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GA SB489

GA SB489
Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; allow to set monthly dues


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Introduced
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to allow the Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia to set monthly dues; to provide for limitations on such authority; to provide for factors in such determination; to increase the fee on marriage licenses; to increase the fee on civil filings; to increase the fee on certain fines and bond forfeitures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia to set monthly dues for its members, which will range from $105.00 to $150.00, and will cease after 30 years of payment, with the board determining the exact amount based on actuarial recommendations and the fund's financial health. Additionally, the bill increases the fee collected from marriage license applications from 20% to 25%, the portion of civil filing fees dedicated to the fund from $2.00 to $5.00, and the amount collected from fines and forfeited bonds in criminal and quasi-criminal cases from $3.00 to $5.00, all of which contribute to the retirement benefits and administrative costs of the fund.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred (on 02/11/2026)

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