S.B. 139 Notary Amendments

What this bill does

S.B. 139 would require notaries to keep a journal recording their notarizations, with exceptions for law firms and title companies. It would require notaries to check an unexpired ID, but allow a credible witness, such as nursing home staff, to confirm identity when no valid ID is available.

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Every vote

• 8 yes, 0 noSenate Business and Labor Committee: vote to change the bill · Feb 3, 2026Who voted how
• 8 yes, 0 noSenate Business and Labor Committee: vote to approve it · Feb 3, 2026Who voted how
• 22 yes, 0 no, 7 absentFirst of two Senate votes · Feb 20, 2026Who voted how
• 25 yes, 0 no, 4 absentFinal Senate vote · Feb 23, 2026Who voted how
• 10 yes, 0 no, 2 absentHouse Government Operations Committee: vote to approve it · Feb 25, 2026Who voted how
• 65 yes, 0 no, 10 absentFinal House vote · Mar 5, 2026

Hearings and debates

• Feb 3, 2026 Senate Business and Labor Committee▶ Watch
  Transcript (26 turns)

  1. Committee chair (presiding)2:07:52

     We'll move to Senate Bill 1 39 Notary Amendments. Uh, Senator Musselman, You got a chair for me,

  2. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman2:08:18

     Mr. Chair? I have, um, li the basic with the Lieutenant Governor's office with me mostly to answer questions. She won't necessarily be part of the presentation unless you have questions that I can't answer. So, um, notary amendments is, is, uh, fairly simple in that most notaries, um, would have a journal, but they're not required to keep a journal. It's a best practice. They ought to do it. Um, this bill is going to codify that, that, that they do have to keep the journal. Um, it's, it's of course critical in record keeping. Um, it, it, it, uh, um, well, I I wanna make one clarifi clarification. There is an exception in the bill for two, um, two, uh, institutions, law firms or lawyers and title companies. These are both, um, Senator, I just noticed too that you have a sub. Did you, at some point, do you wanna move that or are you discussing the sub or Hold On one second. But yeah, that's, that. There's, there were several changes, but most of those were, um, nons substantive changes. But, uh, I am But You addressing the sub sub? Yeah. Okay. Thank you. So I'm addressing, I'm addressing both, but, um, okay. As far as the sub's concerned, they're non substantive changes. Mostly just clerical. Thanks. Um, um, but there, like I said, there's two exceptions. There's two kind of heavy paperwork transactions that take place. I'm gonna call 'em transactions. I don't know what else to call 'em for, for a law firm or an attorney, but clearly they're, they're heavy P paperwork. There's, uh, goes along with, uh, any, uh, notarizing that might take place. And the same is for certain, in a title company, it's all recorded everything that happens within your title paperwork. So those two are exceptions that are made. But for every other, uh, notary out there, they'll have to maintain their journal. There's also a, a provision in this bill that requires the, the, it wasn't required before, but it would be required in there's for a valid unexpired. Um, ID now, um, I wanna clarify not an exception, but a kind of a carve out circumstance. If there was not a, uh, unexpired license, let's say for instance, in a nursing home with an individual, if there was an individual nursing home that had, and this happens, has expired licenses, then the, the qualifier is there's, if there's somebody at the nursing home, which there would be, there'd be administration, usually a family member. But even if a family member wasn't available, a nurse or administration could, uh, what would be the term? Uh, testify, I suppose. Yeah, Test to their identity. Test to their identity. Um, and then the, the notary could take that and go ahead and use that as, as identification or qualifying of the identification. That's really it. That's is, it's, those are the two major policy changes in the bill. The rest of it are mostly clarify clarifying items and or, uh, technical adjustments. Is that fair? Yes. Okay. Thank you.

