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GA HB1358

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

John LaHood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Brooks County to collect a technology fee of up to $10.00 per civil action filing and up to $10.00 as a surcharge on each fine assessed

  • Fees must be used exclusively for court technology needs including computer hardware/software, audio-visual equipment, imaging and scanning systems, and digital archiving of court records for public access

  • Collected funds must be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the magistrate court

  • Fee authority terminates on July 1, 2036, with any remaining funds dedicated to general Brooks County technology uses

Legislative Description

Brooks County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/3/2026
Intragovernmental Coordination2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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