FISH-LAKE MICHIGAN COMMERC LIC-100th GA - HB 3273

FISH-LAKE MICHIGAN COMMERC LIC-100th GA - HB 3273

Representative  Sheri Jesiel

Filed: HB 3273 on 2-9-17

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue a maximum of 5 commercial fishing licenses for taking from the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan yellow perch, bloater chub, and other commercial fish species designated by Department rule. Provides that, at times determined by the Director, the Department shall advertise a public drawing to accept new qualified commercial fishing candidates and establish a ranking order for these new candidates to fill open Lake Michigan commercial fishing licenses. Provides that the ranking order shall continue to be used until the list of eligible candidates is exhausted. Removes provisions concerning the issuing of commercial licenses.

Latest Action:

• 5/25/2017 House Passed Both Houses

COMMERCIAL FISHING REGULATION-100th GA - HB 3272

COMMERCIAL FISHING REGULATION-100th GA - HB 3272

Representative  Sheri Jesiel

Filed: HB 3272 on 2-9-17

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that all trout, including lake trout, salmon, and lake whitefish may not be taken by commercial fishing devices, including gill or pound nets. Provides that any incidental catch of trout, including lake trout, salmon, and lake whitefish taken in legal sized gill or pound nets must be returned immediately to the water. Provides that the methods of taking are subject to modification by administrative rule based upon lake-wide scientific assessment data or fishery management need. Repeals a Section concerning commercial fishing.

Latest Action:

• 5/25/2017 House Passed Both Houses 

DNR-CONSULTATION FEES-100th GA - HB 3033

 DNR-CONSULTATION FEES-100th GA - HB 3033

Representative  Tim Butler

Filed: HB 3033 on 2-9-17

Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may assess specified consultation fees up to $500 (rather than assess a $500 fee). Deletes language providing that the Department shall not assess any fee for consultations requested by a State agency or federal agency.

Date Chamber Action

• 2/9/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tim Butler
• 2/9/2017 House First Reading
• 2/9/2017 House Referred to Rules Committee
• 2/22/2017 House Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
• 3/14/2017 House Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 012-000-000
• 3/15/2017 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
• 3/23/2017 House Second Reading - Short Debate
• 3/23/2017 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
• 3/30/2017 House Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Allen Skillicorn
• 3/30/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler
• 4/5/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
• 4/5/2017 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
• 4/7/2017 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000
• 4/7/2017 House Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. André Thapedi
• 4/7/2017 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John Cavaletto
• 4/26/2017 House Motion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. André Thapedi
• 4/27/2017 Senate Arrive in Senate
• 4/27/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading May 2, 2017
• 4/28/2017 Senate Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
• 5/2/2017 Senate First Reading
• 5/2/2017 Senate Referred to Assignments
• 5/5/2017 Senate Approved for Consideration Assignments
• 5/5/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2017
• 5/11/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
• 5/11/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
• 5/11/2017 Senate Second Reading
• 5/11/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 12, 2017
• 5/15/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
• 5/17/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 007-000-000
• 5/26/2017 Senate Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017
• 5/30/2017 Senate Recalled to Second Reading
• 5/30/2017 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Rose
• 5/30/2017 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
• 5/30/2017 Senate Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
• 5/30/2017 House Arrived in House
• 5/30/2017 House Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
• 5/30/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Allen Skillicorn
• 5/30/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
• 6/20/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
• 6/22/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 012-000-000
• 6/25/2017 House Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 097-001-000
• 6/25/2017 House House Concurs
• 6/25/2017 House Passed Both Houses
• 6/25/2017 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
• 6/25/2017 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson
• 7/24/2017 House Sent to the Governor
• 9/8/2017 House Governor Approved
• 9/8/2017 House Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0491

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Springfield Archery Host Scholastic 3-D Archery Tournament

Springfield Archery Host Scholastic 3-D Archery Tournament

I was shocked by how many vehicles were in the parking lot, honestly I was only expecting a few kids and a few parents.  Boy was I wrong, it was jammed packed with room for only one more car. Everyone was there for the same reason, the Scholastic 3-D Archery Tournament or S3DA.  We heard about this event through Facebook and decided to check it out.  I'm glad we stopped by.

Inside Springfield Archery bleachers were full of people there to support the youth of tomorrow. They were shooting arrows down range in a friendly competition.   Don't fool yourself, though. These six to 18 year olds are the Robbin Hoods and Katniss Everdeens of the day.  Their shots are ridiculous.  I'm talking arrow grouping that professional and Olympic athletes strive to shoot.

I was amazed at the archery culture.  A serious, lively and friendly atmosphere had parents rooting their kids on.  "It's growing all over"  said Kim Rigney Illinois Regional Coordinator for the Rigney's School of Archery.

Kyle McDowell reiterated what Kim said about archery shooting growing all over.    I knew there was something bigger here than just some archery competition.  Kyle laid it on me, giving me the 411 on S3DA including a pamphlet with rules and regulations.  I had no idea that it was like this.

Shooting six rounds of five arrows would leave anyone fatigued but these kids do it with dedication.  Mr. McDowell had a son in the competition who ended up taking third.  This subculture is growing at outstanding rates.

After being thrown off guard by the size, commitment, and sportsmanship of S3DA competitors I found myself thinking about Autumn and her possibly wanting to get into archery when she is older.

It is great to see that there are organizations and groups supporting youth and helping them strive to achieve things both in the field and on the range.

A big congratulations to all those that participated and well done for those that placed. Here are your winners from the Springfield Archer S3DA Tournament.

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors, Good Luck and Stay Safe