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GA HB935Thomas County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
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 Thomas 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 Probate Court of Thomas County to collect a technology fee, not exceeding $10.00, for each civil action filed with the court, with these funds to be used exclusively for the court's technological needs, such as purchasing and maintaining computer hardware, software, and related equipment like scanners and printers. The collected fees will be kept in a separate account, audited by an auditor approved by Thomas County's governing authority, and this fee collection authority will end on July 1, 2031, at which point any remaining funds will be dedicated to general Thomas County technology uses, with any declared surplus being transferable to the county's governing authority.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72133 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243576 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239660 |
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