(3) Each member may receive their actual and necessary lodging expenses incurred in the course of their duties pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board. However, reimbursement for lodging expenses shall not exceed the rate allowed to state employees or seventy-five dollars ($75) a day, whichever is greater.
(b) For purposes of subdivision (a), the following apply:
(1) Transportation expenses shall be reimbursed at the rate allowed to state employees per mile traveled by automobile or actual fare when traveling by airplane, railway,
or other manner of transportation.
(2) Meal expenses shall be reimbursed at the rate allowed to state employees.