Legislation 05-20-07 -


Bill Status of HB0009 HSUS Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that the court may include in the order of protection granting the petitioner the exclusive care, custody, or control of any animal owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by either the petitioner or the respondent or a minor child residing in the residence or household of either the petitioner or the respondent and ordering the respondent to stay away from the animal and forbidding the respondent from taking, transferring, encumbering, concealing, harming, or otherwise disposing of the animal.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=9&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26599&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0027 ISRA Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Provides that the definition of "recreational or conservation purpose" is modified to add any activity undertaken for conservation, resource management, exercise, education, relaxation, or pleasure on land owned by another (now, hunting, recreational shooting, both, or related activities).
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=27&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26620&SessionID=51&GA=95

Tabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

Bill Status of HB0029 ISRA Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Changes the definition of "recreational or conservation purpose" to mean any activity undertaken for conservation, resource management, exercise, education, relaxation, or pleasure on land owned by another (now hunting, recreational shooting, both, or related activities).
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=29&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26622&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment 001
Amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title and purpose of the Act.
Bill Status of HB0032
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Department of Natural Resources Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall formulate and implement a 10-year program that shall be in place by January 1, 2008 for the maintenance and reconstruction of the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina. Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that transfers from the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund to the General Revenue Fund shall not exceed $1,000,000 (now, $2,000,000) in any fiscal year. Transfers an amount equal to the amount transferred from the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund to the General Revenue Fund under certain provisions of the State Finance Act during fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 from the General Revenue Fund to the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund. Excludes the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund from a provision of the State Finance Act that allows the Governor to transfer moneys from certain special funds into the General Revenue Fund. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=32&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26625&SessionID=51&GA=95

House Amendment No. 1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that 35% of the revenue deposited into the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marine Fund shall be transferred to the General Revenue Fund in each fiscal year until the sum of $31,200,000 is paid (instead of 25% of the first $2,000,000 deposited into the Fund and 75% of revenue deposited into the Fund in excess of $2,000,000). Deletes a provision of the introduced bill that requires the transfer of moneys from the General Revenue Fund into the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
30 ILCS 105/8h
Deletes a Section of the bill that exempts the Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach Marina Fund from administrative charge-back provisions of the State Finance Act.
Bill Status of HB0033

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to adopt emergency rules under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to require the immediate marking of each dam the Department considers dangerous with signs and buoys warning the public of the hazards posed by the dam. Provides that the rules shall require that warning signs be placed on the dam and that warning signs and buoys be placed in the areas above and below the dam and on the banks immediately adjacent to the dam. Provides that the Department shall examine each dam located on navigable waterways to determine the hazards that exist at each dam and that the Department shall require the establishment of specifications for signs and devices that provide warnings and information for persons using the waterways. Provides that, after conducting the required examination and within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department shall issue an order, with completion dates, specifying additional warning signs and safety devices to be required at the dam. Provides that the Department shall require each dam to have localized safety plans to maximize the safety of persons visiting the dam. Provides that the Department may designate enforceable exclusion zones around dams. Provides that any low-head dam owned by the State shall be maintained so that any scour hole formed at the dam shall not exceed 2 feet below the riverbed in depth. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=33&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26626&SessionID=51&GA=95

House Amendment No. 1

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Rivers, Lakes, and Streams Act. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to establish specifications, by administrative rule, for signs and devices that provide warnings of the presence of dams for persons using the public waters of the State. Provides that, for dams located in public waters (instead of navigable waterways) and that are not subject to federal regulation regarding safety standards, the Department of Natural Resources shall examine each dam to determine hazards that may exist at each dam. Removes the requirement that the Department issue an order, with completion dates, specifying additional warning signs and safety devices required at each dam within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act and after the completion of the Department's examination to determine hazards that may exist at the dam. Provides that violation of the exclusion zones around a dam is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that, except for willful and wanton misconduct, neither the Department of Natural Resources nor employees or agents of the Department shall be liable for damages, injuries, or deaths occurring at dams located in public waters by reason of the Department's regulations. Removes language requiring low-head State-owned dams to be maintained so that any scour hole formed at the dam shall not exceed 2 feet below the riverbed in depth. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
5/15/2007
House
Passed Both Houses

Bill Status of HB0035

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of aggravated domestic assault when a person, in committing domestic assault, knowingly or intentionally uses a deadly weapon or certain other devices against a family or household member. Requires a peace officer to arrest the offender upon the establishment of probable cause. Makes the offense a Class 4 felony.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0035&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=26633&SessionID=51&GA=95

House Amendment No. 1

Provides that a peace officer may arrest a person for aggravated domestic assault (rather than must arrest the offender upon the establishment of probable cause) if the officer has probable cause to believe that there is imminent danger of physical harm to the non-aggressor. Provides that the penalty for aggravated domestic assault is a Class A misdemeanor (rather than a Class 4 felony). Provides that aggravated domestic assault is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction for domestic assault, aggravated domestic assault, domestic damage to property, domestic battery, or aggravated domestic battery. Provides that the offense of aggravated domestic assault does not apply to a parent or guardian while exercising parental discipline over a child under his or her custody. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if the defendant committed aggravated domestic assault and has a prior conviction for domestic assault, aggravated domestic assault, domestic damage to property, domestic battery, or aggravated domestic battery, the prior conviction is an aggravating factor that the court may consider in sentencing.

Bill Status of HB0043 ISRA Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that accountability principles apply when a statute defining an offense or the term of imprisonment for an offense creates an increased penalty if the defendant was armed with a specific type of weapon. Provides that accountability principles do not apply when a statute defining an offense or the term of imprisonment creates an increased penalty if the defendant personally discharged a firearm or personally discharged a firearm that proximately caused great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death to another person. Provides that being armed with a firearm is a lesser included finding of personally discharging a firearm; and both are lesser included findings of personally discharging a firearm that proximately caused great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death to another person.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0043&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=26641&SessionID=51&GA=95
Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed
Bill Status of HB0151 ISRA Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Eliminates the hunting license fee for veterans and active-duty military members who hold a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=151&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26772&SessionID=51&GA=95

House Amendment No. 1Changes the exemption from hunting license fees so that the exemption applies to active-duty military members only, rather than active-duty military members and veterans.

House Amendment 002
House Amendment 003
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that no fee is imposed on any person who is currently serving on active-duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the Unites States (instead of veteran or active-duty military member). Requires the Department of Natural Resources to establish standards for the verification of active-duty service for purposes of obtaining a hunting license at no charge. Requires that the active-duty military member provide verification of active-duty service to the Department at the Department's office in Springfield.
Bill Status of HB0168 ISRA Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person authorized by the Department of Natural Resources to issue licenses, permits, or stamps, under the Wildlife Code, may charge a fee of $1.00 (instead of $0.50) for issuing certain licenses, permits, and stamps.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=168&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26791&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0201 ISRA Support HSUS Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person may not operate, provide, sell, use, or offer to operate, provide, sell, or use any computer software or service that allows a person not physically present at the hunt site to remotely control a weapon that could be used to take wildlife by remote operation, including, but not limited to, weapons or devices set up to fire through the use of the Internet or through a remote control device. Provides that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor. Provides that a person who facilitates the use of software or services to hunt by remote control is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=201&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26872&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0203 HSUS Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats Act. Imposes various requirements on pet dealers who sell dogs or cats. Provides that an animal must be examined by a licensed veterinarian before being placed with other animals by a pet dealer. Provides that a pet dealer must give the purchaser of a dog or cat a written statement containing certain information about the animal purchased and maintain a record of that information. Requires certain standards of care for animals. Imposes civil monetary penalties on a pet dealer for violations. Provides remedies for a purchaser if an animal becomes ill or dies as a result of an illness that existed in the animal at the time of purchase. Sets out a notice of an animal purchaser's rights, and requires that notice to be given to each purchaser of an animal from a pet dealer. Provides penalties for pet dealers who sell diseased or ill animals. Effective January 1, 2008.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0203&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=26874&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0211

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Limits the liability of landowners to persons engaging in fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, camping, bird watching, or prairie seed collecting under specified circumstances. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=211&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26883&SessionID=51&GA=95

Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

Bill Status of HB0228 ISRA Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person who transfers or causes to be transferred a firearm within the State must keep a record of the transfer for a period of 5 (rather than 10) years from the date of the transfer. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=228&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=26943&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0251

