The following states have no per diems: Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Ohio.
1) Alaska: $234.
Linked to the the time of the year and tied to the federal rate. “Legislators who reside in the Capitol area receive 75% of the federal rate.”
Annual Salary: $50,400.
3) Kentucky: $188.22.
Tied to 110% of the federal per diem rate.
Annual salary: $21,462.12.
4) Tennessee: $188.22.
Tied to the federal rate.
Annual salary: $20,203.
5) Pennsylvania: $185.
Summer rates for June, July and August.
Annual salary: $84,012.
6) Colorado: $183 for legislators who live 50 miles from the Capitol; $45 for those who live within 50 miles.
Annual salary: $30,000.
7) Virginia: $180 (Senators) $170 (House members).
Annual salary: $18,000 (Senate).
Annual salary: $17,640 (House).
8) Hawaii: $175 for members living outside of Oahu during session; $10 for members living on Oahu.
Annual salary: $57,852.
9) Georgia: $173.
Rate set by the Legislative Services Committee.
Annual salary: $17,341.68.
10) New York: $172 includes overnight stay; $61 for partial day.
Annual salary: $79,500.
11) New Mexico: $159.
Tied to the federal rate.
Annual salary: None.
12) Pennsylvania: $157.
Tied to the COLA.
Annual salary: $84,012.
13) Indiana: $156.
Tied to the federal rate.
Annual salary: $24,140.16.
14) Louisiana: $153.
Tied to the federal rate.
Annual salary: $22,800 includes expense allowances.
14) Oklahoma: $153.
Tied to the federal rate.
Annual salary: $38,400
15) Texas: $150.
Rate set by the Ethics Commission.
Annual salary: $7,200
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures.
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