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By Vivian Parsons, Executive Director
Hello CCAWV...We are now in the 22nd day of the 2012 Legislative Session. February 20th is the last day to introduce new bills in the House and Senate. Following is a quick up date on some bills of county interest:
Calls to Action
SB 167 - Authorizing counties and municipalities accept credit or check card as payment. This bill passed out of the Senate and goes to the House. Will keep you posted on House committee assignment.
SB 168 - The county officials compensation increase bill is pending in Senate Finance. Support for the bill needs to be expressed to members of Senate Finance. Comments from several legislators is that the amounts are likely to be adjusted if the bill progresses.
SB 347 - Allowing counties to keep all the transfer taxes they currently collect to be used for regional jail costs. Currently half is sent to the State. This bill is also in Senate Finance. Calls of support to Senate Finance is needed to get this bill moving.