HB1553

Forest Park, City of; Municipal Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee

Chamber Passed·3/23/26

Georgia HB1553 authorizes the Municipal Court of the City of Forest Park to assess and collect a technology fee.

Georgia HB1553 authorizes the Municipal Court of the City of Forest Park to assess and collect a technology fee. The fee, not to exceed $10.00, is a surcharge on each criminal and quasi-criminal fine. Funds collected will be maintained in a segregated account and can only be used for authorized purposes upon the judge's order. These authorized uses include purchasing, leasing, maintaining, and installing technology infrastructure, implementing and maintaining evidence management systems, and supporting specialized police technology.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 45–0 · Mar 23
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Not Voting

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4 Absent

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History

Mar 31

Senate

Senate Committee Favorably Reported

Mar 31

Senate

Senate Passed/Adopted

Mar 25

Senate

Senate Read and Referred