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that an assault, battery, aggravated battery with a firearm, or aggravated battery with a machine gun or a firearm equipped with any device or attachment designed or used for silencing the report of a firearm committed against a private security officer engaged in the execution of his or her official duties, or to prevent the officer from performing his or her official duties, or in retaliation for the officer performing his or her official duties, constitutes aggravated assault, aggravated battery, aggravated battery with a firearm, or aggravated battery with a machine gun or a firearm equipped with any device or attachment designed or used for silencing the report of a firearm with the same penalties as if the offense had been committed against a peace officer.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0251&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=26988&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0256

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. Adds costs of and associated with transit oriented developments to the definitions of "redevelopment project costs". Defines "transit oriented development".
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0256&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=26993&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0297 ISRA Support HSUS Opposed

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the operation of a hound running areas permit program. Provides that a coyote may be held or possessed by a person who holds a hound running area permit. Provides that hound running areas approved by the Department are exempt from certain limitations in the Game Protective Article of the Wildlife Code. Limits hound running areas to a fenced area that has at least 40 acres, that is used by dogs and people to chase foxes or coyotes without the intent to kill or capture the foxes or coyotes, and that has a dog-proof escape area for the chased animals. Requires the applicant for a hound running area permit to hold or apply for a fur-bearing mammal breeder permit. Authorizes the Department to promulgate rules, make inspections, and administer this program. Provides that a person that violates the requirements for a hound running area permit is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Amends the Illinois Dangerous Animals Act to provide that a hound running area may be used to keep and maintain coyotes in an escape-proof enclosure. Makes other changes.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=297&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27047&SessionID=51&GA=95

House Amendment No. 1

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the substantive provisions of the bill with changes. Provides a definition of "authorized species". Amends the Wildlife Code to provide for certain treatment of authorized species in hound running areas. Creates a hound running area permit program for persons owning, holding, or controlling by lease, for a term of at least 5 years, any contiguous tract of land who desires to establish a hound running area to pursue authorized species with hounds in a way that is not designed to capture or kill the authorized species. Sets out details of the permit program. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to make certain inspections of hound running areas. Sets out penalties for violations of certain Sections of the Wildlife Code. Makes other changes.

Bill Status of HB0307

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illinois Conservation Corps Act. Provides year-round conservation employment within the Department of Natural Resources for young adults in Illinois. Subject to appropriation, entitles enrollees in the Corps to a stipend of $500 per month and a maximum of $5,000 per year in education awards. Provides that no project of the Corps may displace individuals employed by or under contract with the Department. Creates the Illinois Conservation Corps Advisory Board to advise the Department concerning the Corps. Establishes the Illinois Conservation Corps Fund, a special fund in the State treasury. Authorizes the Department to use the moneys in the Fund only for the purposes of the Corps and provides that no more than 5% of the moneys in the Fund may be used for costs associated with the administration of the Corps. Authorizes the Fund to accept State and federal appropriations, gifts, grants, and private donations. Prohibits the Governor from making any transfers from the Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to prohibit the Governor from making any transfers from the Illinois Conservation Corps Fund. Amends the Illinois Youth and Young Adult Employment Act of 1986 to rename the Illinois Conservation Corps as the Youth and Young Adult Conservation Employment Program. Makes corresponding changes. Amends the Personnel Code, the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, and the Illinois Pension Code to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=307&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27063&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0320 ISRA Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Extends the daily period for deer hunting to 1/2 hour after sunset (now at sunset). Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=320&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27085&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0331

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code and the Wildlife Code. Provides that State residents, age 65 or older, may not be charged a fee for: (1) a non-commercial sport fishing or spearing license, (2) a salmon stamp, (3) an inland trout stamp, (4) a Deer Hunting Permit, (5) a hunting license to hunt all species, (6) a State Migratory Waterfowl Stamp, (7) a State Habitat Stamp, or (8) a sportsmen's combination license. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=331&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27102&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0349

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that seniors age 65 or older shall not be charged camping or campsite utility fees on Monday through Thursday of any week.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=349&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27126&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0354 HSUS Support

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Requires the Department of Revenue to offer a special instant scratch-off game, named the wild about animals scratch-off game, for the benefit of endangered species, humane education programs, dogs, and cats to commence on January 1, 2008. Provides that the net revenue from the game shall be deposited into the Endangered Species Rehabilitation Fund for appropriation by the General Assembly as follows: (i) one-third of net revenue to the Department of Natural Resources for making grants for the maintenance of wildlife rehabilitation facilities that take care of threatened or endangered species; (ii) one-third of net revenue to the State Board of Education for character and humane education programs; and (iii) one-third of net revenue into the Pet Population Control Fund. Sets forth certain provisions for the operation of the scratch-off game. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Endangered Species Rehabilitation Fund. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=354&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27131&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0365
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Conservation District Act. Provides that in counties adjacent to a county with more than 3,000,000 inhabitants, by resolution of the county board or boards or by petition signed by 5% of the voters who voted in the county in the last gubernatorial election, a proposal to elect or appoint a 5 or 7 member board of trustees chosen at large or from single member subdistricts of the conservation district shall be submitted to the voters at the next general election. Provides transition procedures if the proposition is approved by a majority of the voters in the district. Provides that the trustees shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis at a consolidated election. Makes other provisions such as, length of initial terms in office and, if more than one county is involved, division of trustees among counties based upon population sizes of the counties. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=365&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27146&SessionID=51&GA=95

House Amendment No. 1

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Further amends the Conservation District Act. Sets forth procedures for a referendum to dissolve the conservation district and incorporate the territory as a forest preserve district. Provides that the resulting forest preserve district shall not be deemed to be the legal successor and assign of the dissolved conservation district. Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Authorizes the voters of a conservation district that is entirely within one county to, by a single referendum proposition, dissolve the conservation district and incorporate the territory as a forest preserve district under the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Effective immediately
5/15/2007
House
Passed Both Houses

Senate 56 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT
House 107 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 PRESENT

Bill Status of HB0375
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Act. Ratifies and authorizes the Governor to enter into the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. Sets forth the language of the Compact. Requires the Department of Natural Resources and other State agencies to perform, at the direction of the Governor, the functions and duties required of Illinois under the Compact. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=375&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27156&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Act and authorizes the Governor to enter into the Compact. Provides that the Compact is an agreement between the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Provides that the Compact creates the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council, which shall consist of the governors of the parties to the Compact ex officio. Sets forth the jurisdiction, organization, powers, and purposes of the Council. Sets forth the purposes of the Compact, including the protection and conservation of waters and water dependent resources and the promotion of interstate and state-provincial comity. Provides that all appointments by the Governor under the Compact are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Effective immediately.

Bill Status of HB0439 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that aggravated assault committed by the discharge of a firearm from a motor vehicle is a Class 3 (rather than a Class 4) felony. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=439&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27378&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0441 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the offense of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Provides that aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a person who has not been previously convicted of a felony in this State or another jurisdiction and who at the time of the commission of the offense is a member of a street gang or is engaged in street gang related activity is a Class 2 felony. Provides that aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a person who has been previously convicted of a felony in this State or another jurisdiction and who at the time of the commission of the offense is a member of a street gang or is engaged in street gang related activity is a Class 1 felony.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=441&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27380&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0478
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Property Tax Code. Provides that if land is improved with a water-retention dam that is operated primarily for commercial purposes, that dam is not considered to be used for open space purposes despite the fact that any resulting man-made lake may be considered to be used for open space purposes.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=478&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27467&SessionID=51&GA=95

Tabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

Bill Status of HB0502 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts, from provisions prohibiting the sale, manufacture, purchase, possession, or carrying of specified weapons, an active member of a bona fide, nationally recognized military re-enacting group possessing a vintage rifle or modern reproduction thereof with a barrel or barrels less than 16 inches in length if: the modification is required and necessary to accurately portray the weapon for historical re-enactment purposes; the re-enactor possesses a valid and current re-enacting group membership credential; the overall length of the weapon as modified is not less than 26 inches; and the vintage rifle or modern reproduction thereof is used only during the historical re-enactment.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=502&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27509&SessionID=51&GA=95

Motion Filed - Table Bill Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. John E. Bradley

