HB382 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve HurstRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Talladega Co., sheriff, credit and debit card purchases, provided for
Summary: Allows the Talladega County Sheriff to use a credit or debit card for limited purchases with strict accountability and audit requirements.
What This Bill Does
The sheriff can establish procedures to make certain purchases using a sheriff-issued card. The policy must set per-purchase and monthly limits, ensure the sheriff or designee has sole access to the card and codes, keep accurate purchase records for audits, require monthly bill review for unauthorized charges, and ensure bills are paid in full and on time. It also requires selecting card providers based on fees, rewards, interest and penalties, and any rewards earned must go to the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund. The act applies only in Talladega County and becomes effective after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Talladega County Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff (or designee), who will perform authorized purchases under the new card policy
Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund of Talladega County, which would receive any rewards or rebates
Vendors and service providers who transact with the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office under the new purchasing process

Key Provisions
authorizes the Talladega County Sheriff to establish procedures for limited purchases with a sheriff-issued credit or debit card
requires a written policy with: (i) per-purchase limit, (ii) monthly spending limit, (iii) sole access to card and numbers, (iv) accurate recordkeeping, (v) monthly bill review for unauthorized charges, (vi) timely full payment of bills
requires the Sheriff to select card providers considering annual fees, rewards, interest and charges for late payment, penalties for termination, and other relevant factors
states that any rewards or rebates earned must be deposited into the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund
becomes effective immediately after the governor signs the act

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