  3. Committee chair (presiding)2:11:28

     Does that conclude your presentation? It does. Okay. We'll come back to the committee for clarifying questions. Senator Weiler,

  4. Sen. Todd Weiler2:11:34

     I like the bill. I like it so much. I kinda wish you weren't exempting out title companies and law firms, but I'll still support it. I've never been a notary, but almost all of my legal secretaries or paralegals have been. And I always tell them, you are very foolish if you don't keep a journal. Because what's ultimately gonna happen is someone's gonna call 20 years from now and say, you know, I'm calling you as a witness. I'm subpoenaing you, and I need you to say, if you really notarize this. And if they don't have a journal, there's no way they're going to know. So I, I like the bill. Um, I would support if it even went further. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

  5. Committee chair (presiding)2:12:05

     Thank you. Let's see. I think Senator Sandall, you're next.

  6. Sen. Scott D. Sandall2:12:09

     Thank you, Mr. Mr. Chair. So over my lifetime, I've obviously had a number of o opportunities where I needed something notarized. And, uh, what I've found over the last 20 years is, uh, it's harder to get something notarized, at least in my area. There are fewer and fewer notaries. Um, my concern is, is that the more we make it restrictive for someone to, or someone, the harder we make it is that they're not going to be willing to continue to be a notary. Uh, is that any kind of a concern I have?

  7. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman2:12:44

     Yeah. I, I, I recognize I've had a lot of experience with notaries and I'm not minimizing that. 'cause I've also had experience with notaries, uh, that are in really small towns and remote places. Um, generally speaking, many notaries already keep a journal, even those in remote remote circumstances. This is really trying to reign in, um, what is considered best practices nationwide, but also in Utah. I, I don't see it restricting. I I see where you're, what you're thinking, but I don't see it restricting overall most do this. And it's actually not an over burdensome task. It's just a, you're just literally keeping a journal with you and dictating what you just did. Um, it's not overly complex or complicated.

  8. Sen. Scott D. Sandall2:13:31

     Follow up then, please. So there's no preset way You have to keep a journal. I'm gonna, what, what, what I'm gonna call a friend on that one. 'cause I actually, what is saying, what is included in the journal then to make it?

  9. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman2:13:44

     I, I, I don't know the, I've never watched them do it. I don't, I, well, I actually, I have watched them do it, but I didn't pay attention to the details, so I'm gonna defer to my seatmate here.

  10. Layla Basic, Office Administrator, Lt. Governor's Office2:13:52

      Good afternoon. Um, my name is Lila. I'm the office administrator for the Lieutenant Governor's office. Um, to answer your question there, the statute does require, um, a few points that are required in the journal, um, being their name, identif last four of their identification number, um, what type of notarization is, and then their signature. Um, it takes anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute to complete a journal entry. So it's not typically burdensome. Um, obviously with a credible witness statement, you're doing an oath, so that is going to take a little bit longer, but generally it's not, um, overburdensome.

  11. Sen. Scott D. Sandall2:14:27

      And what is the timeframe to have to keep that journal for a lifetime?

  12. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman2:14:32

      I'm, I'm gonna defer again. You have to, you have to pass it down through generations. I don't know. Uh, I'll let Lila

  13. Layla Basic, Office Administrator, Lt. Governor's Office2:14:38

      Answer. Yeah. Luckily, no. Um, it is a 10 year requirement, which was in statute previously is what? Okay,

  14. Sen. Scott D. Sandall2:14:44speaker not certain

      Thanks.

  15. Committee chair (presiding)2:14:47

      Thank you. Other questions? Seeing none. Is there anyone in the public that would like to testify on this bill?

  16. Committee chair (presiding)2:14:57

      Seeing none. Oh, come. Oh, we have one on line. Seth Stewart. Seth, if you can, uh, turn your camera on, please give us your name, who you represent, if anyone, and where you live.

  17. Seth Stewart, resident of American Fork2:15:16

      Yeah, so I'm just, uh, just quickly wanted to, uh, mention, I think there are also costs to the public

  18. Committee chair (presiding)2:15:21

      Involved. If I could get you to, uh, state your name, who you represent, if anyone, sorry, and where you live.

