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GA HB979
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Gambill
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Bartow County Probate Court clerk to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 per civil action filing and up to $5.00 as a surcharge on each fine paid, with the exact amount set by the probate court judge
- Restricts fee revenue exclusively to the court's technology needs, including computer hardware/software purchases, imaging and scanning equipment, communications and printing systems, and digital archiving of court records for public access
- Requires all collected technology fees to be held in a segregated account by the probate court clerk and used only for authorized purposes
- Authority to assess the technology fee terminates on July 1, 2029, with any residual funds remaining dedicated to general Bartow County technology uses
Legislative Description
Bartow County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-04-22
4/22/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations1/26/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination1/23/2024
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