Sheriff, to authorize use of credit card or debit card

HB 220 authorizes the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office to use credit or debit cards for purchasing tangible property or approved services, directly affecting the sheriff's department's spending processes. The bill requires the sheriff to establish written policies with specific safeguards, including spending limits per transaction and monthly, secure record-keeping to prevent unauthorized use. It mandates that card providers be selected based on fees, rewards, and penalties, with any rewards deposited into the sheriff's discretionary fund. The law explicitly states it cannot authorize spending beyond existing appropriations or create new debt for the county.