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GA HB855

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Deffenbaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Doubles the additional penalty assessed on traffic law fines from 1.5% to 3% of the original fine, applying to all Georgia courts imposing fines or bond payments for state traffic law violations or local ordinances adopting state traffic laws by reference
  • Funds the Georgia Driver's Education Commission through the increased penalty surcharge
  • Extends the automatic sunset/repeal date for the additional penalty provision from June 30, 2019, to June 30, 2022, unless further extended by the General Assembly
  • Additional penalty amounts are separate from and do not affect contributions to pension, annuity, or retirement funds under Title 47 or other existing surcharges

Legislative Description

Georgia Driver's Education Commission; additional penalty to be assessed for violation of traffic laws and ordinances; increase

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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