LAC 4:V.1501. Authorization and Legal Basis

A. In accordance with the authority vested in the Commissioner of Administration by R.S. 39:231 and in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950-968. Notice is hereby given of the revisions to Policy and Procedures Memorandum No. 49 (PPM 49), the state’s general travel regulations, effective July 1, 2026. These amendments are both technical and substantive in nature and are intended to clarify certain portions of the previous regulations or provide for more efficient administration of travel policies. These regulations apply to all state departments, higher education, boards and commissions created by the legislature or executive order and operating from funds appropriated, dedicated, self-generated, federally funded, or funds generated from any other source. B. R.S. 28:231(A) states: "The Commissioner of Administration, with the approval of the Governor, shall, by rule or regulation, prescribe the conditions under which each of various forms of transportation may be used by state officers and employees in the discharge of the duties of their respective offices and positions in the state service and the conditions under which allowances will be granted for traveling expenses."