HB519 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Harry Shiver

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Baldwin Co., sheriff, credit and debit card purchases

Summary

The bill would let Baldwin County Sheriff use credit or debit cards for limited purchases, with rules and audits to prevent misuse.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the sheriff could set written policies to buy tangible property or services using a county card. Procedures would include per-purchase and monthly spending limits, sole access to card numbers and accounts, and required records and monthly bill reviews. Bills must be paid in full and on time to avoid fees, and any rewards would go to the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund. The sheriff would choose the card provider based on factors like fees, rewards, and penalties.

Who It Affects

• Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office: gains authority to make limited purchases with a credit or debit card.
• Sheriff or designee: must maintain sole access to card information and ensure compliance, audits, and timely payments.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the sheriff to establish procedures for using a credit or debit card for approved purchases.
• Sets per-purchase and monthly spending limits.
• Requires sole access to card numbers and related codes by the sheriff or designee.
• Requires accurate purchase records and periodic audits.
• Requires monthly review of credit/debit card bills to detect unauthorized charges.
• Requires bills to be paid in full and on time to avoid fees.
• Requires the sheriff to select card providers based on fees, rewards, interest charges, penalties, and other considerations.
• Rewards or rebates from card use must be deposited into the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund.
• Applies only in Baldwin County and becomes effective immediately after 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

Baldwin County