  19. Seth Stewart, resident of American Fork2:15:27

      Yeah. Seth Stewart, representing myself and American Fork. Thank you. Just, uh, it, this will come with an increased expense to the public. I think it's not just the notary public profession that will be affected as there are quite a number of, uh, tasks that do involve and require a notary public. Uh, for example, there are various social media sites that will require you to get an notarized document in order to do identity verification for participation in certain online platforms and marketplaces. And anyways, it's a very pervasive thing, so I would just, uh, urge consideration of that as well. Thank you.

  20. Committee chair (presiding)2:16:01

      Thank you. We'll come back to the committee for any further clarifying questions. Is that our action? Senator Musselman?

  21. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman2:16:11

      I'd move. We, um, favorably pass SB 1 39 notary. But actually we got the move that sub. Did we? Yeah, I don't think we ever moved the sub. Did we go ahead and make that motion? Um, I, I move that we move sub one to SB 1 39 notary amendments.

  22. Committee chair (presiding)2:16:27

      Thank you. Uh, the motion before us is to, uh, delete entitled Body Senate by 1 39. Replace it with first substitute Senate by 1 39. Any discussion to that? Seeing none, any summation? I we'll place the motion. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay rule. Let pass unanimous. Let's see. 5, 6, 8 to zero. Thank you.

  23. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman2:16:50

      And, uh, now, uh, additional motion I'd, uh, move that we pass out favorable recommendation for substitute SB 1 39 notary amendments

  24. Committee chair (presiding)2:17:01

      Motion before this is to favorably recommended for substitute Senate Bill 1 39. Um, any discussion of that motion saying none. Senator Musselman,

  25. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman2:17:09

      I'll waive, Waive.

  26. Committee chair (presiding)2:17:10

      Place the motion. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay. You will let pass unanimous state to zero. Okay. We have one more item on the agenda. I'm gonna turn the chair over to, uh, Senator Ipson. Take your time. Oh,

• Feb 20, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Unknown speaker32:04speaker not certain

     Um, there is a second substitute on the system. I'd like to move that second sub if I could.

  2. President Adams (presiding)32:12

     Okay. Thank you. So you want that motion's in order to substitute and I, I could speak to it. Yeah, why don't you speak to it. I wanted to make sure I see it online too. So it's online. Go ahead.

  3. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman32:24

     Uh, clarifies that vendors may use signatures on a file for journals. This is for remote notaries. It's the whole bill is about, uh, making some guidelines and, and the journals for notaries. But remote notaries, uh, wanted to make some changes and they're, they're not substantive in policy. They're mostly, um, just clarification, but, uh, for the detail, um, clarifies that vendors may use signatures on file for journals rather than obtaining new physical signatures aligning with existing remote online notary process. And then, uh, include some general technical clarifications. That's it.

  4. President Adams (presiding)33:00

     Thank you. Do we have discussion on the motion to substitute Senator Fillmore to that motion?

  5. Sen. Lincoln Fillmore33:06

     Uh oh. No, I, I'll, I'm in favor of the motion to substitute just fine.

  6. President Adams (presiding)33:10

     Okay. So I'm gonna, uh, go ahead and place the motion. The motion is delete and title and body first substitute Senate bill 1 39 and replace it with second substitute Senate Bill 1 39. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Rule. The motion passes now to the bill. Senator Musselman.

  7. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman33:27

     Thank you, Mr. President. Um, this is, uh, some clarifications and some guidelines and a bit of shift in policy as it pertains to notaries more specifically around their journals. Um, uh, renewing notaries must maintain a journal to provide evidence and notarization the requirement phrases or phases in to avoid disrupting current commission, uh, commissions and to assist in the office of Lieutenant go that are with messaging employees, employees of law firms and of title agencies or title companies are exempt from the work related tasks that, as it pertains to the journals, mostly centered around the fact that they have so much, um, paperwork that's involved in that process. Um, so the, the journaling is a bit redundant in that those two particular worlds, um, the rest of it is just following national best practices, uh, requires unexpired IDs to ensure accurate identification. The, the bill provides for alternatives for those without valid ID as well, such as a nursing home attend residents, um, through a credible witness. Witnesses are personal knowledge by the notary credible witness must testify under oath and face legal consequence for false, um, attestation. Uh, with that, uh, the, that will complete my presentation.

