Wildlife CD- Deer Bait-100th GA - SB 2039

Wildlife CD- Deer Bait-100th GA - SB 2039

Senator Chapin Rose (R)

Filed: SB 2039 on 2-10-17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person may supplementally feed deer with items otherwise prohibited by the Code when not in active deer hunting season which shall be implemented by the Department of Natural Resources by rule.

Hearings:  None Scheduled at this time.

Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 2/10/2017 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
• 2/10/2017 Senate First Reading
• 2/10/2017 Senate Referred to Assignments

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Fish & Hunt License- Police-100th GA - HB 3750

Fish & Hunt License- Police-100th GA - HB 3750

Representative Katie Stuart (D)

Filed: HB 3750 on 2-10-17

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code and the Wildlife Code. Provides that the respective fees for resident fishing, combination sportsmen, and hunting licenses are waived for current and retired State, municipal, and local law enforcement officers.

Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 2/10/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
• 2/10/2017 House First Reading
• 2/10/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee
• 3/1/2017 House Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
• 3/21/2017 House Do Pass / Standard Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-005-001
• 3/22/2017 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate
• 3/23/2017 House Second Reading - Standard Debate
• 3/23/2017 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

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5 YR Hunting & Fishing License- 100th GA - HB 3373

5 YR Hunting & Fishing License- 100th GA - HB 3373

Representative Daniel V. Beiser (D)

Filed: HB 3373 on 2-9-17

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year fishing license. Provides that the fee for a 5-year fishing license is $62.50. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year sportsmen's combination license that shall entitle the holder to the same non-commercial fishing privileges as residents holding a license and to the same hunting privileges as residents holding a license to hunt all species under the Wildlife Code. Provides that the 5-year sportsmen's combination license fee shall be $112.50. Provides that no sportsmen's combination license shall be issued to any individual who would be ineligible for either the fishing or hunting license separately. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year sportsmen's combination license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year sportsmen's combination license. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year hunting license to hunt all species for $52. Provides that for residents age 65 or older and resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year hunting license.

Hearings:  None Scheduled at this time.

Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 2/9/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
• 2/10/2017 House First Reading
• 2/10/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee

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Deer Hunting- Air Guns- 100th GA - HB 2410

Deer Hunting- Air Guns- 100th GA - HB 2410

Representative Brandon W. Phelps (D)

Filed: HB 2410 on 2-6-17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person may take deer with a .45 caliber or larger air-powered gun. Defines "air-powered gun" as any implement, designed as a gun that will expel a BB or pellet by spring, gas, or air charged from an external high compression power source.

Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 2/6/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
• 2/6/2017 House First Reading
• 2/6/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee
• 2/14/2017 House Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
• 3/20/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
• 3/28/2017 House Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 012-000-000
• 3/29/2017 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

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Prohib Bobcat Trapping- 100th GA - SB 1981

Prohib Bobcat Trapping- 100th GA - SB 1981

Senator Don Harmon (D)

Filed: SB 1981 on 2-10-17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to trap bobcat in this State at any time. Provides that no person shall knowingly sell, offer for sale, or purchase a bobcat pelt of a bobcat taken in this State. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Hearings:  None Scheduled at this time.

Previous Actions:
Date - Chamber - Action

2/10/2017 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

• 2/10/2017 Senate First Reading
• 2/10/2017 Senate Referred to Assignments
• 2/28/2017 Senate Assigned to Commerce and Economic Development
• 3/7/2017 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
• 3/9/2017 Senate Postponed - Commerce and Economic Development
• 3/16/2017 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
• 3/16/2017 Senate Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development; 008-004-000
• 3/16/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 28, 2017
• 3/24/2017 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
• 3/29/2017 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
• 4/6/2017 Senate Second Reading
• 4/6/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 25, 2017
• 4/26/2017 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
• 4/28/2017 Senate Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017
• 5/12/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
• 5/12/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
• 5/15/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Commerce and Economic Development

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Wildlife Deer Hunt Season- 100th GA - SB 1716

Wildlife Deer Hunt Season- 100th GA - SB 1716

Senator Dale Fowler (R)

Filed: SB1716 on 2-9-17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Director of the Department of Natural Resources shall establish an open season for the taking of deer with shotgun, handgun, or muzzleloading rifle which shall be at least 10 consecutive days.

