Senate Sponsors: MYERS. Short description: COUNTIES CD-FEES GENERALLY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county board may by ordinance impose and collect an increase in any statutorily authorized fee when justified by an acceptable cost study showing that the current fee is not sufficient to cover the cost of providing the service. Provides that the county board must prepare a statement of the costs of providing each service and that all documents in support of the increase are subject to public audit and inspection. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the provisions authorizing a county board to increase any statutorily authorized fees if justified by an acceptable cost study do not apply to any fees of the Clerk of the Circuit Court as provided in the Clerks of Courts Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status