  8. President Adams (presiding)34:47

     Senator Fillmore to the bill.

  9. Sen. Lincoln Fillmore34:49

     Thank you Mr. President. Uh, kind of a question and scenario for the sponsor. Looking at lines 1 58 and 1 63, where we're adding a requirement to the ID that it be unexpired so that a satisfactory ID would be an unexpired, uh, driver license, right. Or a personal identification or an unexpired passport. And I would just highlight a situation that, uh, I faced actually just weeks before the session started. I think, you know, the body's aware that my father-in-law passed on day two, but in just a couple of weeks before that, uh, you know, we needed to have him sign some documents to kinda get his affairs, his estate in order. And those needed to be notarized, but he hadn't driven in many years and hadn't traveled internationally and many more. So, you know, for him in that situation, doesn't really make much sense to pay to renew a driver license when he is not driving or to renew a passport when he is not traveling. And so the only ID he had available was an expired driver license, but I had his picture, it was very clearly him. And, uh, because this was weeks ago before this bill passed that was accepted, uh, I wonder if the sponsor can answer for a situation like that. How, uh, would this impact, uh, uh, someone in that situation to be able to still prove an identity and, and get a document notarized?

  10. President Adams (presiding)36:10

      Senator Musselman,

  11. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman36:12

      Thanks. Thanks for the question, Mr. President. Yeah, the, the, the bill does deal with that scenario in anticipation of it. Um, although we are talking about a fairly small segment of the population that would evolve, it's a very real one and it's a very real scenario where that possibly could be of issue. Um, the overall idea of not having an expired id, I think probably falls on most people's, um, ears receptively of that. So we can avoid some fraudulent, potential fraudulent activity as a, as round IDs, but there's certainly that circumstance, especially in a retirement center or even just with an elderly folks, uh, that may be no longer, um, driving and having an active id. So with that being said, like for instance, where the good senator had given the scenario, uh, the senator himself in that circumstance could attest to, um, the identification of the individual showing their own ID and attesting to, and of course there's some legal requirements for that individual. Um, they're know essentially under oath if they're telling the truth and attesting too accurately. Um, that's, that's a loose solution in the bill. But in addition to that, if say the good Senator wasn't there, if there was somebody that knew the individual, and of course those in, in a retirement community would have people that would, had, have admitted that individual in the first place knew on record who he was could also attest for the notary

  12. President Adams (presiding)37:35

      Senator Fillmore.

  13. Sen. Lincoln Fillmore37:37

      Um, uh, is the reason for this is because I should say the reason for this provision of it is that because the notary, the Lieutenant Governor's Office, those that are, are, are pushing for this reform, think that the attestation of of a person is more reliable than a 2-year-old expired driver's license.

  14. President Adams (presiding)37:59

      Senator Musselman,

  15. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman38:01

      I, I think this is a carve out for, uh, for this specific, anticipating the specific scenario that the, the good Senator just pointed out, Mr. President. So it's in order to maintain the idea or the, the, uh, security of an actual ID that is unexpired, which is pretty universally accepted as as, uh, a proper form of id. There is a scenario that was spelled out here that is carved out in the bill for the exception to that. Um, what we don't want is just in regular societal intermixing in with title companies or attorneys or banks, somebody using an expired id. Um, so that's what it's trying to prevent. But there is the rare circumstance where an individual could have valid reasons for having an expired ID and that test station, coupled with clearly circumstances around that individual would be able to help, uh, validate along with those expired IDs, the identity of the individual.

