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Bill COUNTIES CODE-RECORDERS 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provisions repealing a Section concerning a mechanics lien demand and referral pilot program that would have otherwise repealed on January 1, 2024.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. us/states/il Illinois General Assembly 103rd SB 2227 Illinois SB 2227 (103rd)
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Illinois SB 2227 (103rd) — COUNTIES CODE-RECORDERS

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.

Version chain

The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.

  1. Introduced (filed) — source
  2. Engrossed (committee substitute) — source
  3. House Amendment 001 (committee substitute) — source
  4. Senate Amendment 001 (committee substitute) — source
  5. Enrolled (enrolled) — source

Votes

  • Concurrence, Amendment 1 — 560 (pass) · lower
  • Third Reading — 550 (pass) · lower
  • Counties & Townships — 90 (pass) · lower
  • Local Government, Amendment 1 — 100 (pass) · lower
  • Executive, Amendment 1 — 120 (pass) · lower
  • Local Government — 110 (pass) · lower
  • Third Reading — 1130 (pass) · lower

Sponsors

  • Linda Holmes — primary (person)
  • Robert "Bob" Rita — primary (person)
  • Sally J. Turner — cosponsor (person)

Timeline

The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.

  • 2023-02-10 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes filing
  • 2023-02-10 First Reading reading-1
  • 2023-02-10 Referred to Assignments
  • 2023-02-28 Assigned to Local Government referral-committee
  • 2023-03-09 Do Pass Local Government; 011-000-000
  • 2023-03-09 Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023 reading-2
  • 2023-03-20 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes amendment-introduction
  • 2023-03-20 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  • 2023-03-21 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
  • 2023-03-23 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 010-000-000
  • 2023-03-24 Second Reading reading-2
  • 2023-03-24 Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Holmes amendment-passage
  • 2023-03-24 Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2023
  • 2023-03-24 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  • 2023-03-28 Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 passage, reading-3
  • 2023-03-28 Arrived in House introduction
  • 2023-03-28 Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  • 2023-03-29 First Reading reading-1
  • 2023-03-29 Referred to Rules Committee
  • 2023-04-11 Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee referral-committee
  • 2023-04-20 Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 009-000-000
  • 2023-04-20 Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate reading-2
  • 2023-04-24 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita amendment-introduction
  • 2023-04-24 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  • 2023-04-25 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 committee-passage-favorable
  • 2023-05-10 Second Reading - Short Debate reading-2
  • 2023-05-10 Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate reading-2
  • 2023-05-11 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted amendment-passage
  • 2023-05-11 Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  • 2023-05-11 Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 passage, reading-3
  • 2023-05-11 Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  • 2023-05-11 Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 15, 2023
  • 2023-05-16 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Linda Holmes filing
  • 2023-05-16 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  • 2023-05-16 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
  • 2023-05-17 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
  • 2023-05-19 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000
  • 2023-05-19 Senate Concurs
  • 2023-05-19 Passed Both Houses
  • 2023-06-16 Sent to the Governor executive-receipt
  • 2023-07-28 Governor Approved executive-signature
  • 2023-07-28 Effective Date January 1, 2024
  • 2023-07-28 Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0400 became-law

Source

OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot 2026-07-01; origin ocd-bill/7fc30627-863f-46cc-bb9d-a64ee5ecacae. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).