Congratulates Joann Lindholm on her retirement as the proprietor of Fresh Starts.
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Mourns the death of Timothy S. Bramlet of Springfield.
Recognizes Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311 on its 15th anniversary.
Recognizes Patricia Ransford on her retirement as principal of Arcadia Elementary School.
Congratulates Mary Ann Lelys on celebrating 50 years of employment with the Illinois Department of Insurance.
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.
Amends the Probation and Probation Officers Act. Provides that the Division of Probation Services shall establish training standards for continuing education of probation officers and supervisors and broaden access to available training programs. Effective immediately.
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of Hillcrest High School.
Creates the Asset Forfeiture Process and Private Property Protection Act. Provides that this Act sets out the exclusive process governing forfeitures in this State and supersedes any conflicting or inconsistent provisions under State law. Provides that forfeiture will be applicable to any State law that carries a felony sanction which explicitly includes forfeiture as a punishment for the offense. Provides that a person will only be subject to forfeit proceeds and property the person derived directly from the commission of the crime, proceeds and property directly traceable to proceeds and property derived directly from the commission of the crime, and instrumentalities the person used in the commission of the crime only if the person is convicted of violating a State law subject to forfeiture. Provides that there will be no civil asset forfeiture. Makes a corresponding change in the Freedom of Information Act.
Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the deposit of books, bills, documents, and papers with the Secretary of State.