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AL HB497

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Beech

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

HB497 Summary

  • Amends Section 2 of Act 95-220 (1995) to assess an additional fee on all documents submitted for recording in the Washington County probate judge's office that are subject to deed or mortgage tax.

  • Creates the Washington County Probate Judge Fund in the county treasury to receive the additional recording fees and any interest earned.

  • Deposits generated fees into the fund on a monthly basis for use by the judge of probate at their sole discretion for office operations.

  • Authorizes fund use for digitalization of records, acquiring and updating technology, replacing existing technology, and recordkeeping purposes.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Washington Co., judge of probate, add'l fee on deed or mortgage tax documents, collected and distributed into the Washington Co. Probate Judge Fund for the judge of probate, disposition of fees, Act 95-220, 1995 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Washington County

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor at 4:10 p.m. on May 7, 2015.

5/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation4/23/2015
Local Legislation4/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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