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HB778 • 2025

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

Upson 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
Dickey, Robert
Last action
2025-04-30
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Upson County Magistrate Court Technology Fee

This law allows the Upson County Magistrate Court to charge a technology fee and sets rules for how that money is used.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Upson County to assess and collect a technology fee.
  • Identifies authorized uses for the funds collected from this fee.
  • Provides instructions on ending the collection of the fee if needed.
  • Directs what happens with any leftover money after the fee is no longer charged.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Magistrate Court in Upson County
  • People who pay fees to this specific court

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state the exact dollar amount of the technology fee.
  • The summary lists that uses are identified but does not list every specific item the money can buy.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-30 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

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