Sheriff, to authorize use of credit card or debit card
This bill authorizes the Chilton County Sheriff to use credit or debit cards for purchasing approved property and services. It requires the sheriff to create written rules that set spending limits, ensure only authorized personnel have access to card details, and mandate regular audits and timely bill payments. The law also guides the sheriff on selecting a card provider based on fees and rewards, with any earned rewards going into the sheriff's discretionary fund. Ultimately, the measure aims to streamline payments while ensuring financial accountability and preventing the county from incurring unauthorized debt.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Feb 27, 2024
Signed May 17, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 2, 2024 · House Mar 5, 2024
How they voted
26–0
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 35
May 2, 2024
D
Democratic8
87% Yea
R
Republican27
70% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
4
May 2, 2024
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1006
upper
Apr 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 188
lower
Feb 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Feb 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Van Smith
RRepublican
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