Astorino unveiled an ethics plan last month that would end the per diem system for state lawmakers as well as create term limits for the Legislature and elected officials. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Astorino's proposal would also scrap the per - diem system used by state lawmakers in exchange for a receipt system. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says he's also interested in changes to the per diem system as part of the pay raise plan. (wrvo.org)