SB305 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to Hale County; to authorize the sheriff to establish procedures for utilizing a credit card or debit card for limited purchases provided the proper procedures are followed.
Summary: SB305 lets the Hale County Sheriff set up and run a controlled credit or debit card system for limited purchases.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the Hale County Sheriff to establish written policies for using a county sheriff's office credit or debit card for approved, limited purchases. It requires spending limits per purchase and per month, and procedures to ensure only the sheriff or a designee has access, keep accurate records, and review bills to prevent unauthorized charges, with timely payments to avoid fees. It also outlines criteria for selecting a card provider (fees, rewards, interest, penalties) and states that any rewards earned go to the sheriff's discretionary account. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Hale County Sheriff’s Office personnel (the sheriff or designee) who would manage and use the county-issued card under the approved procedures.
Hale County taxpayers and the county's discretionary fund, since spending is limited, monitored, and rewards from card use would go to the sheriff's discretionary account.

Key Provisions
Defines credit card and debit card for purposes of the act.
Authorizes the sheriff to establish a written policy and procedures governing the use of the card for approved purchases.
Sets monetary limits: per-purchase limit and a monthly total limit related to the discretionary fund.
Requires procedures to ensure sole access to card numbers, access codes, and security codes by the sheriff or designee.
Requires accurate recordkeeping of all purchases and periodic reviews during required audits.
Requires monthly review of bills to ensure no unauthorized charges and timely full payment of bills.
Requires the sheriff to select card provider(s) considering annual fees, rewards, interest charges, and penalties for late or partial payments.
If rewards are earned, they must be deposited into the Hale County Sheriff’s Office discretionary account.
Effective date: immediately upon the 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: Hale County, sheriff, to authorize use of credit card or debit card