SB 539 – Allows the county commission, or a county officer designated by the county commission, to provide passport services if the circuit court clerk does not provide the services

• Sponsor: Brown
• LR Number: 2372S.02T
• Committee: Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
• Last Action: 6/30/2015 - Signed by Governor
• Journal Page: S1764
• Title: SCS SB 539
• Effective Date: August 28, 2015
• House Handler: Franklin

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 539 - This act allows the county commission, or a county officer designated by the county commission, to take or process applications for passports, or their renewal, if the court clerk in the circuit in which the county is located does not offer such services. Fees charged for the service are retained by the county office that provides the service.

This provision is similar to a provision of HCS/SB 364 (2015) and HCS/SB 148 (2015).

MEGHAN LUECKE