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For Immediate Release
June 11, 2010
Contact: Sally Kohr
(717) 787-4651

Senator Alloway To Introduce Resolution to Reduce Senate Operating Expenses  

HARRISBURG – Senator Richard Alloway II (R-33) announced today that he will introduce a bipartisan resolution to reduce Senate operating expenses. 

The resolution would amend Senate Financial Operating Rules to replace the current per diem system with a new system that would require Senate members to submit receipts for reimbursable expenses. The reimbursement rates would be capped at the maximum rate allowed for federal tax purposes. 

"The Senate has taken broad steps toward providing stronger accountability and transparency in state government, and this is the next logical step to protect taxpayer dollars," Alloway said. "This step would truly allow taxpayers to see where every penny of their money is spent, and I am confident this new system would result in significant savings to the taxpayer." 

"This is a standard business practice," Alloway said.  "I don’t know any company that allows you to submit a claim without any proof that you spent money on that item.  It shouldn’t be any different in the state legislature."   

The resolution, Alloway said, has already garnered support from a few of his colleagues. 

Alloway will introduce the bipartisan resolution with Senator Andy Dinniman (D-19).