Bill Status of HB0564 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the open deer hunting season set annually by the Director of the Department of Natural Resources must not exceed 21 days (now 14). Provides that the Director shall increase the open deer hunting season bag limit, for each licensed deer hunter, by one. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=564&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27623&SessionID=51&GA=95
Motion Filed - Table Bill Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. John E. Bradley
Bill Status of HB0571 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person commits disorderly conduct when he or she knowingly possesses while on, brings onto, or causes to be brought onto school property, property in which a school sponsored activity or event is being conducted, or property in which any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school is being conducted, any facsimile firearm. Defines "facsimile firearm" as any replica, toy, starter pistol, or other object that bears a reasonable resemblance or that reasonably can be perceived to be an actual firearm. Provides that a violation by a person under 13 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense is a petty offense. Provides that a second or subsequent violation by a person under 13 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=571&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27636&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0574
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Social Security Number Protection Task Force Act. Provides that the Task Force is created within the Office of the Attorney General and that the Attorney General is responsible for administering the activities of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to explore the technical and procedural changes that are needed in order to implement a unique identification number system to replace the use of social security numbers by State and local government agencies. Requires the Task Force to report to the Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the General Assembly by December 31 of each year (now March 1, 2006). Increases the membership of the Task Force and provides that the member appointed by the Attorney General shall serve as chairperson of the Task Force. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0574&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=27643&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1Provides that the Task Force shall also include one member representing the Office of the State Comptroller, appointed by the Comptroller, and one member representing school administrators, appointed by the State Superintendent of Education.
Bill Status of HB0649
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Parks Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=649&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27756&SessionID=51&GA=95


Bill Status of HB0650
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=650&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27757&SessionID=51&GA=95


Bill Status of HB0704 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Invalidates local ordinances and resolutions that regulate firearms legal for hunting under the Wildlife Code inconsistently with the provisions of the Criminal Code of 1961. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=704&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27842&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0709 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Hunting Heritage Protection Act. Provides that land management decisions of the Department of Natural Resources may not, to the extent practical, result in any net loss of habitat (now, land acreage) available for hunting opportunities. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=709&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27847&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB0729 ABATE Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Cycle Rider Safety Training Act. Provides that any State university or community college (rather than any State or community college, State university, or community agency) designated by the Department of Transportation may organize a Regional Cycle Rider Training Center. Provides that the State Treasurer shall appoint the trustee for the Cycle Rider Training Fund. Provides that the trustee, in consultation with the Department, is authorized to award contracts out of appropriations to the Fund (rather than providing that the Department is authorized to do so).
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=729&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27902&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Amends the Cycle Rider Safety Training Act. Provides for certain disbursements from the Cycle Rider Safety Training Fund notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary adopted after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
Bill Status of HB0731 ISRA, NRA Oppose
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to store or leave, within premises under his or her control, a firearm if the person knows or has reason to believe that a minor under the age of 18 (rather than 14) years who does not have a Firearm Owners Identification Card or who is not serving in the military is likely to gain access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor's parent, guardian, or person having charge of the minor unless the firearm is secured. Eliminates the provision that the person who stores or leaves the firearm is criminally liable only if the minor causes death or great bodily harm with the firearm. Provides that if the minor causes death or great bodily harm with the unlawfully stored firearm, the penalty is a Class A misdemeanor (rather than a Class C misdemeanor). Eliminates the provision that the firearm may be placed in some location that a reasonable person would believe would be secure from a minor.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=731&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=27927&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0758 ISRA Oppose
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Requires a person who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer and who desires to sell or transfer a firearm of a size that may be concealed upon the person to another person, who is not a federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, to do so only at the place of business of a federally licensed firearm dealer. Provides that the federally licensed firearm dealer shall conduct a background check on the prospective recipient of the firearm and follow all other applicable federal, State, and local laws as if he were the seller of the firearm. Provides that the purchaser or transferee may be required by the federally licensed firearm dealer to pay a fee not to exceed $10 per firearm, plus any applicable fees. Makes exceptions for (i) the transfer of a firearm between spouses, a parent and child, or a grandparent and grandchild, (ii) transfers by persons acting pursuant to operation of law or a court order, or (iii) transfers on the grounds of a gun show.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=758&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28058&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the requirements of sales of firearms at a gun show apply to private sales or transfers of handguns by persons who are not federally licensed firearm dealers. Exempts transfers between spouses, a parent and child, or a grandparent and grandchild. Also exempts transfers by persons acting pursuant to operation of law or a court order.
Bill Status of HB0796 ISRA, NRA Oppose Companion bill SB1399
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Handgun Dealer Licensing Act. Provides for the regulation of handgun dealers through licensure by the Department of State Police. Provides that no person may sell or otherwise transfer, expose for sale or transfer, or have in his or her possession with the intent to sell or transfer any concealable firearm without being licensed under the Act. Provides, however, that the prohibition does not apply to a person who makes occasional sales, exchanges, or purchases of concealable firearms for the enhancement of a personal collection or as a hobby, or who sells all or part of his or her personal collection of firearms. Sets forth provisions concerning application, fees, duration of licensure, license retention requirements, submissions to the Department, penalties, revocation, and suspension. Grants rulemaking authority to the Department and provides that for the purpose of determining compliance with the Act, the Act may be enforced by any municipality in which a licensee is located or, if a licensee is not located in a municipality, by the county in which a licensee is located.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=796&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28123&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0815
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=815&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28142&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0822 HSUS Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Animal Control Act. Defines "potentially dangerous dog". Changes the burden of proof, on appeal from a finding of dangerous dog, to preponderance of the evidence (now clear and convincing evidence). Provides that a dog found running at large with 3 or more dogs may be deemed a potentially dangerous dog by the animal control warden or administrator. Requires potentially dangerous dogs to be spayed or neutered and microchipped within 14 days of reclaim. Provides penalties for violation of the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=822&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28151&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the substantive provisions of the bill with changes. Provides that a dog that is actively engaged in a legal hunting activity, including training, is not considered to be running at large if the dog is on land that is open to hunting or on land on which the person has obtained permission to hunt or to train a dog. Also provides that a dog in a dog-friendly area or dog park is not considered running at large if it is monitored or supervised. Provides that an animal pound or animal shelter shall not adopt or release any dog or cat to anyone other than the owner unless the animal has been or will be rendered incapable of reproduction and microchipped.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the substantive provisions of the bill with changes. Amends the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Control Act. Provides that "potentially dangerous dog" means a dog that is "unsupervised and" found running at large with 3 or more other dogs. Provides that an animal may be adopted even if it has not been rendered incapable of reproduction and microchipped if (i) a licensed veterinarian certifies that the dog or cat is too sick or injured to be sterilized or that it would be detrimental to the health of the dog or cat to be spayed or neutered and (ii) the adoptee has executed a written agreement promising to have such service performed, including microchipping, within 14 days after a licensed veterinarian authorizes a statement that the dog or cat is healthy enough to be sterilized. Provides that the designation of "potentially dangerous dog" shall expire 12 months after the animal is deemed potentially dangerous.
Bill Status of HB0867 HSUS Support Companion Bill SB0312
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Force-Fed Birds Act. Prohibits force-feeding birds and the selling, serving, or dispensing of products that are the result of force-feeding birds. Provides that violation of the Act is a petty offense with a fine of $1,000.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=867&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28272&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0873 ISRA, NRA Oppose
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a semi-automatic assault weapon, an assault weapon attachment, any .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of this amendatory Act if the person has provided proof of ownership to the Department of State Police within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, such person may transfer such device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that device in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=873&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28278&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0893 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person also commits an aggravated assault, when, in committing an assault, he or she holds a loaded firearm to an individual's head in a threatening manner. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=893&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28306&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0904 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person who petitions the circuit court for the issuance of an order directing the Department of State Police to issue a Firearm Owner's Identification Card because the Department has denied his or her application, failed to act upon the person's request for issuance of the Card, or has revoked his or her Card because of a criminal conviction, must serve the State's Attorney of the county in which the petition is brought and the State's Attorney of the county in which the conviction occurred (rather than the relevant State's Attorney) with a copy of the petition. Provides that the State's Attorney of the county where the petition is brought may object to the petition and present evidence at the hearing on the petition.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=904&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28339&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0919
Synopsis As IntroducedAppropriates $400,000 to the Addison Creek Restoration Commission for the purpose of conducting environmental work, engineering, planning, and community outreach. Effective July 1, 2007.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=919&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28396&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0921 ABATE Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Recreation Trails of Illinois Act. Provides for certain disbursements from the Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary adopted after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=921&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28402&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0955
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Animal Control Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning impounding dogs.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=955&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28623&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB0987
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Wabash and Ohio Rivers Coordinating Council Act. Creates the Wabash and Ohio Rivers Coordinating Council. Sets forth the membership of the Council and the terms of the members. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Council.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=987&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28676&SessionID=51&GA=95
5/16/2007
House
Passed Both Houses

