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GA HB1021

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hitchens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the additional penalty surcharge on traffic law violations under "Joshua's Law" from 1.5% to 3% of the original fine, with revenue directed to the Georgia Driver's Education Commission
  • Applies to fines or bond payments for violations of state traffic laws or local ordinances that adopt state traffic laws by reference
  • Additional penalty sums are separate from and on top of any amounts paid into pension, annuity, or retirement funds under Title 47 or other provisions
  • Effective date of July 1, 2020, applying to offenses committed on or after that date
  • Existing sunset provision remains unchanged, with the surcharge Code section set to be repealed on June 30, 2022, unless extended by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Georgia Driver's Education Commission; increase the additional penalty for violation of traffic laws or ordinance under "Joshua's Law"

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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