HB247 Summary

• County commissions may establish procedures allowing the chief administrative officer to make limited purchases using county-issued credit or debit cards for approved tangible personal property or services.

• Monthly card purchases cannot exceed 0.25% of the county's general fund budget, with individual purchase limits and sole access controls managed by the chief administrative officer.

• County commissions must adopt written policies including card access restrictions, record-keeping procedures, monthly bill reviews, timely payment requirements, and compliance with Alabama public bid laws.

• Counties may implement procurement or purchasing card programs designed to provide significant cost savings, requiring prior approval and safeguards against mismanagement, with full payment due within 45 days of purchase.

• Any rewards or rebates earned from card usage must be deposited into the county general fund, and the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts shall audit card utilization for compliance with public bid requirements.