Bill Status of HB0996 ABATE Support
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Motorcyclist Public Accommodation Act. Prohibits any person from restricting an individual's access to, admission to, or use of a place of public accommodation solely because the individual operates a motorcycle. Provides that a violation is a petty offense and also provides for civil penalties. Provides that the Act does not prohibit a person from restricting an individual's access to, admission to, or use of a place of public accommodation because the individual's conduct poses a risk to the health, safety, or property of another.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=996&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28687&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1018 HSUS Support Companion bill SB0570
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that, upon request of the Department of Agriculture (now, that request is not required), an approved humane investigator may, for the purpose of investigating an alleged violation of the Act, enter during normal business hours upon any premises where the animal or animals described in the complaint are housed or kept, provided such entry shall not be made into any building which is a person's residence, except by search warrant or court order.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1018&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28714&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1019
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Diseased Animals Act. Defines "contaminated". Modifies the provisions of the Act to apply to contaminated animals. Provides that the Department shall have the authority to issue area-wide quarantines on animals and premises in order to control the spread of the dangerously contagious or infectious disease and to reduce the spread of contamination. Provides that quarantines will be removed when epidemiological evidence indicates that the disease or contamination threat to humans or other animals no longer exists. Makes corresponding changes. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1019&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28715&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1078 ISRA, NRA Opposed
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the statute on unlawful sale of firearms from "sell" or "give" to "transfer". Prohibits multiple sales of handguns within a 30-day period. Creates the offense of unlawful acquisition of handguns. Provides exemptions and affirmative defenses. Penalty is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1078&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=28824&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1100
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the State Finance Act. Provides that the Secretary of State, in compliance with the federal REAL ID Act, may issue a driver's certificate that clearly states on its face that it may not be accepted by any federal agency for federal identification or any other official purpose. Provides that the driver's certificate must be distinguishable from a driver's license or permit. Provides that one of these driver's certificates may be issued to an applicant who is an immigrant residing in this State, is ineligible to obtain a social security number, and is ineligible to receive a driver's license. Establishes requirements for the application. Provides that an applicant for one of these certificates must pay an additional fee of not less than $50, to be set by the Secretary of State by rule, to be deposited into the Secretary of State Immigrant Driver's Certificate Fund. Creates the Secretary of State Immigrant Driver's Certificate Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys deposited into the fund shall, subject to appropriation, be used by the Secretary of State to pay for the additional costs associated with immigrant applicants for driver's certificates. Provides that a person denied a driver's certificate may seek administrative review. Provides that a driver's certificate may not be used to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card or a driver's license from another state. Provides that the Secretary of State shall, in conjunction with the Illinois State Police, establish administrative procedures for determining and identifying ineligible Firearm Owner's Identification Card applicants to ensure compliance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides for severability of the bill's provisions. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1100&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=28896&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the original bill with changes and additions. Provides that a person must be 18 years of age to apply for a driver's certificate. Provides that the applicant must file with the Secretary of State proof that a set of the applicant's fingerprints has been collected. Provides that the new provisions regarding issuance of driver's certificate become inoperative after 5 years; however any document issued under those provisions shall remain valid until the date set forth on the document. Effective January 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 2
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the original bill with changes and additions. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Roadway Safety and Mandatory Insurance Coverage Act of 2007. Provides that a person must be 18 years of age to apply for a driver's certificate. Provides that the Secretary of State shall issue this certificate only to persons who meet specified requirements. Provides that the applicant must file with the Secretary of State proof that a set of the applicant's fingerprints has been collected. Provides that the new provisions regarding issuance of driver's certificate become inoperative after 5 years; however any document issued under those provisions shall remain valid until the date set forth on the document. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 3
Deletes everything. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 2 with a change in the title and the addition of a preamble. Effective January 1, 2008.
Bill Status of HB1104
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that any district lands incorporated into a municipality organized after January 1, 2007 shall be deemed to be disconnected from the municipality unless the district gives express consent within 90 days after a court order declaring the municipality to be incorporated.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1104&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=29068&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment 001
Bill Status of HB1112 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Prohibits the taking, with knowledge, of any albino whitetail deer or predominantly-white whitetail deer.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1112&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=29266&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1146
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986. Limits the liability of a volunteer board member serving without compensation, other than reimbursement for actual expenses, for damages resulting from any action of the executive director concerning the false reporting of or intentional tampering with financial records of the organization, where the actions of the executive director result in legal action.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1146&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=29897&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the original bill with the following changes. Provides that the limitation of liability for volunteer board members does not include willful and wanton conduct. Makes an exception to the limitation of liability for a volunteer board member for actions taken by the Attorney General to protect charitable assets or to enforce laws that apply to trustees of a charity. Removes the definition of "willful or wanton conduct".
Bill Status of HB1240
Synopsis As IntroducedAppropriates $10,000,000 to the Department of Natural Resources to make grants under the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Effective July 1, 2007.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1240&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=29996&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1304 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in this State. Vests in the Department of State Police the authority to issue concealed firearms permits to qualified applicants. Requires an applicant to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship. Also requires instruction in the law relating to firearm use. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund administered by the Department. The moneys in the Fund shall be used to administer the Act. Establishes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms. Establishes standards for the training course and for certifying instructors. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Family and Personal Protection Act supersedes an ordinance of a unit of local government inconsistent with that Act. Prohibits a home rule unit from regulating the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts, from an unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons violation, persons who carry or possess firearms in accordance with the Family and Personal Protection Act. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1304&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30069&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1320 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Personal Protection for Judges, State's Attorneys, and Public Defenders Act. Establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in this State. Authorizes the county sheriff to issue concealed firearms permits to Judges, State's Attorneys, Assistant State's Attorneys, Public Defenders, and Assistant Public Defenders. Requires an applicant to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts, from an unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons violation, Judges, State's Attorneys, Assistant State's Attorneys, Public Defenders, and Assistant Public Defenders who carry or possess firearms in accordance with the Personal Protection for Judges, State's Attorneys, and Public Defenders Act. Preempts home rule.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1320&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30085&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB1329
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Property Control Act. Provides that neither the Administrator, the Governor, nor any other officer or employee of the executive branch of State government may sell, convey, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any State asset with a fair market value of over $50,000,000 without the specific approval of the General Assembly by law. Further provides that the prohibition shall not be defeated by splitting a unitary asset and attempting to make the disposition in parts and that any attempted disposition that violates the prohibition is void. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1329&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30097&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Bill 1329 with the following change: Renumbers the new Section added to the State Property Control Act (new Section number used in bill as introduced already assigned to an existing Section). Effective immediately.
Bill Status of HB1373 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that an unarmed person may enter, on foot, the property of another person for the sole purpose of retrieving a hunting dog, unless previously prohibited by the property owner.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1373&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30152&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB1411
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that a person may not operate an airboat on any lake that is 24,000 acres in size or larger.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1411&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30201&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB1490 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Adds an additional month to both the spring and fall wild turkey open seasons.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1490&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30284&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB1499
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that it shall not be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle upon any county roadway or township roadway for the purpose of conducting farming operations to and from the home, farm, farm buildings, and any adjacent or nearby farm land (now, it is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle upon any street, highway or roadway in the State).
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1499&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30300&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1Deletes language providing that off-highway motorcycles may be used on county or township roadways for these purposes. Provides that an all-terrain vehicle that is operated on a county or township roadway at any time between one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunrise must be equipped with head lamps and tail lamps, and the head lamps and tail lamps must be lighted.
Bill Status of HB1503 ISRA Opposed
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Air Rifle Act. Changes the short title to the Air Gun Act. Retains existing regulation and penalties for paintball guns. Provides that a person may not sell, exhibit for sale, give away, transfer, possess, or discharge an air gun (with an exception for carnivals) and makes violation a Class B misdemeanor.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1503&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30305&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Air Rifle Act. Prohibits the sale, lending, rental, giving or otherwise transferring of an air rifle to any person under the age of 18 (rather than under 13) years. Prohibits a person under 18 years of age (rather than under 13 years) from carrying an air rifle on the public streets, roads, highways or public lands within the State. Eliminates the provision that permits a person under the specified age to carry an unloaded air rifle.
Bill Status of HB1506 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Replaces references to "firearm authorization card" with "firearm control card" throughout the Act. Makes changes in the definitions of "branch office" and "private alarm contractor". Adds a provision concerning continuing education for licensed private detectives and licensed private security contractors. Makes changes to provisions concerning the training of employees of licensees, qualifications for licensure as a private alarm contractor, uniforms, qualifications of licensure as a locksmith agency, and the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Board. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1506&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30308&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB1553
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that, when an authorized emergency watercraft approaches, or when approaching a stationary authorized emergency watercraft, the operator of another watercraft shall follow procedures similar to those the Illinois Vehicle Code requires of drivers in similar situations involving authorized emergency vehicles. Provides that the penalties for watercraft operators who fail to follow the required procedures are similar to those that apply to drivers under the Illinois Vehicle Code.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1553&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30360&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Provides that, if a violation of the provision results in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to, or the death of, another person, the watercraft operator's watercraft operating privileges (rather than his or her driving privileges) shall be suspended for 2 years.
5/16/2007
House
Passed Both Houses

