HB340 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Parker MooreRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

To authorize the Sheriff of Morgan County to establish procedures to make limited purchases using a credit card or debit card provided the proper procedures are followed.

Summary

HB340 lets the Morgan County Sheriff set up a controlled system to make limited purchases with a county credit or debit card for the Sheriff’s Office.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes the Sheriff to create procedures for making purchases with a card issued to the Sheriff’s Office. The policy must include limits on individual purchases and monthly totals, ensure sole access to card details, require accurate purchase records, mandatory monthly bill reviews, and timely full payment. It also requires careful selection of the card provider based on fees, rewards, and other terms, and any rewards earned must be deposited into the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund. The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Morgan County Sheriff's Office personnel who would use the card and must follow the new procedures
• Morgan County taxpayers and county finances, including the Sheriff's Discretionary Fund and overall spending oversight

Key Provisions

• Definitions of CREDIT CARD and DEBIT CARD as used in the act
• Authority for the Sheriff to establish procedures governing limited purchases with a card issued to the Sheriff's Office
• Policy requirements: (a) per-purchase limit, (b) monthly limit considering the discretionary fund, (c) procedures to ensure sole access to card numbers and security information, (d) procedures to keep accurate purchase records, (e) monthly bill reviews for unauthorized charges, (f) procedures to ensure bills are paid in full and on time, (g) criteria for selecting card providers including annual fees, rewards, interest/charges, penalties, and other relevant considerations
• Rewards or rebates earned shall be deposited into the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund of Morgan County
• Effective date: immediately following passage and governor 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

Morgan County; sheriff's office, use of credit cards or debit cards authorized.