HB2 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Republican
Session: First Special Session 2016
Title: Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits, waiver by status of work requirements to receive, prohibited
Summary: HB2 lets the Baldwin County Sheriff set up a controlled process to make limited purchases with a sheriff's office credit or debit card, with strict accountability and audits.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the Baldwin County Sheriff to implement written rules for using a credit or debit card issued to the Sheriff's Office for approved purchases. The policy must set per-purchase and monthly limits, ensure only the sheriff or a designee can use the card, keep clear purchase records, review bills for unauthorized charges, and pay bills on time. The sheriff chooses the card provider based on fees, rewards, and penalties, and any rewards go to the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund. The act becomes effective after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office staff (the Sheriff and designee) who will have access to and manage the sheriff's credit/debit card and related procedures
Sheriff's Discretionary Fund of Baldwin County (receives any rewards or rebates earned from card use)

Key Provisions
Applies only in Baldwin County and defines credit and debit cards for use by the Sheriff’s Office.
Allows the Sheriff to establish written policies governing card use, including purchase and monthly spending limits, access controls, and record-keeping requirements.
Requires monthly review of card bills to detect unauthorized charges and timely payment to avoid fees.
Sheriff to choose card provider based on annual fees, rewards, interest and other charges, and termination terms.
Any rewards or rebates earned must be deposited into the Sheriff's Discretionary Fund of Baldwin County.
Effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Food Stamps