Bill Status of HB1606 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person 18 years of age or older may apply for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card without the consent of a parent or legal guardian (currently persons between 18 and 21 years of age must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card). Provides that a Firearm Owner's Identification Card issued to a veteran of the Armed Services or Reserve Forces of the United States or of the Illinois National Guard who has been called into service of the United States and whose service is outside the State of Illinois shall expire 6 months after the discharge of the veteran from service if his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card expired during his or her service in the Armed Services or Reserve Forces of the United States or in the Illinois National Guard.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1606&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30413&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB1635
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Illegally Logged Wood Act. Defines "illegally logged wood". Prohibits the importation of illegally logged wood into the State and the sale of illegally logged wood in the State. Provides that violation of the Act is a petty offense with a fine of $1,000.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1635&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30447&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment 001
Bill Status of HB1671
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that a forest preserve may sell certain vacant, subdivided residential outlots if the board of commissioners determines that the sale is advantageous to the district. Sets forth other criteria for the sale of the lots. Provides that the proceeds from the sale must be set aside and used only for certain capital improvements or for the payment of bond indebtedness. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1671&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30485&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Provides that the sale of certain vacant, subdivided residential outlots by a forest preserve district must be for fair market value.
Bill Status of HB1673
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that the district may establish a separate fund for capital improvements, repairs, or replacements. Provides that the amount accumulated in the fund shall not exceed 0.02% of the equalized assessed value of taxable property in the district. Provides for the distribution of surplus moneys. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1673&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30487&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1696 ISRA Opposed
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of State Police may revoke the Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a person who fails to report the loss or theft of a firearm to the Department within 72 hours after obtaining knowledge of the loss or theft. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that if a person who possesses a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card and who acquires a firearm thereafter loses the firearm, or if the firearm is stolen, the person must report the loss or theft to the Department of State Police within 72 hours after obtaining knowledge of the loss or theft. Provides that the failure to report the loss or theft is a petty offense for a first violation and a Class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent violation.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1696&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30519&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment 001
Bill Status of HB1711 HSUS Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Horse Meat Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to slaughter a horse if that person knows or should know that any of the horse meat will be used for human consumption and that any person who knowingly does so shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that is unlawful for any person to possess, to import into or export from the State, or to sell, buy, give away, hold, or accept any horse meat if that person knows or should know that any of the horse meat will be used for human consumption and that any person who knowingly does so shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Repeals a Section that excludes registered horse meat that is labeled as such in hermetically sealed containers and horse meat prepared in federally inspected plants from the provisions of the Act. Amends the Animals Intended for Food Act, the Illinois Equine Infectious Anemia Control Act, the Humane Care for Animals Act, and the Humane Slaughter of Livestock Act to make related changes. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1711&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30536&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Removes the preamble.
Bill Status of HB1734 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Increases the minimum deposits into the State Pheasant Fund per license accounting period to $1,000,000 (now $500,000). Increases the minimum deposits into the State Furbearer Fund per license accounting period to $200,000 (now $100,000). Increases the fee for a State Habitat Stamp to $10 (now $5). Effective July 1, 2007.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1734&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30559&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1735
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Illinois Conservation Foundation shall invest the moneys of the State Pheasant Fund (now the Department of Natural Resources administers the Fund). Effective July 1, 2007.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1735&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30560&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1736 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue hunting pins to any holder of a hunting permit that is able to prove a lawful and successful hunt under the Code. Provides that the Department has the authority to promulgate rules pertaining to the charges (at least $5 per pin) and procedure required for receiving a pin. Creates the DNR Technology Fund as a special fund in the State treasury for use by the Department to purchase computers, radios, and other equipment to aide the Department in conservation programs. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1736&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30561&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1757 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may not regulate the transportation of firearms and may not regulate the transportation of ammunition, components, accessories, or accoutrements for firearms. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution adopted before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act by any unit of local government that imposes restrictions or limitations on the transportation of firearms and ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements of firearms in a manner other than those that are imposed by this amendatory Act are invalid and all those existing ordinances and resolutions are void. Provides that this provision is a limitation of home rule powers under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective immediately.

Bill Status of HB1768 ABATE Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Recreational Trails of Illinois Act. Provides that any person who does not comply with a Section of the Act pertaining to off-highway vehicle stickers may be fined not more than $250 for a first offense and not more than $500 for a subsequent offense. Provides that the moneys collected shall be deposited into the Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1768&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30595&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1773 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State is authorized to suspend or revoke the driver's license or permit of any person who has used a motor vehicle in the commission of any of the following offenses: unlawful use of weapons by felons or persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections; aggravated discharge of a firearm; aggravated discharge of a machine gun or of a weapon equipped with a silencer; reckless discharge of a firearm; aggravated unlawful use of a weapon; or being an armed habitual criminal (as well as providing for the suspension or revocation of the driving privileges of anyone who has used a motor vehicle in the commission of the offense of unlawful use of a weapon). Provides that the suspension shall be for one year if the violation is a misdemeanor or a Class 3 or Class 4 felony and shall be for 3 years if the violation is a Class X, Class 1, or Class 2 felony (rather than being for one year in all cases). Deletes language providing for the suspension or revocation of the driving privileges of a person who was in a motor vehicle at the time he or she committed the offense of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1773&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30601&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1774
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the term "municipality" includes a river conservancy district. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1774&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30602&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB1778 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to provide that a local bank account established for the World Shooting and Recreational Complex that is used to hold income received before and during a competitive shooting event, to pay out cash prizes for the same event for which the income was received, or to purchase prizes for that event is exempt from a requirement that the balance of the account be forwarded to the Department for deposit with the State Treasurer on Monday of each week if the amount exceeds $500. Requires such an account to be in the name of the Department and subject to regular audits. Limits the balance of the account to a maximum of $250,000. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1778&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30607&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Comptroller Act. Provides that the State Comptroller may provide for periodic transfers, with the approval of the State Treasurer, for use in accordance with the imprest system, subject to the rules and regulations of the Comptroller as respects vouchers, controls, and reports to the Department of Natural Resources to pay out cash prizes and to purchase awards in association with competitions held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex, not to exceed $250,000. Effective immediately.
Bill Status of HB1779
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that local governments defined as "distressed" by the Department shall be eligible for up to 90% State funding assistance provided that no more than 10% of the amount so appropriated in any fiscal year under this Act is made available for "distressed" local governments.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1779&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30608&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1780
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Finance Act. Changes the names of the Conservation 2000 Fund and Conservation 2000 Projects Fund to the Partners for Conservation Fund and the Partners for Conservation Projects Fund. Authorizes use of funds for planning, preservation, and water protection, to partner with private landowners, government, and not-for-profit organizations, and to pay personnel and other costs. Eliminates the Department of Transportation as authorized to use funds. Authorizes transfers from GRF to the Funds through 2021 (now, 2009).
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1780&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30609&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Deletes a provision that would have allowed moneys in certain Funds to be used to fund personnel, contractual, professional, or technical administration services in relation to Partners for Planning and Conservation.
5/17/2007
House
Passed Both Houses

Bill Status of HB1793 ISRA Opposed
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides for enhanced penalties for carrying or possessing firearms or other dangerous weapons in a conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a public transportation agency or on a public way within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a public transportation facility.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1793&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30628&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1833
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Defines "roe" and "roe-bearing species". Sets out new penalties for the violation of several Sections of the Code. Provides that fair market value or replacement cost, whichever is greater, must be used to determine the value of fishes protected by the Code, and provides default minimum values. Provides that all commercial fishermen shall procure a commercial roe harvest permit in addition to their commercial fishing license before taking roe-bearing species with commercial fishing devices from the waters of the State. Provides that any incidental catch of aquatic life not authorized for taking with commercial devices must be returned immediately without harm to the water. Expressly allows the use of a trammel or gill net attached to a boat or boats and allowed to drift with the current. Deletes provisions concerning record-keeping and sets out new record-keeping requirements. Requires that any commercial fisherman who engages in taking roe-bearing species with commercial fishing devices, and all individuals assisting a licensed commercial roe harvester in taking roe bearing fishes from legally open waters of the State, must annually procure a commercial roe harvest permit from the Department. Provides that any resident wholesale aquatic life dealer who buys, sells, or ships roe from roe-bearing species must annually procure a commercial roe dealer permit from the Department in addition to an aquatic life dealers permit. Sets the annual fee for permits associated with harvesting roe. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1833&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30668&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Further amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Reinstates certain exceptions to penalties for violations of the Act. Repeals provisions concerning the method of mesh measurement.
5/17/2007
House
Passed Both Houses

