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GA HB778Upson County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
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Introduced
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
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 Magistrate Court of Upson 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 Magistrate Court of Upson County to charge a technology fee of up to $5.00 for each civil action filed and up to $5.00 as a surcharge on each court fine. The technology fees must be used exclusively for the court's technological needs, which specifically include purchasing computer hardware and software, leasing and maintaining computer equipment, acquiring imaging and communication technologies, and converting court records to digital formats for public access. The clerk of the magistrate court must maintain these funds in a separate account and can only use them for the specified technological purposes. The authority to collect this technology fee will expire on July 1, 2035, at which point any remaining funds will be dedicated to general technology uses in Upson County. The bill aims to help the local magistrate court modernize its technological infrastructure by providing a dedicated funding mechanism.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
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/71400 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238846 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236284 |
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