HB100 Summary

• Authorizes the Lauderdale County Sheriff to establish procedures for using credit cards or debit cards to purchase tangible personal property and services.

• Requires the sheriff to adopt written policies including monetary limits on individual and monthly purchases, access restrictions, accurate record-keeping, monthly bill review, and timely full payment to avoid fees.

• Mandates the sheriff to select card providers based on annual fees, rewards/rebates, interest rates, service charges, late fees, and termination penalties.

• Requires any rewards or rebates earned from card use to be deposited into the sheriff's discretionary account.

• Clarifies the provision does not authorize spending beyond appropriated funds or allow the sheriff to establish debt for Lauderdale County Commission; effective June 1, 2025.