Thursday, April 7, 2016

HB 5796 Fishing Limits for Landowners on Private Property Could be a thing of the Past

HB 5796 Fishing Limits for Landowners on Private Property Could be a Thing of the Past

On February 11, 2016 Representative Charles Meier (Republican, Highland, Illinois) introduced HB 5796.  


HB 5796 FISHING LIMITS-PRIV PROPERTY


Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that the limits on the number and size of fish a person may take in a day do not apply to a person fishing in waters wholly within his or her private property. Effective immediately.







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Update:

On April 4, 2016 the House Agriculture & Conservation Committee passed HB 5796 17 - 0
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Update:

On April 7, 2016 the House of Representatives passed HB 5796 with a vote of 113 - 0 - 2
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Update:


On May 5, 2016 the Senate Agriculture Committee passed HB 5796 with a vote of 8-0.
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