Bill Status of HB1845 ABATE Tracking?
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Motorcyclist Public Accommodation Act. Prohibits any person from restricting an individual's access to, admission to, or use of a place of public accommodation solely because the individual operates a motorcycle. Provides that a violation is a petty offense and also provides for civil penalties. Provides that the Act does not prohibit a person from restricting an individual's access to, admission to, or use of a place of public accommodation because the individual's conduct poses a risk to the health, safety, or property of another.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1845&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30681&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1883
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Election Code. Authorizes binding initiatives relating to a healthful environment to be placed on the ballot by electors of units of local government.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1883&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30719&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1905
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Department of Natural Resources Conveyance Act. Contains a short title only.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1905&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30743&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB1926 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education, in cooperation with the Department of State Police, to develop a weapons safety program designed to protect children from the risk of gun-related death and injury. Provides that the program must be designed to teach children to follow an effective safety procedure when they are exposed to a gun and shall specifically warn children that contact with guns can result in serious injury or death. Provides that a school district may incorporate the weapons safety program into its curriculum. Requires the State Board of Education to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly as to the status of the program no later than January 1, 2009.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1926&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30764&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Provides that the development of the weapons safety program is subject to appropriation. Requires the State Board of Education to seek the guidance of a national organization offering gun safety courses and materials in developing the weapons safety program.
Bill Status of HB1931
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Water Authorities Act. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1931&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30778&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of HB2018 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the fee for the annual certification of a retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law to carry a concealed weapon shall not exceed $5.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2018&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30858&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2020
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the State Finance Act. Creates the Airport Improvement Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that, from moneys appropriated from the Fund, the Department of Transportation must make grants to airport authorities in the State for airport improvement projects that do not qualify for federal funding. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2020&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30860&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2021
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act. Requires that tax proceeds be deposited into the Illinois Historic Sites Fund and the Park and Conservation Fund (now, the General Revenue Fund). Requires the Department of Natural Resources to use the proceeds deposited into the Park and Conservation Fund solely for the acquisition, development, and maintenance of bike paths. Effective July 1, 2007.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2021&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30871&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2100
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2100&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30947&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2101
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Restoration Cooperation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section empowering the Department of Natural Resources to establish and conduct cooperative wildlife restoration projects.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2101&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30948&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2102
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Habitat Management Areas Act. Makes a technical change in a Section empowering the Department of Natural Resources to create and contract for Wildlife Habitat Management Areas.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2102&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30949&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2103
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Hunting Heritage Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2103&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30950&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2104 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning deer hunting.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2104&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30951&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2105
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the propagation and stocking of mammals and birds.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2105&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30952&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2118
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Outdoor Recreation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2118&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30966&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2119
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Outdoor Recreation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2119&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30967&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2120
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Outdoor Recreation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2120&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30968&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2121
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Outdoor Recreation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2121&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30969&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2122
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Outdoor Recreation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2122&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30970&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2123
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Outdoor Recreation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2123&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=30971&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2795
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Open Space Mitigation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2795&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31584&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2796
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Open Space Preservation Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2796&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31586&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2797
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Parks Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2797&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31588&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2798
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the collection of tax.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2798&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31590&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2799
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Recreational Trails of Illinois Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2799&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31592&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2800
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title and purpose of the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2800&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31594&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2802
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2802&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31598&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2813
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Water Use Act of 1983. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2813&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31615&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2814
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Animal Welfare Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2814&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31616&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2817
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the legislative policy of the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2817&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31621&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2823
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the administration of the Code.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2823&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31631&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2824
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Animal Control Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning impounding dogs.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2824&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31633&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2825
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2825&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31635&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB2826
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning deer hunting.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2826&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31636&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3105
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Eminent Domain Act. Makes a technical change in a heading concerning quick-take powers.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3105&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=31927&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3387 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Creates a female-deer-only deer hunting season of not more than 7 days to begin 7 days before the beginning date of the open season set by the Director. Provides that any person attempting to take a female deer during the female-deer-only deer season shall first obtain a "Female Only Deer Hunting Permit". Sets out the fee for a Female Only Deer Hunting Permit. Creates the Hunting for Education Fund. Provides that 50% of the funds from the sale of Female Only Deer Hunting Permits in the State must be deposited into the Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund, subject to appropriation, shall be distributed by the State Board of Education for the operation of public schools. Provides that distributions to school districts shall be based on sales of Female Only Deer Hunting Permits in the district. Sets out provisions for the administration of the Fund.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3387&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32251&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3390
Synopsis As IntroducedAppropriates $40,000,000 from the Capital Development Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for the acquisition, protection, and preservation of open space and natural lands through the Open Land Trust Program.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3390&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32254&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3403
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning deer hunting.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3403&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32272&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3410
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Homeowners Association Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3410&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32279&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3419 ISRA Opposed
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is unlawful to repaint or recoat a firearm with a color other than the original manufactured color of the firearm. Provides that a violation of this provision is a Class A misdemeanor.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3419&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32288&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3425 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that if a municipality or other unit of local government conducts certain research and finds that the deer population of the municipality or other unit of local government may be managed, using an alternative strategy, in a way that results in sustainable deer populations, then the Department must either (i) permit the municipality or other unit of local government to implement the alternative method of deer population control on the lands of that municipality or other unit of local government; or (ii) provide funding for the municipality or other unit of local government to conduct any additional research, that is requested by the Department, on the alternative deer population control method. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3425&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32294&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the substantive provisions of the bill with changes. Provides that any alternative method of controlling the deer population developed by a municipality or unit of local government is in addition to the taking of deer. Provides that the alternative method of deer population control implemented by a municipality or unit of local government must be implemented at the expense of that municipality or unit of local government. Provides that the municipality or unit of local government must report to the Department, on an annual basis, the local deer population count, as required by administrative rule.

Fiscal Note (Dept. of Natural Resources)

Local units of government would experience the biggest fiscal impact. They would be responsible for funding research on new techniques to control deer population. Because the local unit of government would be evaluating the results of the research and not qualified scientists, the local unit of government takes a risk of implementing a deer management program that is costly, ineffective, and delays resolving their deer problems.
House Amendment No. 2Provides that the scientific study conducted by a municipality or other unit of local government must be approved by the Department of Natural Resources. Provides that a Section concerning local control of deer population is repealed on January 1, 2014.
Bill Status of HB3441 ROI Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Municipal Code. In a Section that grants jurisdiction to municipalities over certain bodies of water within the corporate limits of the municipality and up to three miles beyond the corporate limits, provides that nothing in the Section shall be construed to authorize a municipality to exercise zoning power or otherwise restrict the use of private property outside of the corporate limits of the municipality.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3441&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32312&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3503
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning deer hunting.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3503&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32375&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3571 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code, the Wildlife Code, and the Wildlife Restoration Cooperation Act. Provides that certain appropriations and funds shall be used by the Department for the administration and management of fish and wildlife resources of this State. Provides that the Department is required to comply with certain rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior (now the Secretary of Agriculture). Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3571&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32445&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3608 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm in the general direction of an inhabited dwelling for the purpose of taking any of the species protected by the Wildlife Code. Removes a prohibition against hunting with a gun or dog within 300 yards of an inhabited dwelling without first obtaining permission from the owner or tenant, with certain exceptions. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3608&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32484&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3611 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that no person charged with violating a provision requiring possession of the necessary license, permit, or stamp while hunting shall be convicted if that person produces, in court, satisfactory evidence that the necessary license, permit, or stamp was issued to him or her and was valid at the time of his or her arrest. Provides a corresponding exception to a similar provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3611&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32488&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3613
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Conservation Acquisition and Resource Enhancement Program Act. Sets out the purpose and the scope of the Program. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall administer the Program and provides the terms and conditions of the Program. Creates the Open Space Council to review each land conservation project proposal and consider the recommendations of the Department. Provides that the Council shall have a link on the Department's website providing information on the Program. Creates the Conservation Acquisition and Resource Enhancement Program Fund. Provides for grants awarded by the Council and sets criteria for selecting grant recipients. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Conservation Acquisition and Resource Enhancement Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax checkoff for the Conservation Acquisition and Resource Enhancement Program Fund. Makes changes to references concerning funds subject to the Act's tax checkoff provisions. Effective July 1, 2007.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3613&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32490&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3614 HSUS Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Increases the penalty for the violation of certain provisions concerning animal fighting from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony for the first offense and from a Class 4 felony to a Class 3 felony for second or subsequent offenses. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3614&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32491&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the substantive provisions of the bill with changes. Reorganizes the penalty provisions within the Act. Repeals a current Section of the Act concerning penalties. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1Increases the penalties for a person convicted of violating a Section concerning police animals, service animals, or search and rescue dogs.
Bill Status of HB3633 ISRA Opposed
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owner Identification Card Act. Requires (instead of permits) the Department of State Police to deny an application or to revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued under the Act if the Department finds that the applicant or person to whom such card was issued is or was at the time of issuance the subject to an existing order of protection. Amends the Domestic Violence Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that if the court is satisfied that there is any danger of the illegal use of firearms, it shall include in the order of protection the requirement that any Firearm Owner's Identification Card of the respondent be turned over to the local law enforcement agency for safekeeping.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3633&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32513&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3637
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the South Suburban Airport Authority Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3637&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32517&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HB3721 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue crossbow permits to persons age 60 and older upon appropriate verification of age. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3721&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=32610&SessionID=51&GA=95
House Amendment No. 1Provides that the use of a crossbow by persons age 60 or older is permitted under the Wildlife Code without issuance of a permit to that person (instead of requiring verification of the person's age before a permit is issued to the person).
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue crossbow permits to persons age 62 and older (instead of 60 and older) upon appropriate verification of age.
Bill Status of SB0016 ISRA, NRA Oppose
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2007. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=16&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27226&SessionID=51&GA=95

