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HB1297 • 2025

Pierce County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee

Pierce County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee

Taxes Technology
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Meeks, Steven
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Checked against official source text during the last sync.

Technology Fee for Pierce County Magistrate Court

This law allows the Magistrate Court in Pierce County to charge a fee specifically for technology costs.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Pierce County.
  • Identifies the authorized uses of such technology fee.
  • Provides for the termination of such technology fee.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Magistrate Court of Pierce County
  • People who pay fees to this court

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not state the specific dollar amount for the fee.
  • The exact list of technology items allowed under 'authorized uses' is not detailed in the summary.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Pierce County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee