The bill, identified as HB231 Enrolled, pertains to Chilton County and aims to authorize the sheriff to establish procedures for using credit cards or debit cards for making authorized purchases of tangible personal property or services. The bill defines credit and debit cards and sets forth guidelines for their use, including establishing monetary limits on individual and total monthly purchases, ensuring secure access to cards and numbers, maintaining accurate records of transactions, and reviewing and paying bills in a timely manner to avoid extra charges.

The bill also outlines the criteria for selecting a credit card or debit card provider, considering factors such as annual fees, rewards or rebates, interest rates, and potential penalties for termination of the card. Any rewards or rebates earned from the use of the cards are to be deposited into the discretionary account of the Chilton County Sheriff's Office. The bill emphasizes that its purpose is to provide a more efficient payment method for authorized purchases and does not authorize the sheriff to exceed appropriated funds or establish debt for the Chilton County Commission. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2024, and the Senate passed the bill on May 2, 2024.