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Introduced
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
In Committee
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revising the collections requirements of a clerk of court when a party petitions for a dissolution of marriage; revising the collections requirements of a clerk of court in probate matters; revising the collections requirements of a clerk of court in trial and appellate proceedings; revising the collections requirements of a clerk of court as it relates to fines, fees, service charges, and costs remitted to the state, etc.
AI Summary
This bill revises the collections requirements of clerks of court in various proceedings, including dissolution of marriage, probate matters, and trial and appellate proceedings. The bill changes the distribution of certain filing fees and service charges collected by clerks, directing them to the fine and forfeiture fund rather than the General Revenue Fund. It also modifies the timing and calculation of funds that clerks must remit to the state. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (S)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 977 (Ch. 2023-284) (on 04/28/2023)
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