DNR-CONVEY REAL ESTATE -100th GA - HB 770

DNR-CONVEY REAL ESTATE -100th GA - HB 770

Senator:  Barbara Wheeler (R)

Filed: HB 770 on 2-10-17

Synopsis As Introduced
Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to convey, in exchange for $1, certain real estate in McHenry County to the Fox Waterway Agency. Provides that the conveyance is subject to: (1) existing public utilities, existing public roads, and any and all reservations, easements, encumbrances, covenants, and restrictions of record; and (2) the express condition that any proceeds from the sale of the real property shall be utilized for the purchase and development of an alternate dredge material disposal site or sites. Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources to exchange described parcels of real estate in Lake County for another parcel of described real estate in Lake County. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes language providing that the conveyance is subject to the express condition that any proceeds from the sale of the real property shall be utilized for the purchase and development of an alternate dredge material disposal site or sites. Provides instead that the property is subject to the express condition that within one year after conveyance, the Fox Waterway Agency shall: sell the real property for no less than fair market value; use any proceeds from the sale to purchase of an alternate dredge material disposal site or sites for no more than fair market value; and transfer any proceeds remaining after the purchase of an alternate dredge material disposal site or sites to the Department of Natural Resources for deposit into the General Revenue Fund. Provides that if, after one year following the conveyances of the real property, the Fox Waterway Agency has failed to comply with the express condition, the real property shall revert to the State of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources, or, if applicable, the proceeds from the sale of the conveyed property shall be immediately transferred to the Department of Natural Resources for deposit into the General Revenue Fund. Provides that if any property purchased with proceeds from the sale of the conveyed property is not used as a dredged material disposal site within 2 years following the conveyances or if at any time the property ceases to be used for public purposes, the Fox Waterway Agency shall convey by quitclaim deed the property to the Department of Natural Resources for $1. Provides that "fair market value" means the average of 3 appraisals plus the costs of obtaining the appraisals.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes language authorizing the Director of Natural Resources to exchange described parcels of real estate in Lake County for another parcel of described real estate in Lake County.

Governor Rauner Releases 2018 Illinois Department of Natural Resource Budget

Governor Rauner Releases 2018 Illinois Department of Natural Resource Budget

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Office of Management and Budget

A majority of Illinois hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts would agree with the statement that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has seen better days.  Today Governor Rauner released his 2018 proposed budget for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.  While the state and the IDNR have been without a budget for 20 months, the lack of financial resources for the IDNR goes back over a decade.

Illinois has 1.31 million hunters and anglers, about 1/12 th of the population of Illinois or over 100,000 people per county.  You're talking about billions of dollars and thousands of jobs hunters and anglers are responsible for each year. More focus needs to be put on our natural resources so that our kids and grandchildren can experience what Illinois has to offer.


The Governor's proposed budget is broken down by agency and line item.On page 280 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget you'll see line items for the entire Illinois Department of Natural Resources.  

The recommended fiscal year 2018 budget of $290.7 million will support DNR operations at all state parks, the Illinois state museums in Springfield, Lockport and Dickson Mounds, and the World Shooting Complex in Sparta (pg 286). Hunting and fishing license fees will remain at fiscal year 2017 levels and Illinois will continue multi-state efforts to conserve the monarch butterfly from its federally threatened or endangered species status. 

The fiscal year 2018 budget also recommends the Historic Preservation Agency (HPA) merge with DNR to consolidate the administration of state historic sites and monuments within one agency. By positioning HPA administration within DNR, core competencies will be centralized. The merger, which includes $9.2 million in new appropriation authority for DNR, is anticipated to result in $3.2 million in savings to ensure the continued collection and preservation of state historic resources. 

We are reviewing this further and will keep you up to date as more budget information comes through. Also, the most important thing to remember is that this just a proposal. Nothing has been approved by the legislature or enacted yet.

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Hunting Sales Tax Holiday-100th GA - HB 3878

Hunting Sales Tax Holiday-100th GA - HB 3878

Representative Daniel V. Beiser(D)

Filed: HB 3878 on 2-10-17

Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides a hunting sales tax holiday on specified dates for firearms and firearm ammunition that may be used for lawful hunting under the Wildlife Code. Provides for administration of the hunting sales tax holiday by the Department of Revenue. Provides the Department of Revenue with rulemaking authority, including emergency rulemaking authority. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to allow emergency rulemaking. Effective immediately.

Hearings: None Scheduled at this time

HB 2685 Action

• Date - Chamber -  Action
• 2/10/2017 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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Illinois 100th General Assembly Outdoor Legislation Filed

Illinois 100th General Assembly Outdoor Legislation Filed

The Illinois General Assembly bill filing deadline was February 10, 2017.  Looks like you have some catching up to do.  With all the bills that were filed, it's easy to get lost in the mayhem.  Capitol Outdoors has gathered a list of hunting and fishing related bills to keep you as informed as possible.  You may notice that there are House Bills that correspond with Senate Bills, this is done to ensure that if one chamber does not move a bill, the other chamber will pick it up.

The following are all of the substantive bills that have been filed in both the House and Senate.  Each chamber also has the opportunity to file "Shell Bills".  These are basically empty bills within the wildlife code that either the House or Senate can file an amendment onto to make it a substantive bill.  Essentially these are place holders until language is written for the legislation.

We will be updating each bill as it moves through committee.  Remember not all of these bills will be heard in committee.  Make sure to follow us to stay as informed as possible this General Assembly!

