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GA HB1298

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

John LaHood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Probate Court of Brooks County to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 per civil action filing, with the exact amount set by the probate court judge
  • Fee revenue must be held in a segregated account and used exclusively for court technology needs, including computer hardware/software, audio-visual and imaging equipment, communications systems, and digitization of court records for public access
  • Authority to assess the technology fee terminates on July 1, 2034
  • Any residual funds remaining after termination will be dedicated to general Brooks County technology uses at the discretion of the Brooks County Board of Commissioners

Legislative Description

Brooks County; Probate Court; authorize collection of a technology fee

Last Action

Effective Date 2024-05-01

5/1/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/27/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination2/20/2024

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