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HB 5405 — Trust Funds of the State Courts System

by Appropriations Committee and Rep. Glorioso

This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.

Prepared by: Budget Committee (BC)

The bill: 

  • Amends ss. 28.241, 34.041, 35.22, and 44.108, F.S., to redirect moneys generated from filing fees from the state courts’ Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund.
  • The moneys credited to the State Courts Revenue Trust Fund include fees for trial and appellate proceedings, filing fees from any civil action, suit, or proceeding in county court, clerk of district court filing fees, and a filing fee of $1 on all proceedings in the circuit or county courts.

If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2011.
Vote:  Senate 39-0; House 117-1