(1) As used in this section, "facsimile signature" means a reproduction of the manual signature of a legislator by engraving, imprinting, stamping, facsimile transmission, or other means.
(2) On state documents requiring a signature, a legislator may use a facsimile signature in lieu of a manual signature. Before using a facsimile signature, the legislator shall file a copy of the legislator's manual or facsimile signature, certified by the legislator under oath, with the presiding officer of the house of which the legislator is a member.