House Bills:

HB0271  - CRIM CD-HANDGUN AMMO-SERIALIZE 

HB0308 - CRIM CD-FIREARM TRANSPORT 

HB0406 - HUNTING-CARRYING HANDGUNS

HB0427 - WILDLIFE-CROSSBOW DRAW WEIGHT 

HB0480 - WILDLIFE-IN-LAW FARM HUNT

HB0534 - DNR-CONVEY REAL ESTATE

HB0635 - HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE FEES

HB1771 - CROSSBOW HUNTING-ARCHERY SEASON

HB1788 - WILDLIFE-DUCK BLIND OR PIT 

HB2410 - DEER HUNTING-AIR GUNS 

HB2685 - WILDLIFE-TRAPPING-GREEN HIDES 

HB3093 - WILDLIFE-HUNTING LICENSE 

HB3373 - 5 YR HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE 

HB3399 - CROSSBOW HUNTING-COYOTES

HB3750 - FISH & HUNT LICENSE-POLICE 

Senate Bills:

SB1325 - WILDLIFE-HUNTING LICENSE 

SB1466 - CROSSBOW HUNTING-COYOTES 

SB1467 - CROSSBOW HUNTING-ARCHERY SEASON

SB1468 - WILDLIFE-TRAPPING-GREEN HIDES

SB1716 - WILDLIFE-DEER HUNT SEASON 

SB1981 - PROHIB BOBCAT TRAPPING

SB1983 - WILDLIFE CD-MANAGEMENT PLAN 

SB1985 - WILDLIFE CD-LEAD AMMUNITION 

SB2039 - WILDLIFE CD-DEER BAIT

If you have any questions on any of these bills please contact us and we will get you the information you need.  

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Wildlife -Disabled Person Hunt-100th GA - HB 3204

Wildlife -Disabled Person Hunt-100th GA - HB 3204

Representative Daniel Swanson (R)

Filed: HB 3204 on 2-9-17

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall, on an annual basis, establish one deer hunting weekend for persons with disabilities in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Code. Provides that the Department may adopt administrative rules to implement the provision. Defines "person with a disability."

Hearings: None Scheduled at this time.

Previous Actions:

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

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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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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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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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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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HB 3399 - Now the Bobcat Prohibition Bill

HB 3399 - Now Bobcat Prohibition Bill

Representative Joe Sosnowski (R)

Filed: HB 3399 on 2/9/17

HB 3399 was originally filed as a crossbow hunting bill.  It went over to the Senate where the Senate attached an amendment to change the entire bill to become the Bobcat Prohibition Bill. This now moves on to the House where they will either concur (agree) to the Senate Amendment or non-concur (disagree) with the Senate Amendment. 

Updated Language with Senate Amendment:

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to hunt or trap bobcat in this State on and after the effective date of the bill in the counties of Boone, Bureau, Champaign, Cook, DeKalb, DeWitt, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Marshall, McHenry, McLean, Ogle, Peoria, Piatt, Putnam, Stark, Stephenson, Vermilion, Will, Winnebago, Woodford, and north of U.S. Route 36 in Edgar and Douglas and north of U.S. Route 36 to the junction with Illinois Route 121 and north or east of Illinois Route 121 in Macon. Provides that for the season beginning in 2017, a total number of 350 bobcats may be hunted or trapped lawfully, or the conclusion of the season occurs, whichever is earlier. Provides that for the season beginning in 2018, a total number of 375 bobcats may be hunted or trapped lawfully, or the conclusion of the season occurs, whichever is earlier. Provides for a sunset of this provision on June 30, 2019. Effective July 1, 2017.

Original Language:
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that any person may use a crossbow to take coyotes during any coyote season. Effective immediately.

HB 3399 Action

• 2/9/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joe Sosnowski
• 2/10/2017 House First Reading
• 2/10/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee
• 2/22/2017 House Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
• 2/23/2017 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joe Sosnowski
• 2/23/2017 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
• 3/7/2017 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
• 3/7/2017 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 013-001-000
• 3/7/2017 House Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 013-001-000
• 3/8/2017 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
• 3/15/2017 House Second Reading - Short Debate
• 3/15/2017 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
• 3/15/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn
• 3/15/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Wheeler
• 3/16/2017 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 078-027-000
• 3/17/2017 Senate Arrive in Senate
• 3/17/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 28, 2017
• 5/25/2017 Senate Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
• 5/25/2017 Senate First Reading
• 5/25/2017 Senate Referred to Assignments
• 5/25/2017 Senate Approved for Consideration Assignments
• 5/25/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 26, 2017
• 5/25/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
• 5/25/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
• 5/26/2017 Senate Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
• 5/26/2017 Senate Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
• 5/26/2017 Senate Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
• 5/26/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
• 5/26/2017 Senate Second Reading
• 5/26/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 29, 2017
• 5/26/2017 Senate Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017
• 5/29/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 016-000-000
• 5/29/2017 Senate Recalled to Second Reading
• 5/29/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Harmon
• 5/29/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
• 5/29/2017 Senate Third Reading - Passed; 052-001-000
• 5/29/2017 House Arrived in House
• 5/29/2017 House Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
• 5/30/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Joe Sosnowski
• 5/30/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
• 5/30/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
• 5/30/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
• 5/31/2017 House Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
• 5/31/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 011-000-000
• 6/25/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
• 6/25/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Lost 062-031-001
6/25/2017 House 3/5 Vote Required
• 6/25/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
6/25/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

• 6/30/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
• 6/30/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 104-001-002
• 6/30/2017 House 3/5 Vote Required
• 6/30/2017 House House Concurs
• 6/30/2017 House Passed Both Houses
• 7/28/2017 House Sent to the Governor
• 9/22/2017 House Governor Approved
• 9/22/2017 House Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0524

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