Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 398: PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS: Prohibits payment for meals and incidental expenses for state public officials and employees from exceeding amounts for such expenses established by the U.S. General Services Administration

Enacted Last action June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 799.

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HB 398 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS: Prohibits payment for meals and incidental expenses for state public officials and employees from exceeding amounts for such expenses established by the U.S. General Services Administration. Primary sponsor: Jerome Zeringue (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 799.

HB 398: PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS: Prohibits payment for meals and incidental expenses for state public officials and employees from exceeding amounts for such expenses established by the U.S. General Services Administration

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