2006 Senate Bill 1266 / Public Act 510

Repeal notary application bond requirement for attorneys

Introduced in the Senate

May 16, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Mike Bishop (R-12)

To exempt attorneys who apply to be a notary public from filing the $10,000 surety bond that other applicants must post.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Dec. 5, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 5, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)

To exempt attorneys who apply to be a notary public from filing the $10,000 surety bond that other applicants must post.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006