This bill amends Section 45-34-84.20 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically regarding the collection and disposition of special transaction fees by the Henry County Judge of Probate. The new legal language introduces a special transaction fee, which is capped at five dollars ($5), to be paid for public business transactions in the probate office. The bill specifies that the first two dollars ($2) of this fee will be allocated to a special fund for the judge of probate's discretionary use, aimed at maintaining and upgrading office records and equipment. Any amount collected beyond the initial two dollars will be directed to the Henry County General Fund.

Additionally, the bill allows the judge of probate the discretion to transfer funds from the special fund to the Henry County General Fund. The amendments clarify the collection process and ensure that the funds are used effectively for the improvement of the probate office. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-34-84