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Senate committee advances bill to let cities, counties use electronic transfers without preapproval
Summary
The City, County & Local Affairs Committee advanced HB 12‑62 to remove a preapproval requirement by the Legislative Joint Audit Committee for local electronic funds transfers, replacing it with a requirement that local governments adopt written policies that meet audit best practices.
Senator Raipord presented House Bill 12‑62 to the City, County & Local Affairs Committee and said the bill removes the Legislative Joint Audit Committee’s role in preapproving specific types of electronic funds transfers used by cities and counties and instead requires written policies that conform to legislative audit best practices. "It's needed to allow cities and counties to implement modern payment methods quicker," Senator Raipord said.
Kevin White, assistant legal counsel for Legislative Audit, told the committee the bill covers outflows — electronic transfers that disperse funds — for cities, counties and water and sewer departments, and does not change processes for district court intake. White said the intent is to move audit oversight from a preapproval role to a post-audit, risk‑based review of documented procedures to ensure compliance with best practices.
Senator Flowers asked whether similar problems in district courts — including past instances where collected funds had gone missing — would be addressed; White said the bill does not apply to district‑court intake and suggested separate review if members have concerns. After questions and no public opposition, the committee moved a do‑pass recommendation and advanced the bill.
The committee recorded no formal amendment during discussion and took a voice vote to report the bill favorably to the next legislative stage.
