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AL HB147
Bill
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hill
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AI Summary
HB147 Summary
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St. Clair County Commission shall reimburse the offices of judge of probate, revenue commissioner, and sheriff up to $2,500 per fiscal year (or higher amount as set by county commission) for monetary losses arising from good faith errors or acceptance of worthless or forged checks, drafts, and money orders.
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County officers and their employees must exercise due care in performing duties, make diligent efforts to correct errors, and attempt to collect amounts subject to potential loss immediately upon discovery.
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Reimbursement does not apply to deliberate misuse or misappropriation of funds by the official or any clerk or employee of their office.
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When worthless or forged instruments are received for licenses or transactions, the official shall attempt to retrieve the license and may void it or reverse/cancel the transaction if it cannot be recovered, with state offices marking records accordingly.
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Officials must notify law enforcement agencies if inquiries are made regarding void licenses, and all violations shall be prosecuted under current law.
Legislative Description
Relating to St. Clair County; providing that the offices of judge of probate, revenue commissioner, and sheriff shall be reimbursed from the county general fund for monetary loss resulting from the performance of official duties for errors or mistakes made in good faith, not to exceed a certain maximum per annum; and providing for the voiding of licenses issued and other transactions based on worthless or forged checks.
Last Action
Enacted
4/20/2023