  16. President Adams (presiding)39:04

      Thank you. See no further discussion. Senator Musselman summation and a motion

  17. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman39:13

      I will waive some and, and, and, uh, call the question. Thank you Mr. President.

  18. President Adams (presiding)39:18

      Thank you. The question is, shall second substitute Senate Bill 1 39? Be read for a third time.

  19. Clerk (roll call)39:25

      Senator Spery Lewin Brammer Bus Cullimore Escamia Fillmore Grover Aye. Aye. Harper Aye. Kins Aye. Ipson Aye. Johnson. Aye. K. Juab? Aye. McKay? Aye. Mikel Milner. Mussman Aye. Owens pitcher Aye. Plum Rebi Sandal Stevenson Stratton Vickers Er Aye. Wilson Aye. Winterton plus President Adams Aye. On two

  20. President Adams (presiding)40:37

      second substitute Senate bill 1 39. Having received 22 yay votes, zero nay votes. Seven being absent. Shall we read a third time?

  21. President Adams (presiding)40:57

      of practice amendments. Senator Vickers. Senator Vickers.

• Feb 23, 2026 Senate floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman31:33

     Um, uh, most notaries already do this, but this is putting into code what is done in practice and, and for the few that don't, it, it's better for them. It's better for the individuals that are normalizing for that they do, um, keep the journals. It does make an exception for title companies and for law firms, title, agency, title companies one and the same. Um, that they don't necessarily have to keep a journal. I think it's still good practice, but they don't have to encode. The reason for that is simply that they have enough paperwork that accompanies, um, any part of, of, of, um, notarizing documents that would essentially Trump or be, um, so far beyond what the journal would already do. That's not necessary, um, at least in some people's minds. And addition to that, it's requiring, uh, um, that individuals that are being notarized for that they actually provide and require the notary to, uh, require, um, IDs that are not expired. And it's a list of affirmative IDs that work, which is the plethora IDs that you could imagine With that. It, it also cleans up some language, both with electronic notary and, and with the, uh, the associations, notary associations that they've wanted cleaned up in language. Mostly just cleanup language with the two exceptions of the, of the items that I just mentioned. Um, the rest is cleanup. With that Mr. Speaker, Mr. President Pro tem, I'll, I'll rest.

  2. Presiding officer33:02

     Thank you, um, for that presentation. Is, is there discussion to the bill? Seeing none. Senator Musman back to you.

  3. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman33:10speaker not certain

     I move that SB 1 39 notary amendments be read for a third time And the question is, shall second substitute Senate bill 1 39 pass.

  4. Senate President (presiding)33:19

     Thank you. Roll call vote. Senator Vickers Baldie Lewin Bremmer Bus Colmore Aye. As Camilla Aye. Fillmore Aye. Fillmore Aye. Grover Aye. Harper Aye. Kins Ipson Aye. Johnson Juab Aye. McKay Aye. Mikel Aye. Milner Aye. Musselman Aye. Owens Aye. Pitcher Plum Rebe Sandal Stevenson Stratton Vicars Weiler Wilson Winterton, president Adams Second substitute Senate Bill 1 39, having received 25 VA votes, zero nay votes, four being absent passes the Senate be sent to the house for further consideration.

• Feb 25, 2026 House Government Operations Committee▶ Watch
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  1. Committee chair1:03:05

     Uh, Senator Musselman, go ahead and talk about notary amendments. Thank you.