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a semi-automatic assault weapon, an assault weapon attachment, any .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of this amendatory Act if the person has provided proof of ownership to the Department of State Police within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, such person may transfer such device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that device in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.

Bill Status of SB0017
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Property Tax Code. Adds a Section concerning the assessment of certain timberland. Contains only a caption.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=17&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27227&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0046
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Green Governments Illinois Act. Provides for the creation of the Green Governments Coordinating Council and sets out the composition and responsibilities of the Council. Gives the Council the authority to solicit and receive grants to fulfill the Council's functions and to solicit, use, and publish advice and information to assist in the Council's duties. Provides that participation in the Green Governments Illinois program by units of State and local government and educational institutions is voluntary. Sets out responsibilities of State agencies under the Act. Provides that a member of the Lieutenant Governor's staff shall be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a Green Governments Illinois website with specified content. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=46&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27259&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0050
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Act and authorizes the Governor to enter into the Compact. Provides that the Compact is an agreement between the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Provides that the Compact creates the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council, which shall consist of the governors of the parties to the Compact ex officio. Sets forth the jurisdiction, organization, powers, and purposes of the Council. Sets forth the purposes of the Compact, including the protection and conservation of waters and water dependent resources and the promotion of interstate and state-provincial comity. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=50&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=26826&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1Provides that all appointments by the Governor of Illinois under the compact are subject to the advice and consent of the Illinois Senate.
Bill Status of SB0062 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that an assault or battery using an air rifle constitutes aggravated assault or aggravated battery. Amends the Air Rifle Act. Eliminates the maximum $50 fine that may be imposed for violation of the Act by a person who is not a dealer of air rifles. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=62&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27273&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that the penalty for aggravated battery involving the use of a firearm does not include an air rifle as defined by the Air Rifle Act. Deletes new provision that aggravated battery using a deadly weapon includes using an air rifle.
Bill Status of SB0064
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Upper Mississippi River Port District Act. Contains only a short title provision.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=64&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27275&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0080
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction on a highway must maintain a distance of at least 3 feet between the vehicle and the bicycle or individual. Provides that a bicycle rider may signal a right turn by extending his or her right hand horizontally and to the right side of the bicycle. Provides that the rider of a bicycle or a motorized pedalcycle shall ride as close to the right-hand curb or edge as practicable and safe (rather than as close as practicable) in specified circumstances, including when the rider is approaching a place where a right turn is authorized.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=80&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27287&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB0102 ISRA, NRA Opposed
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the statute on unlawful sale of firearms from "sell" or "give" to "transfer". Prohibits multiple sales of handguns within a 30-day period. Creates the offense of unlawful acquisition of handguns. Provides exemptions and affirmative defenses. Penalty is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=102&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27309&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0127
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends various Acts to reinstate certain fees to the levels prior to Public Acts 93-22 and 93-32. Makes conforming changes concerning those fees and related matters. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=127&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27340&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0146
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Provides that the definition of "recreational or conservation purpose" is enlarged to include: hiking, operating an off-highway vehicle, rock climbing, trapping, horseback riding on the rider's own horse, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, water or snow skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, engaging in an activity with an educational or conservation purpose, a combination of any of those activities, or any activity solely related to any listed activity (at present, only hunting, recreational shooting, a combination of those 2 activities, or any activity solely related to hunting or shooting are included in the definition). Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=146&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27425&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Further amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title and purpose of the Act.
Bill Status of SB0173
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Election Code. Provides that each agent designated by the Department of Natural Resources to issue hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses shall display voter registration forms and make voter registration forms available to the public. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to supply the State Board of Elections with a list of agents designated by the Department of Natural Resources to issue hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses. Effective January 1, 2008.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=0173&GAID=9&GA=95&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=27499&SessionID=51

Bill Status of SB0177 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State is authorized to suspend or revoke the driver's license or permit of any person who has used a motor vehicle in the commission of any of the following offenses: unlawful use of weapons by felons or persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections; aggravated discharge of a firearm; aggravated discharge of a machine gun or of a weapon equipped with a silencer; reckless discharge of a firearm; aggravated unlawful use of a weapon; or being an armed habitual criminal (as well as providing for the suspension or revocation of the driving privileges of anyone who has used a motor vehicle in the commission of the offense of unlawful use of a weapon). Provides that the suspension shall be for one year if the violation is a misdemeanor or a Class 3 or Class 4 felony and shall be for 3 years if the violation is a Class X, Class 1, or Class 2 felony (rather than being for one year in all cases). Deletes language providing for the suspension or revocation of the driving privileges of a person who was in a motor vehicle at the time he or she committed the offense of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=177&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27524&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB0201 ISRA Support IBS Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the the Wildlife Code. Provides that the open deer hunting season shall be no longer than 16 days (now 14) and shall not begin until September 1st (now November 1st).
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=201&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27598&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Wildlife Code. Creates a special 2 day, youth-only hunting season between September 1 and October 31 of each year. Provides that no person shall (i) loan or transfer to another person any license, permit or tag issued under the Wildlife Code or (ii) use or possess in the field any license, permit, or tag issued to another person. Provides penalties for certain violations of the Code.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Wildlife Code. Creates a special 2-day, youth-only hunting season between September 1 and October 31 of each year. Provides that no person shall (i) loan or transfer to another person any license, permit or tag issued under the Wildlife Code or (ii) use in the field any license, permit, or tag issued to another person. Provides penalties for certain violations of the Code.
Bill Status of SB0202 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Prohibits the taking, with knowledge, of any albino or all-white deer, which is entirely white except for the hooves, tarsal glands, head or part of the head, in this State at any time.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=202&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27599&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0216 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue crossbow permits to persons age 62 and older upon appropriate verification of age. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=216&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27633&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1Provides that the use of a crossbow by persons age 62 or older is permitted under the Wildlife Code without issuance of a permit to that person (instead of requiring verification of the person's age before a permit is issued to the person).
Bill Status of SB0225 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides an exemption from the trapping license fee for any Illinois resident who has served as an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, the Illinois National Guard, or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=225&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27691&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB0281
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Forest Act. Provides that all revenue from the sale of timber from State forests shall be deposited into the Wildlife and Fish Fund. Effective July 1, 2007.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=281&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27870&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1Provides that revenue from the sale of timber under the State Forest Act shall be deposited into the Forestry Development Fund (instead of the Wildlife and Fish Fund).
Bill Status of SB0312 HSUS Support Companion Bill HB0867
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Force-Fed Birds Act. Prohibits force-feeding birds and the selling, serving, or dispensing of products that are the result of force-feeding birds. Provides that violation of the Act is a petty offense with a fine of $1,000.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=312&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27913&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB0333
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Provides that purpose of the Act is to encourage owners of land to make areas available (at present, to any individual or the public). Provides that the definition of "recreational or conservation purpose" includes conservation, resource management, exercise, education, relaxation or pleasure (at present, hunting or recreational shooting).
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=333&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27947&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title and purpose of the Act.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act. Provides that the definition of "recreational or conservation purpose" includes entry onto the land of another to conduct fishing, hunting, or recreational shooting (instead of hunting or recreational shooting).
Bill Status of SB0346 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm in the general direction of an inhabited dwelling for the purpose of taking any of the species protected by the Wildlife Code. Removes a prohibition against hunting with a gun or dog within 300 yards of an inhabited dwelling without first obtaining permission from the owner or tenant, with certain exceptions. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=346&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27974&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Amendment 001
Bill Status of SB0348 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in this State. Vests in the county sheriff the authority to issue concealed firearms permits to qualified applicants. Requires an applicant to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship. Also requires instruction in the law relating to firearm use. Requires an applicant to be at least 21 years of age. Prohibits an applicant who has been convicted of a felony or has a history of mental illness, addiction, or habitual alcohol use from obtaining a permit. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund in each county administered by the sheriff. Provides that the moneys in the Fund shall be used to administer the Act. Establishes restrictions on carrying concealed firearms. Establishes standards for the training course and for certifying instructors. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Family and Personal Protection Act supersedes an ordinance of a unit of local government inconsistent with that Act. Prohibits a home rule unit from regulating the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Exempts from an unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons violation persons who carry or possess firearms in accordance with the Family and Personal Protection Act. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=348&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=27978&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0375
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Animal Control Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning impounding dogs.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=375&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28009&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0440 ISRA tracking - ?
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that any resident may purchase ammunition by mail order or over the Internet (rather than from a person outside of Illinois). Provides that such person must provide the seller with a copy of his or her valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card and either his or her Illinois driver's license or Illinois State Identification Card prior to the shipment of the ammunition. Provides that the ammunition may be shipped only to an address on either of those 2 documents. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=440&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28165&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0458 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Invalidates local ordinances and resolutions that regulate firearms legal for hunting under the Wildlife Code inconsistently with the provisions of the Criminal Code of 1961. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=458&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28209&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0463 ISRA Tracking ?
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Replaces references to "firearm authorization card" with "firearm control card" throughout the Act. Makes changes in the definitions of "branch office" and "private alarm contractor". Adds a provision concerning continuing education for licensed private detectives and licensed private security contractors. Makes changes to provisions concerning the training of employees of licensees, qualifications for licensure as a private alarm contractor, uniforms, qualifications of licensure as a locksmith agency, and the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Board. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 to make corresponding changes. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=463&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28215&SessionID=51&GA=95

