SB280 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

County Commission, purchasing, use of credit or debit cards, rebates distrib. to co., general fund

Summary

Allows Alabama counties to let the chief administrative officer use a county-issued credit or debit card for limited purchases, with rules to control spending.

What This Bill Does

SB280 lets county commissions set up a written policy allowing the chief administrative officer to make certain purchases with a county-issued card for tangible property or services approved by the county. It imposes limits: a maximum amount for any single purchase and a monthly limit not exceeding 0.25% (one-fourth of one percent) of the county's general fund budget. It requires strict access controls, purchase order processes, detailed record-keeping, monthly bill reviews, and timely full payment. Any rewards or rebates from card use go to the county general fund, and the county selects card providers based on specified factors; the law takes effect immediately after governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• County governments in Alabama (county commissions and their chief administrative officers) who would be authorized to use a county-issued credit or debit card for limited purchases under a written policy.
• Taxpayers and the county general fund, which would be impacted by regulated spending, record-keeping, oversight, and any rewards or rebates deposited into the general fund.

Key Provisions

• Authorize the county commission to establish procedures allowing the chief administrative officer to make limited purchases using a county-issued credit or debit card, for tangible personal property or services approved by the county.
• Include requirements on spending limits, access controls, purchase order submission, record-keeping, monthly bill review, timely payment, provider selection criteria, and handling of rewards or rebates.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Counties