  2. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman1:03:10

     Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um, effective May 6th, 2026, all new, uh, and renewing notaries must maintain a journal. That's what this bill is effectively doing. There's some other details in it, um, but the whole point is to provide evidence of what they've done, uh, on, on, on notaries. Most the standard of practice, most notaries are doing it, but not all are doing it. This will require them to do so. The requirement phases in to avoid disrupting current commissions and to assist the office of the Lieutenant Governor in messaging. Make sure everybody understands that Notary falls under the Office of Lieutenant Governor. Amongst other things, um, employees of law firms and title companies are exempted. And the reason for that exemption is that, um, if you've ever been in law, uh, been involved with law firms or with, uh, title companies, the amount of paperwork is associated with the things that they do essentially act as a journal, especially when things are notarized. So, doing a journal for them is, is redundant. Um, the rest of it's following national best practices. The bill requires, uh, unexpired ID in to ensure accurate identification. The bill provides alternatives for those without a valid ID, such as nursing home residents through a credible witness or personal knowledge by a notary. So, real world circumstance. There are certain, we've had parents, maybe grandparents that have been in homes and they've let their IDs expire. We're wanting to enforce the idea that you can't use an unexpired id. But in that circumstance, or maybe a similar circumstance, somebody could, could attest to the identification for of the individual. In other words, if your parent was in a nursing home and they needed an order sub, didn't have a current id, you could attest to who they were. So there's an alternative path for that circumstance. Um, the, uh, the bill also, uh, clarifies that vendors may use signatures. This is for remote notaries, rather, may use signatures that are on file, uh, for journals rather than obtaining a new physical signature. So think in terms of when you've signed, um, electronically, you're, you've already used the program, you already have a signature in there, you can just reuse that signature. That's, that's part of the validation process with that, that, uh, that concludes my presentation.

  3. Committee chair1:05:30

     Alright, thank you. Um, we'll go to the committee, committee for clarifying questions.

  4. Unknown speaker1:05:36speaker not certain

     Um, I'll, I'll ask one real quick. Uh, just interested, what was the genesis of the bill? What, what, uh, caused you to, to, uh, pursue this? There's Been issues with individuals not being able to show, um, the history of, of which for which they have performed notary services for.

  5. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman1:05:54

     That's the purpose of a journal. Both, both. It's really best practice for the individual journal to protect them. Legally. They should be doing, it's crazy that they, they aren't, I'm, I'm just being a bit pedestrian. But, um, the nexus is that, that there's been some circumstances where there's been some, maybe some client complaints, Lieutenant Governor's trying to investigate, but there's no journal to investigate, so.

  6. Committee chair1:06:18

     Okay. Makes sense. It's a best practice. Uh, it looks like we have a question from Representative Keller. Go ahead.

  7. Rep. Keller1:06:24

     Thank, thank you very much. Uh, Mr. Chair. So this, uh, the bill says that they, so when, when there's a remote notary notarization, a video is, is, is done of that, but it says they don't have to keep that video or, or there, there are no requirements to record that. They, the electronic journaling is just a separate note or something that says, Hey, I like get a word file or a spreadsheet that says, I did this notary. And there's, there's no link to the recording. I guess my question is, does do they have to keep the recording or any other record other than just to say, I'm gonna phone a friend? Is that's okay, Mr. Chair. Say, I, I did a, I did a recording, or I did a, I did a, I did a notary. I'm Gonna, uh, Mr. Chair if, if it's okay. That Is, thank you. Go ahead.

  8. Abby Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor's Office1:07:13

     Hi, my name is Abby Montgomery. I'm with the Lieutenant Governor's Office. Um, I'm the public records specialist, so I'm over notaries. Um, when it comes to remote online notarizations, they are required to make a recording and keep a recording, but that recording is kept separately from the journal. The reason being for that is because the journal can be requested to be inspected and they will have to present that they're not required, however, to present that video recording. They have it for their own reference, but they don't have to disclose the recording to others.

  9. Rep. Keller1:07:43

     Thank you. That's very interesting. Is there, I assume there's a time period they have to keep the recording for

  10. Abby Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor's Office1:07:48

      Yes, I believe, uh, it's the same, uh, timeframe as the journal itself. Uh, so 10 years.

  11. Rep. Keller1:07:53

      Oh, really? They have to keep these, that's, that's a lot of storage. Interesting. Well, this is a good reason why we should have electronic or, uh, secure authentication of digital records, which is a different bill. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah.

