Kudo's to the legislative leaders (including head of the Senate and Assembly- both democrats) for this from the LVRJ:
Legislative Commission members decided Wednesday to outlaw almost all travel by legislators over the interim period between now and February 2013 when they will convene their next regular legislative session.
The 12 members named dozens of legislators to serve on interim committees over the next year and a half, but stipulated there will be almost no out-of-state travel and in-state travel should be limited. All interim committees will be teleconferenced between the Legislative Building in Carson City and the Sawyer Building in Las Vegas.
Southern Nevada legislators were told to attend meetings in the Sawyer Building, rather than fly to Carson City, while Northern Nevadans must attend the Carson City meetings.
The decision comes as Nevada remains in a recession and legislators are looking for ways to limit spending.
Nonetheless, the legislators still will be paid their $146-a-day salaries for attending interim committee meetings. Total spending on salaries will be $188,774 over the next year and a half. Legislators receive an $8,777 salary during the 120-day regular sessions every other year.
http://www.lvrj.com/news/panel-decides-to-restrict-lawmakers-travel-128353343.html
This is common sense and it should be followed throughout the country and with the federal government.
This will save on travel expenses and also per diem expenses.
Good job, Nevada legislators.
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