SB62 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

Low Interest

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Marshall Co., sheriff, use of debit or credit card provided for
Summary: SB62 allows the Marshall County Sheriff to use a county-issued credit or debit card for limited purchases, with strict controls and audit requirements.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the Marshall County Sheriff to establish written procedures for making certain purchases from funds controlled by the sheriff using a credit or debit card. It requires policies that set per-purchase and monthly limits, ensure sole access to card information, maintain purchase records for audits, and require monthly review of card bills and timely full payment. It also requires consideration of card provider terms (fees, rewards, interest and penalties) and states that any rewards earned go to the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund of Marshall County.

Who It Affects
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office personnel who would use the credit or debit card and must follow the new policies and procedures.
Marshall County finances and budget/audit processes, including the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund, which will receive any rewards earned from card use.

Key Provisions
Authorization for the Sheriff to establish procedures to make limited purchases with a credit or debit card issued to the Sheriff’s Office.
Policy requirements including monetary limits per purchase, monthly purchase limits, sole access to card and numbers, and recordkeeping with periodic audit review.
Monthly review of credit/debit card bills to detect unauthorized charges and payment in full and on time to avoid charges.
Criteria for selecting card providers, such as annual fees, rewards, interest rates, service charges, penalties, and termination terms.
Rewards or rebates, if any, must be deposited into the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund of Marshall County.
Effective date: immediately after governor’s approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Marshall County