The bill authorizes the Board of Commissioners of Chilton County 911 to establish procedures for the Director of Chilton County 911 to make purchases using a credit or debit card issued to the agency. The new legal language inserted into the bill outlines specific procedures that must be followed, including setting monetary limits on individual and total monthly purchases, ensuring that only the Director or designated assistant has access to the cards, maintaining accurate records of all transactions, and reviewing bills monthly to prevent unauthorized charges. Additionally, any rewards or rebates earned from the use of these cards must be deposited into the discretionary account of Chilton County 911.
The bill emphasizes that it does not authorize Chilton County 911 to exceed funds that have been legally appropriated or to incur debt for the county or the Chilton County Commission. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2025. The Senate passed the bill on May 14, 2025, following its origin and passage in the House on April 8, 2025.