Montgomery County; sheriff's office, authorize the use of credit cards
This bill authorizes the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to use a credit card for approved purchases of property and services. To ensure responsible use, the sheriff must create written rules that set spending limits per transaction and per month, restrict card access to the sheriff or their designee, and require regular audits and monthly bill reviews. The sheriff is also instructed to choose a card provider based on factors like fees, interest rates, and potential rewards, with any earned rewards going into the Sheriff's Fund. The law takes effect on October 1, 2024.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Apr 9, 2024
Signed May 17, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 23, 2024 · House May 7, 2024
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Apr 23, 2024
D
Democratic8
100% Yea
R
Republican27
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
4
May 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1119
lower
May 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Apr 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Montgomery County Legislation)
lower
Apr 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 700
upper
Apr 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Apr 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation )
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kirk Hatcher
DDemocratic
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