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GA HB32
Cook County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Cook County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the clerk of the Probate Court of Cook County to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 for each civil action filed with the court. The technology fee can only be used for specific technological purposes, including purchasing computer hardware and software, leasing and maintaining computer equipment, and acquiring imaging, scanning, facsimile, communications, projection, and printing equipment and software. The collected funds must be kept in a segregated account subject to audit by a county-approved auditor, and can only be used for the specified technological needs. The authority to collect this fee will expire on July 1, 2030, after which any remaining funds will be dedicated to general Cook County technology uses. If the court determines there is a surplus of funds, the judge may transfer the surplus to the county governing authority once a year. The bill also includes a standard clause repealing any laws that conflict with its provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-04-30 (on 04/30/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69312 |
BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/232375 |
BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/229812 |
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