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GA HB790

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patty Stinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Macon County Probate Court to charge a technology fee up to $5.00 per civil action filing and up to $5.00 as a surcharge on each fine assessed by the court

  • Fees must be used exclusively for court technology needs including computer hardware/software, imaging and scanning equipment, communications systems, and digitization of court records for public access

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

  • Authority to assess the technology fee terminates on July 1, 2035, with any residual funds dedicated to general Macon County technology uses

Legislative Description

Macon County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-04-30

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/28/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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