Hearings:  None Scheduled at this time.

Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 2/9/2017 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler
• 2/9/2017 Senate First Reading
• 2/9/2017 Senate Referred to Assignments

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Wildlife Duckblind or Pit- 100th GA - HB 1788

Wildlife Duckblind or Pit- 100th GA - HB 1788

Representative:  Terri Bryant (R)

Filed: HB 1788 on 2-1-17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person shall not establish or use a blind or pit for the taking of wild ducks within 100 yards of the boundary of property on which the blind or pit is located without consent from the landowner of the adjacent property. Provides that the provision only applies to property located in Alexander County, Union County, Williamson County, or Jackson County. Effective immediately.

Hearings:  Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing Feb 22 2017 2:00PM Capitol Building Room 115 Springfield, IL

Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 2/1/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terri Bryant
• 2/2/2017 House First Reading
• 2/2/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee

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Repeals FOID Card Act- 100th GA - HB 0492

Repeals FOID Card Act- 100th GA - HB 0492

Representative: Thomas M. Bennett (R)

Filed: HB 0492 on 2-12-17

Repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Hearings: 
Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing Feb 15 2017 3:00PM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL
Previous Actions:

• Date - Chamber - Action
• 1/20/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
• 1/20/2017 House First Reading
• 1/20/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee
• 1/24/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
• 1/25/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Lee Long
• 1/25/2017 House Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
• 2/2/2017 House Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

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Wildlife Trapping-Green Hides-100th GA - HB 2685 & SB 1468

Wildlife Trapping-Green Hides-100th GA - HB 2685 & SB 1468

Representative Jerry Costello (D)

Filed: HB 2685 on 2/8/17

Senator Neil Anderson (R)

Filed: SB 1468 on 2/9/17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that except as provided in the Code, it is unlawful to have in his or her possession the green hides of fur bearing mammals without a valid hunting or trapping license. Provides that the annual fee for each resident fur buyer's permit (rather than a resident retail or wholesale fur buyer's permit) shall be $50.00 (rather than $25.00 for a resident retail fur buyer's permit or $125.00 for a resident wholesale fur buyer's permit). Provides that all fur buyers and non-resident auction participants shall maintain records of the receipt, collection, purchase, and sale of green hides of fur-bearing mammals. Provides that a record of each transaction shall be created at the time it is executed specifying the date, numbers, and kinds of green hides purchased, sold, or transferred, price paid for each green hide, if any, and the name, address, and Department customer identification number of the other party. Provides that a person who holds a fur tanner's permit is exempt from provisions for a resident fur buyer permit holder as long as the person is not engaged in the business of receiving green hides for the purpose of buying or selling the hides, whether green, dressed, processed, or tanned and the hides which have been tanned or processed are returned to the person who submitted the hides for processing or tanning. Repeals a provision regarding the receiving, collecting, or buying of green hides of fur-bearing or game mammals. Makes other conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2018.

House Floor Amendment No. 1

Provides that all resident and non-resident fur buyer permits and non-resident auction participation permits shall expire on March 31 (currently, April 30). Makes other technical changes.

HB 2685 
Latest Action:  

• 5/23/2017 House Passed Both Houses

CROSSBOW HUNTING-ARCHERY SEAS- 100th GA - HB 2893

CROSSBOW HUNTING-ARCHERY SEAS- 100th GA - HB 2893

Representative Jerry Costello, II  (D)

Filed: HB 2893 on 2-6-17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that any person may use a crossbow to take any animal during the appropriate archery season. Effective immediately.

Passed House 76-29-4 and moves on to Senate.

Previous Actions:

Date	Chamber	Action
2/1/2017	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry Costello, II
2/1/2017	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
2/1/2017	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
2/2/2017	House	First Reading
2/2/2017	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/14/2017	House	Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/14/2017	House	To Negotiations Subcommittee
3/31/2017	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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