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GA HB952
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Victor Anderson
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Habersham County to charge a technology fee of up to $10.00 per civil action filing and up to $10.00 as a surcharge on each fine assessed by the court, with the exact amount set by the chief magistrate
- Restricts fee revenue exclusively to court technology needs, including computer hardware/software, audio-visual and communications equipment, data storage, remote access systems, cloud-based document storage platforms, and cybersecurity insurance
- Requires collected funds to be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of Magistrate Court and used only for authorized technology purposes
- Authority to assess the technology fee terminates on July 1, 2044, at which point any remaining funds must be dedicated to general Habersham County technology uses
- Effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Habersham County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-07-01
4/22/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations1/30/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination1/23/2024
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