Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Review the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts

Sec. 1. Secretary of State to review uniform legislation. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall review the uniform law entitled "Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts," which was approved and recommended for enactment by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws on November 15, 2010 and any subsequent amendments to that uniform law approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. In conducting this review, the Secretary of State may consult with state and national associations for notaries public, as well as other experts in the field of notarial law and practice. Based on that review, the Secretary of State shall submit a report including a recommendation regarding whether the Legislature should adopt the uniform law, with or without changes, together with any proposed implementing legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters no later than January 15, 2021. Following receipt and review of the report, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters is authorized to report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.

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This resolve directs the Secretary of State to review uniform legislation governing notarial practice and to submit a report including a recommendation regarding adoption of the uniform law, along with any proposed implementing legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters, which is authorized to report out a bill to the 130th Legislature.