The bill authorizes the sheriff of Lauderdale County to conduct fundraising events, such as rodeos, and allows the profits from these events to be used for any lawful purpose related to the operation of the sheriff's office. This new provision is intended to provide additional financial support for the sheriff's office and is characterized as remedial and curative, meaning it aims to clarify and validate actions taken by the sheriff in accordance with this new authority.
Additionally, the bill includes a statement that any actions taken by the sheriff in line with the new fundraising authority are ratified and confirmed, ensuring that past activities are recognized as legitimate. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, which occurred in the House on February 13, 2025, and was subsequently passed by the Senate on March 4, 2025.