NOTARY PUBLIC-MISC CHANGES
Summary
Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Modifies a Section concerning the notary public official seal and signature to remove references to ineffective language concerning the signature. Provides references to the use of "electronic communication" in a Section concerning notice and advertisement of notary public services. Modifies the maximum fees for notarial acts. Modifies the penalty for a violation of certain provisions concerning fees for notarial acts. Requires all notaries public to provide itemized receipts (currently, receipts) and keep records for fees accepted for services provided. Provides that at the time of a notarial act, a notary public shall officially sign every notary certificate and affix the rubber stamp seal clearly and legibly using black ink, so that it is capable of photographic reproduction. Provides that the illegibility of certain required specified information does not affect the validity of a transaction. Modifies a Section concerning prohibited acts by notaries public.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Mar 2017
House Failed
Mar 2017
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2017
Last action Mar 16, 2017
Floor votes · House Mar 16, 2017
How they voted
28–59
Failed · 13 other
Total votes 100
Mar 16, 2017
D
Democratic57
45% Yea
R
Republican43
88% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Mar 16, 2017
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (28-59-13)
house
Mar 8, 2017
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 009-001-001
lower
Mar 8, 2017
Lower · Passed
Remains in Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Mar 8, 2017
Lower · Passed
Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Judiciary - Civil Committee; 005-000-000
lower
Feb 24, 2017
Lower · Passed
To Commercial Law Subcommittee
lower
Feb 22, 2017
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Feb 8, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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