The bill also provides a separate office equipment allowance not to exceed $2,500 during a two-year period. Members are required to submit a voucher and accompanying receipts prior to receiving payment for equipment expenses. The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate, under the direction of their respective Rules Committee, are required to establish a policy in their house regarding the transfer of office equipment purchased with the allowance to the Commonwealth when the equipment falls into disuse or the member leaves office.


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