This bill amends Section 180.43 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the expenses of county sheriffs. It allows surplus funds from the Sheriff's Commissary Account to be used for a broader range of purposes, specifically for administering expenses related to training equipment, travel, jail operations, inmate care, and other jail-related expenditures. The previous language that limited the use of surplus funds to capital expenditures has been deleted. Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for sheriffs to file annual reports on their commissary operations and for these reports to be audited by the State Auditor and Inspector.

The bill also reiterates the authority of county sheriffs to operate or contract for the operation of a commissary and a telephone system for inmates, with funds from these operations being deposited into the appropriate accounts. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the financial management of sheriff's funds and improve the services provided to inmates in county jails.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-180.43