Sheriff, use of credit card or debit card authorized

HB 576 authorizes the Sheriff of Jackson County to establish procedures for using a credit card or debit card to make purchases of tangible personal property or services for the sheriff's office. The bill requires the sheriff to adopt written policies, including monetary limits for individual and total monthly purchases, and procedures for secure card access, accurate record-keeping, and timely bill payment. Any rewards or rebates earned from card use must be deposited into the sheriff's discretionary account. This measure provides a new payment method for authorized purchases without increasing spending limits or creating debt for the Jackson County Commission.