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GA SB344Probate Court of Crawford County; assessment and collection of a technology fee; authorize
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Introduced
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
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 Crawford 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 Crawford County to charge a technology fee for filing civil actions and as a surcharge on court fines, with a maximum of $5.00 for each type of fee. The technology fees can only be used for specific technological needs of the probate court, including purchasing computer hardware and software, leasing and maintaining equipment, installing imaging and communication technologies, and converting court records to digital formats for public access. The fees must 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 will be dedicated to general technology uses in Crawford County. 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)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71478 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239150 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/237539 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236553 |
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