Bill
SB 26
Montana law now allows legislators to claim mileage reimbursement at IRS federal rates instead of a fixed state rate, automatically adjusting annually.
SB 26 allows Montana legislators to receive mileage reimbursement at the current IRS standard mileage rate rather than a fixed state rate. The bill has already been signed into law as of April 3, 2025, and establishes that lawmakers can claim reimbursement based on actual miles traveled for legislative business using the federally-determined rate.
Mileage reimbursement rates directly affect the out-of-pocket costs legislators bear when traveling to perform their duties, particularly in rural states like Montana where legislative districts can be geographically large. Using the IRS rate creates an objective, automatically-adjusting standard rather than requiring legislative action each time reimbursement rates need updating, though it also means rates may shift annually based on federal determinations.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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