HB772 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

William “Bill” M. Beasley

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Bullock Co., sheriff, jail vending machines authorized, distrib. of proceeds to sheriff's fund for law enforcement purposes

Summary

HB772 allows Bullock County to install jail vending machines and directs the profits to the Sheriff’s Fund for local law enforcement use.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Sheriff of Bullock County to place vending machines in the county jail canteen. Proceeds from these machines must be deposited into the Sheriff’s Fund and used exclusively for law enforcement purposes and the sheriff’s office operations as the sheriff sees fit. The fund and its use must not replace other sheriff income or reimbursements, and conflicting laws are repealed; the act takes effect immediately after the governor’s approval.

Who It Affects

• The Sheriff of Bullock County and the Sheriff’s Office: may install vending machines and will control and use the profits through the Sheriff’s Fund for law enforcement purposes.
• Bullock County residents and taxpayers: potential impact on local funding for law enforcement, since proceeds are directed to a dedicated fund and used for sheriff-related activities without reducing existing income sources.

Key Provisions

• The Sheriff may allow vending machines to be placed in the jail canteen in Bullock County.
• Proceeds from vending machines go into the Sheriff’s Fund.
• The Sheriff’s Fund must be used exclusively for law enforcement purposes and the sheriff’s office operations as the sheriff sees fit.
• The Sheriff’s Fund and its use must not diminish or replace other reimbursements or income for the sheriff or the office.
• All conflicting laws or parts of laws are repealed.
• The act becomes effective immediately following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Bullock County