  12. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman1:08:07speaker not certain

      I, I'm aware of that one. I wonder who Do it Last, last night. I was aware of it at seven o'clock. But yeah, you see All these questions now I understand all your questions On my bill.

  13. Committee chair1:08:17

      Awesome. Alright. Um, thank you Representative Keller. Any other questions for clarification purposes? Seeing none, uh, let's go to the public for this bill. Anybody here that wants to talk about this bill? Okay. Seeing, seeing none close public comment, bring it back to the committee for, uh, further discussion, interaction. And, and we don't have any, uh, substitutes to move. So it's just the bill as it is second substitute, uh, house or Senate bill 1 39.

  14. Committee chair1:08:50

      Alright, thank you. Representative MacPherson. Go ahead.

  15. Rep. Matt MacPherson1:08:53

      Thank you Mr. Chair. Motion to pass out favorably Senate bill 1 39. Second substitute.

  16. Committee chair1:08:59

      Alright, thank you. Do you wanna speak to that motion?

  17. Unknown speaker1:09:01speaker not certain

      It's a good bill. It's a good bill. Okay. Thank you. Um, uh, that's a favorable motion.

  18. Committee chair1:09:08

      And under the new rules, we don't have to ask you, uh, but we will, how, uh,

  19. Sen. Calvin R. Musselman1:09:12

      would you like to speak of the motion? I, I'll just, I'll just say that notice that it is a second sub. We've had several individuals that have, uh, provided input. We've made several adjustments for online notary, for title companies. We've made multiple adjustments and been really thoughtful about it. So, yeah. Thank you.

  20. Committee chair1:09:30

      Okay. And since that sub is already adopted, uh, the motion before us then is to favorably pass out, uh, senate bill 1 39, second substitute. And the title of that is A Notary Amendments. Uh, any discussion to that motion from the body here and seeing none? Um, we'll let, uh, we'll go to the, uh, the bill sponsor if you want to for summation. I'll waive, I'll waive. Alright. Waived to the maker of the motion. I'll waive.

  21. Committee chair1:09:59

      Alright, so the motion before is to favorably pass out Senate bill 1 39, substitute two. We'll do a voice vote. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Alright, that's awesome. Another unanimous. Uh, we're not usually this easy on people. Well, thank you. Alright, thanks Senator. Alright, I'm gonna make an announcement right now.

• Mar 5, 2026 House floor debate▶ Watch
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  1. Unknown speaker28:11speaker not certain

     Second substitute Senate Bill 1 39 Notary Amendments by Senator Musselman. This bill was served in government operations with the vote. 10 0 2. The House sponsors Representative Sawyer.

  2. Speaker Pro Tem (presiding)28:23

     Representative Sawyer.

  3. Rep. Jake Sawyer28:25

     Thank you Mr. Speaker Pro Tim. Uh, SB 1 39 is a technical cleanup of Utah's, uh, notaries Public Reform Act. It updates definitions to match current electronic and remote notarization processes. It clarifies identity verification standards to reduce fraud. It protects notary records by creating penalties for internet or intentional tampering and it does not expend government authority or create new programs. That is my presentation, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem, I'm open to questions.

  4. Speaker Pro Tem (presiding)28:55

     Thank you Representative Sawyer discussion to the bill. See none, Representative Sawyer for summation.

  5. Rep. Jake Sawyer29:05

     This is a straightforward modernization and fraud prevention Bill, thank you so much.

  6. Speaker Pro Tem (presiding)29:09

     Thank you. Representative Sawyer Voting is open on second substitute Senate Bill 1 39 Notary Amendments, seeing all present, having voted voting will be closed. Second substitute Senate bill 1 39, having received 65 yay votes and zero nay votes be signed by the speaker pro tem and return to the Senate for the signature of the president, Madam Reading Clerk