CREDIT UNION ACT-VARIOUS
Amends the Illinois Credit Union Act. Provides that if the Act requires information to be written or delivered in writing, an electronic record or delivery satisfies the rule of law. Provides that if the Act requires a policy, record, notice, or other document or information to be mailed or otherwise furnished or disclosed by a credit union, electronic distribution or delivery satisfies the rule of law. Provides that a policy adopted by the board may delegate expulsion authority to senior management officials of the credit union. Provides that a member expelled by a senior management official may seek reinstatement by appealing the action within 30 days of expulsion to the board of directors, and that the board may affirm, disaffirm, or modify the action, and the board’s decision is final. Provides that a credit union may invest in securities, obligations, or other instruments of or issued by entities properly registered with or licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Increases a credit union’s aggregate loan amount and the total amount of funds not used in loans to members that may be invested in shares and stocks of Credit Union Service Organizations to 10% (instead of 3%) of the paid-in and unimpaired capital and surplus of the credit union. Modifies a credit union’s investment limit in shares or stocks of Credit Union Service Organizations to not exceed 10% (instead of 3%) of the paid-in and unimpaired capital and surplus of the credit union or the amount authorized for federal credit unions. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.