Senate Sponsors: MYERS,J-JACOBS. House Sponsors: MOFFITT-GILES-SMITH,MICHAEL-BRUNSVOLD-BIGGINS Short description: CNTY CD-GEOGRH INFO SYSTM-FEE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the county board of a county that provides and maintains a geographic information system may provide for an additional charge of $3 for filing every instrument, paper, or notice for record. Provides that funds collected pursuant to this amendatory Act must be used to implement and maintain a geographic information system. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Counties Code. Provides that $2 of the additional fee must be deposited into a special fund in the county treasury and used solely for the equipment, materials, and necessary expenses incurred by the county in implementing and maintaining the Geographic Information System. Provides that the remaining $1 must be deposited into the recorder's special funds and may be used, in the recorder's discretion, to defray the cost of implementing or maintaining the system. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0791 Last action date: 00-06-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status