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GA HB774
GA HB774Dekalb County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 needs of the Probate Court, including purchasing computer hardware and software, leasing and maintaining technology equipment, acquiring imaging and communication devices, and digitizing and archiving court records. The funds collected will be kept in a separate account and can only be used for these designated purposes. The authority to collect this technology fee will expire on July 1, 2035, and any remaining funds at that time will be dedicated to general technology uses in DeKalb County. The bill aims to help the DeKalb County Probate Court modernize its technological infrastructure and improve record-keeping capabilities by providing a dedicated funding mechanism for technology investments.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Imani Barnes (D)*,
Doreen Carter (D)*,
Omari Crawford (D)*,
Karla Drenner (D)*,
Billy Mitchell (D)*,
Mary Oliver (D)*,
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-04-30 (on 04/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71359 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238114 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236067 |
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