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HB33 • 2025

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

Cook 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
Cannon, Chas
Last action
2025-04-30
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the fee exists but does not specify the dollar amount or exact list of allowed uses.

Cook County Magistrate Court Technology Fee

This law allows the Cook County Magistrate Court to charge a technology fee and sets rules for how that money is used, when it stops being collected, and what happens to any leftover funds.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Cook County.
  • Identifies the authorized uses of the technology fee.
  • Provides for the termination of the technology fee.
  • Dedicates any remaining funds after the fee ends to specific purposes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Magistrate Court of Cook County
  • People who pay fees at the Cook County Magistrate Court

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state how much money will be charged for the technology fee.
  • The specific list of allowed uses for the collected funds is mentioned but not detailed in this summary.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-30 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

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