Sheriff, to authorize use of credit card or debit card
HB 101 authorizes the Mobile County Sheriff's Office to use credit or debit cards for purchasing physical goods or approved services, directly affecting the sheriff's office operations. It requires the sheriff to establish written policies including spending limits per transaction and monthly, secure access controls, detailed record-keeping, and monthly bill reviews to prevent unauthorized charges. The bill mandates full monthly payment to avoid fees and specifies that any rewards from card use must be deposited into the sheriff's discretionary fund. It explicitly prohibits overspending beyond legally appropriated funds or creating debt for the county commission.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Signed Apr 3, 2025
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Introduced
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Enrolled
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Apr 3, 2025
MODERATE
This bill was finalized and enrolled after being introduced, with minor formatting updates and reorganization of text. The substantive policy content regarding credit card and debit card usage by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office remains unchanged, including definitions, spending limits, and procedural requirements.
TECHNICAL
Header changed from 'HB101 INTRODUCED' to 'HB101 ENROLLED' indicating the bill has been finalized and signed into law.
Document tracking number updated from AP6XQ77-1 to AP6XQ77-2.
Page numbering and layout were reorganized during the enrollment process, with text renumbered to accommodate the new format.
Added signature lines for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate with certification dates (House: 25-Feb-25, Senate: 19-Mar-25).
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 381
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Mobile County Legislation)
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 196
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Mobile County Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Shirey
RRepublican
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