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GA HB952

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Victor Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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