DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 602 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Shadoin
Abstract: Increases the maximum $75 notary examination fee to a fixed $100 fee, and changes the
maximum $100 charge for the notary exam study materials to a fixed $100 charge.
Present law requires the secretary of state to develop and administer a uniform statewide notarial
exam and authorizes a fee not to exceed $75 for each examinee taking the examination.
Proposed law retains present law and increases the maximum $75 fee to a fixed $100 fee.
Present law requires the secretary of state to publish and make available to the public a document
containing the material and sources from which examination questions are devised and charge a fee
for the actual cost not to exceed $100.
Proposed law retains present law and changes the maximum $100 charge to a fixed $100 charge.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 35:191.1(B)(1) and (2))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Adds emergency effective date making proposed law effective upon signature of the
governor.