COUNTIES CODE-RECORDERS Senate SponsorsSen. Linda Holmes-Sally J. Turner House Sponsors(Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita) 7/28/2023SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0400 55 ILCS 5/3-5001from Ch. 34, par. 3-500155 ILCS 5/3-5002from Ch. 34, par. 3-500255 ILCS 5/3-5003from Ch. 34, par. 3-500355 ILCS 5/3-5004from Ch. 34, par. 3-500455 ILCS 5/3-5005from Ch. 34, par. 3-500555 ILCS 5/3-5005.1from Ch. 34, par. 3-5005.155 ILCS 5/3-5005.2from Ch. 34, par. 3-5005.255 ILCS 5/3-5005.3from Ch. 34, par. 3-5005.355 ILCS 5/3-5005.4from Ch. 34, par. 3-5005.455 ILCS 5/3-5006from Ch. 34, par. 3-500655 ILCS 5/3-5007from Ch. 34, par. 3-500755 ILCS 5/3-5008from Ch. 34, par. 3-500855 ILCS 5/3-5009from Ch. 34, par. 3-500955 ILCS 5/3-5010from Ch. 34, par. 3-501055 ILCS 5/3-5010.555 ILCS 5/3-5010.855 ILCS 5/3-5011from Ch. 34, par. 3-501155 ILCS 5/3-5012from Ch. 34, par. 3-501255 ILCS 5/3-5013from Ch. 34, par. 3-501355 ILCS 5/3-5014from Ch. 34, par. 3-501455 ILCS 5/3-5015from Ch. 34, par. 3-501555 ILCS 5/3-5016from Ch. 34, par. 3-501655 ILCS 5/3-5018from Ch. 34, par. 3-501855 ILCS 5/3-5018.155 ILCS 5/3-5019from Ch. 34, par. 3-501955 ILCS 5/3-5020from Ch. 34, par. 3-502055 ILCS 5/3-5020.555 ILCS 5/3-5021from Ch. 34, par. 3-502155 ILCS 5/3-5024from Ch. 34, par. 3-502455 ILCS 5/3-5025from Ch. 34, par. 3-502555 ILCS 5/3-5029from Ch. 34, par. 3-502955 ILCS 5/3-5031from Ch. 34, par. 3-503155 ILCS 5/3-5033from Ch. 34, par. 3-503355 ILCS 5/3-5036.555 ILCS 5/3-5037from Ch. 34, par. 3-503755 ILCS 5/3-5038from Ch. 34, par. 3-503855 ILCS 5/3-5045from Ch. 34, par. 3-504555 ILCS 5/3-5017 rep.Amends the Recorder Division of the Counties Code. Removes a requirement that a recorder be commissioned by the Governor. Provides that the chief deputy recorder (rather than the deputy recorder) shall be the recorder when the elected recorder is in active military service and that the chief deputy recorder shall receive the same compensation as the recorder during this time unless already receiving higher compensation than the recorder. Allows storage of certain information or documents in databases rather than only in books. Removes provisions repealing a Section concerning a mechanics lien demand and referral pilot program that would have otherwise repealed on January 1, 2024. Provides that the recorder may accept facsimile or other photographic or photostatic copies of the signatures of parties executing documents without labeling those signatures as copies if they are digital signatures offered in compliance with federal or State law. In provisions relating to documents received stating that a mortgage or lien is to be filed but not recorded, provides that the document will be marked filed only upon payment of a fee equal to what would be charged if the document were to be recorded. Provides that a recorder may waive the fee for additional copies of certificates of discharge or release from active duty if the recorder deems collecting the fee to be a burden to the county and the fee is waived for all requesting copies of these documents. Removes and repeals provisions relating to the time for opening and closing the recorder's office. Increases the fee for violations relating to recording a map, plat, or subdivision of land to $1,000 (rather than $200). Replaces pronouns with gender-neutral terms. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:55 ILCS 5/3-501855 ILCS 5/3-5018.1Adds reference to:55 ILCS 5/3-5018.2 new55 ILCS 5/4-12002.3 new55 ILCS 5/4-12003from Ch. 34, par. 4-1200355 ILCS 5/3-5017 rep.55 ILCS 5/3-5018 rep.55 ILCS 5/3-5018.1 rep.55 ILCS 5/4-12002 rep.55 ILCS 5/4-12002.1 rep.Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Restores language requiring a recorder to be commissioned by the Governor. Restores a language repealing provisions on January 1, 2024 relating to mechanics lien demands and a referral pilot program. Provides that a recorder may waive the fee for reasonable requests for additional copies (rather than waive the fee for additional copies) if the recorder deems collecting the fee to be a burden to the county and waives the fee for all such requests. Provides that the recorder shall indorse on an instrument in writing that is recorded in the recorder's office the time when the instrument was accepted for recordation (rather than accepted or received for recordation). Makes other changes. Further amends the Counties Code. Adds nonstandard document predictable fees to the predictable fee schedules for recording deeds and other instruments. Makes changes relating to classification of documents for filing, procedures to increase a predictable fee, and certified and non-certified fees. Repeals the existing provisions regarding predictable fee schedules and nonstandard document fees. Effective January 1, 2024 (rather than immediately).House Floor Amendment No. 1 In provisions relating to a predictable fee schedule for recordings in first and second class counties, adds provisions relating to recording documents that affect an interest in real property. Makes conforming changes. Restores language that provides that the recorder shall indorse on an instrument in writing that is recorded in the recorder's office the time when the instrument was received (rather than accepted in the engrossed bill) for recordation. 2/10/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes 2/10/2023SenateFirst Reading 2/10/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 2/28/2023SenateAssigned to Local Government 3/9/2023SenateDo Pass Local Government; 011-000-000 3/9/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023 3/20/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes 3/20/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/21/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government 3/23/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 010-000-000 3/24/2023SenateSecond Reading 3/24/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Holmes 3/24/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2023 3/24/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner 3/28/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 3/28/2023HouseArrived in House 3/28/2023HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita 3/29/2023HouseFirst Reading 3/29/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/11/2023HouseAssigned to Counties & Townships Committee 4/20/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 009-000-000 4/20/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/24/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita 4/24/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/25/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 5/10/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/10/2023HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/11/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/11/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/11/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 5/11/2023SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 5/11/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 15, 2023 5/16/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Linda Holmes 5/16/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/16/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive 5/17/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000 5/19/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000 5/19/2023SenateSenate Concurs 5/19/2023SenatePassed Both Houses 6/16/2023SenateSent to the Governor 7/28/2023SenateGovernor Approved 7/28/2023SenateEffective Date January 1, 2024 7/28/2023SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0400