All Roll Calls
Yes: 221 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 7012025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Terrell County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
Sponsored By: Mike Cheokas (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Tech fee authority ends July 2035
On July 1, 2035, the court’s authority to charge this technology fee ends. After that date, the clerk cannot add the fee to filings or fines. Any money left stays dedicated to Terrell County technology uses.
Court tech fee money only for technology
Money from these fees can be used only for the Terrell County Probate Court’s technology needs. Allowed uses include computers, software, leases, maintenance, audio‑visual and scanning gear, and converting records to digital files for public access. The clerk must keep the money in a separate account. An auditor approved by the county’s governing authority can audit the account.
Small tech fee in Terrell courts
The Terrell County Probate Court clerk can charge up to $5 for each civil filing. The clerk can also add up to $5 to each criminal fine from that court. If the probate judge also serves as the magistrate judge, the same up to $5 charge applies to magistrate court filings and fines. The probate judge sets the exact amount. This authority ends on July 1, 2035.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Cheokas
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/25/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 52 • No: 0
House vote • 3/13/2025
Local Calendar
Yes: 169 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
4/30/2025HouseAct 34
4/30/2025Effective Date
4/30/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/25/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/25/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/18/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/13/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/13/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/13/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
3/6/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/4/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/3/2025House
Bill Text
HB 701/AP* (v4)
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