Illinois Legislation being heard in Committee regarding Hunting, Fishing & Firearms

Some pieces of Legislation that we are following have been posted to committees. These committees are scheduled for hearings next week. 

Below you will see the links to those committees. 

Click on the link and you will be taken to the webpage where you can click on the Bill for more information. 

As you know most of these bills may not be heard this week so "like" us on Facebook to stay up to date on what passes out of committees! 

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Agriculture & Conservation- Hearing Scheduled for Feb 18, 2014

HB4188 ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY 

HB4277 COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSE 

HB4434 SURFACE-MINED LAND - BONDS 

HB4439 BOW AND ARROW DEFINITION

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Judiciary - Hearing Scheduled for Feb 19, 2014

Subject Matter Hearing on HB 3779, 4204 ,4319, 4320. 

House Bill 4319 Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.

Provides that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm into any building, real property, or parking area under the control of (1) a licensed establishment as defined and licensed under the Video Gaming Act, or (2) a licensed fraternal establishment or licensed veterans establishment as defined and licensed under the Video Gaming Act, where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. Provides that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm into any building under the control of a licensed fraternal establishment, licensed veterans establishment, or licensed truck stop establishment, as defined and licensed under the Video Gaming Act, and alcoholic liquor is not drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. Provides that any person (rather than the owner) lawfully in possession and control of private real property of any type may prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms on the property (deletes under his or her control). Provides that if the property is a private residence no sign need be posted and it shall be presumed that the carrying of concealed firearms is prohibited in the residence and a violation of the Act.

This will be discussed at length at the Subject Matter Hearing. 

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You will be able to listen to all these hearings here.  

As always Capitol Outdoors will keep Twitter & Facebook up to date as things happen.  

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors, Good Luck & Stay Safe. 

Michael & Heather