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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 546    </title>
<shortdesc>NOTARY PUBLIC-TECH</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. John J. Cullerton and Martin A. Sandoval-Jacqueline Y. Collins</sponsors>
<sponsorhead2>House Sponsors</sponsorhead2><altsponsors>(Rep. James D. Brosnahan)</altsponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>10/3/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0988</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
<synopsistitle></synopsistitle>
<reference>5 ILCS 312/1-101</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 102, par. 201-101</aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.</SynopsisText><synopsistitle>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1</synopsistitle>
<reftype>Deletes reference to:</reftype><reference>5 ILCS 312/1-101</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reftype>Adds reference to:</reftype><reference>5 ILCS 312/3-101</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 102, par. 203-101</aliasreference><reference>5 ILCS 312/3-102</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 102, par. 203-102</aliasreference><reference>5 ILCS 312/3-104</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 102, par. 203-104</aliasreference><reference>5 ILCS 312/6-101</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 102, par. 206-101</aliasreference><reference>5 ILCS 312/7-108</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 102, par. 207-108</aliasreference><SynopsisText>Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Describes the manner in which a notary must sign each notary certificate at the time of notarization. Requires that a paper or electronic form must be completed and retained for each notarial act relating to real property; specifies the contents of the form and who may inspect the form. Permits a fee of up to $10 for each notarial act relating to real property. Redefines an acknowledgement to specify that it is made to the notary in the notary's presence. Defines witnessing or attesting signature. Makes changes with respect to the Secretary of State refusing to appoint a notary commission or revoking an existing commission.</SynopsisText><synopsistitle>House Amendment No. 1</synopsistitle>
<reftype>Deletes reference to:</reftype><reference>5 ILCS 312/6-101</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>5 ILCS 312/7-108</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reftype>Adds reference to:</reftype><reference>5 ILCS 312/6-102</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 102, par. 206-102</aliasreference><reference>5 ILCS 140/7</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Describes the manner in which a notary must sign each notary certificate at the time of notarization. Requires that a paper or electronic form must be completed and retained for each notarial act relating to real property in Cook County; specifies the contents of the form and who may inspect the form. Permits a fee of up to $25 for each notarial act relating to real property in Cook County. Requires that the Cook County recorder of deeds retain the completed forms. Exempts the forms from requirements of public disclosure. Provides that the bill's changes apply only until July 1, 2011. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2008.</SynopsisText><synopsistitle>Governor Amendatory Veto Message</synopsistitle>
<SynopsisText>Recommends that the bill be changed as follows:  Makes those provisions of the bill that were applicable only until July 1, 2011 applicable only until July 1, 2013.  Changes the bill's effective date from July 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009.

</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/8/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton</action>
<statusdate>2/8/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/8/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>3/7/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Financial Institutions</action>
<statusdate>3/15/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Do Pass Financial Institutions;  009-000-000</action>
<statusdate>3/15/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2007</action>
<statusdate>3/22/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Second Reading</action>
<statusdate>3/22/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2007</action>
<statusdate>3/22/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton</action>
<statusdate>3/22/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>3/27/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to  Financial Institutions</action>
<statusdate>3/28/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Financial Institutions;  008-000-000</action>
<statusdate>3/29/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval</action>
<statusdate>3/29/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Recalled to Second Reading</action>
<statusdate>3/29/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Cullerton</action>
<statusdate>3/29/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading</action>
<statusdate>3/29/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000</action>
<statusdate>3/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Arrived in House</action>
<statusdate>3/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading</action>
<statusdate>4/20/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Chief House Sponsor Rep. James D. Brosnahan</action>
<statusdate>4/20/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>4/20/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>4/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Assigned to Executive Committee</action>
<statusdate>5/18/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 25, 2007</action>
<statusdate>5/25/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2007</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee;  by Voice Vote</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee;  009-001-000</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Second Reading - Short Debate</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate</action>
<statusdate>5/31/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 8, 2007</action>
<statusdate>6/8/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 15, 2007</action>
<statusdate>6/15/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 22, 2007</action>
<statusdate>6/22/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2007</action>
<statusdate>6/30/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) July 31, 2007</action>
<statusdate>7/31/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 4, 2007</action>
<statusdate>8/4/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 10, 2007</action>
<statusdate>8/10/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 17, 2007</action>
<statusdate>8/17/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 24, 2007</action>
<statusdate>8/24/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) September 5, 2007</action>
<statusdate>9/5/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) October 5, 2007</action>
<statusdate>10/5/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) October 12, 2007</action>
<statusdate>10/10/2007</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-040-000</action>
<statusdate>10/11/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01</action>
<statusdate>10/11/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-October 12, 2007</action>
<statusdate>10/11/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>House Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. John J. Cullerton</action>
<statusdate>10/11/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>House Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>10/12/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins</action>
<statusdate>12/3/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>5/27/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>House Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary Civil Law</action>
<statusdate>5/28/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>House Amendment No. 1 Motion Held in Judiciary Civil Law</action>
<statusdate>5/29/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Approved for Consideration Rules</action>
<statusdate>5/29/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-May 30, 2008</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>House Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Judiciary Civil Law;  006-000-000</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>House Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000</action>
<statusdate>5/30/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Passed Both Houses</action>
<statusdate>6/27/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Sent to the Governor</action>
<statusdate>8/15/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Governor Amendatory Veto</action>
<statusdate>9/22/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Amendatory Veto September 23, 2008</action>
<statusdate>9/22/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Amendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Sen. John J. Cullerton</action>
<statusdate>9/22/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Amendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>9/22/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Amendatory Veto Motion - Approved for Consideration Rules</action>
<statusdate>9/23/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Accept Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 052-000-000</action>
<statusdate>9/23/2008</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Arrived in House</action>
<statusdate>9/23/2008</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Amendatory Veto September 23, 2008</action>
<statusdate>9/23/2008</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Amendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Rep. James D. Brosnahan</action>
<statusdate>9/23/2008</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Amendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>9/23/2008</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Amendatory Veto Motion - Accept Motion Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;  005-000-000</action>
<statusdate>9/23/2008</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Accept Amendatory Veto - House Passed 085-013-000</action>
<statusdate>9/23/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Both Houses Accepted Amendatory Veto</action>
<statusdate>9/30/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Returned to Governor for Certification</action>
<statusdate>10/3/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Governor Certifies Changes</action>
<statusdate>10/3/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Effective Date June 1, 2009</action>
<statusdate>10/3/2008</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0988</action>
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