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1In the Section concerning employee requirements, removes the requirement that the Employee's Statement set forth satisfactory proof of United States citizenship or at least 3 years of legal status and residency in the United States.
Bill Status of SB0498
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Hunting Heritage Protection Act. Provides that land management decisions of the Department of Natural Resources may not, to the extent practical, result in any net loss of habitat (now, land acreage) available for hunting opportunities. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=498&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28252&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB0501 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution of a unit of local government that impose restrictions or limitations on the acquisition, possession, transportation, storage, purchase, sale, or other dealing in rifles and shotguns, and ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements of rifles and shotguns other than those imposed by the statute concerning the unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition are void. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=501&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28254&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB0518
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person may not operate, provide, sell, use, or offer to operate, provide, sell, or use any computer software or service that allows a person not physically present at the hunt site to remotely control a weapon that could be used to take wildlife by remote operation. Sets out criminal penalties for violation of the Act. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=518&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28315&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0550
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Pest and Predatory Animal Control Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources, shall promulgate rules concerning the control of firewood importation into the State with special attention to controlling the infestation of insect pests, including the emerald ash borer. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=550&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28373&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources, shall promulgate rules concerning the control of firewood importation into the State with special attention to controlling the infestation of insect pests, including the emerald ash borer. Effective immediately.

Bill Status of SB0570 HSUS Support Companion bill HB1018
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that, upon request of the Department of Agriculture (now, that request is not required), an approved humane investigator may, for the purpose of investigating an alleged violation of the Act, enter during normal business hours upon any premises where the animal or animals described in the complaint are housed or kept, provided such entry shall not be made into any building which is a person's residence, except by search warrant or court order. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=570&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28395&SessionID=51&GA=95

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning investigation of complaints.

Bill Status of SB0580 ABATE Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Cycle Rider Safety Training Act. Provides that any State university or community college (rather than any State or community college, State university, or community agency) designated by the Department of Transportation may organize a Regional Cycle Rider Training Center. Provides that the State Treasurer shall appoint the trustee for the Cycle Rider Training Fund. Provides that the trustee, in consultation with the Department, is authorized to award contracts out of appropriations to the Fund (rather than providing that the Department is authorized to do so). Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=580&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28418&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0627 ABATE Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Recreation Trails of Illinois Act. Provides for certain disbursements from the Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary adopted after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=627&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28472&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0700
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=700&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28581&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0721 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, may not regulate the transportation of firearms and may not regulate the transportation of ammunition, components, accessories, or accoutrements for firearms. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution adopted before, on, or after the effective date of this amendatory Act by any unit of local government that imposes restrictions or limitations on the transportation of firearms and ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements of firearms in a manner other than those that are imposed by this amendatory Act are invalid and all those existing ordinances and resolutions are void. Provides that this provision is a limitation of home rule powers under subsection (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=721&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28607&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0724 ABATE Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Recreational Trails of Illinois Act. Provides that any person who does not comply with a Section of the Act pertaining to off-highway vehicle stickers may be fined not more than $250 for a first offense and not more than $500 for a subsequent offense. Provides that the moneys collected shall be deposited into the Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=724&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28610&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0740 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Peace Officer Firearm Training Act, the Counties Code, and the Municipal Code. Provides that all auxiliary police officers and deputies must submit to a background check. Provides that an auxiliary officer or deputy who has completed an approved background check must be allowed to participate in firearm training. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=740&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28645&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0966
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the administration of the Code.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0966&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=28966&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0967
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Wildlife Habitat Management Areas Act. Makes a technical change in a Section empowering the Department of Natural Resources to create and contract for Wildlife Habitat Management Areas.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=0967&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=28964&SessionID=51&GA=95


Bill Status of SB0970
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Water Use Act of 1983. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=970&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28959&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0971
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Water Use Act of 1983. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the purpose of the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=971&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28958&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0972
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Forest Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning wildlife and fish sanctuaries
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=972&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28957&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0973
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Youth and Young Adult Employment Act of 1986. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=973&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28955&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB0974
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Forest Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning forest designations.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=974&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=28954&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB1094 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning legislative policy.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a Firearm Owner's Identification Card is valid for 10 (rather than 5) years from the date of issuance. Increases the fee for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card from $5 to $10. Provides that $3 (rather than $1) of the fee shall be deposited into the Firearm Owner's Notification Fund and $6 (rather than $3) shall be deposited into the Wildlife and Fish Fund.
House Amendment No. 1
Provides that a person who has been adjudicated as a mental defective is ineligible for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Defines "adjudicated as mental defective" and "committed to a mental institution". Adds an immediate effective date to the bill.
House Amendment 002
House Amendment 003
House Amendment 004

Bill Status of SB1095 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a legislative declaration.
Senate Amendment 001
Bill Status of SB1096 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the unlawful sale of firearms.
Bill Status of SB1200
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that property in which a forest preserve district is the grantee of a conservation easement or a conservation right shall not be subject to condemnation proceedings, with certain exceptions. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1200&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29285&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB1201
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that a forest preserve may sell certain vacant, subdivided residential outlots if the board of commissioners determines that the sale is advantageous to the district. Sets forth other criteria for the sale of the lots. Provides that the proceeds from the sale must be set aside and used only for certain capital improvements or for the payment of bond indebtedness. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1201&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29286&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB1204
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Finance Act. Provides that moneys in the Conservation 2000 Fund and Conservation 2000 Projects Fund may be used, subject to appropriation, to support and assist units of local government with natural resource protection, recreation, tourism, and compatible agricultural and economic development activities that receive funding approval from the Department of Natural Resources. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1204&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=29289&SessionID=51&GA=95


Bill Status of SB1229 ISRA Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Changes the number of petition signatures necessary to place on the ballot the question as to whether the State of Illinois should repeal the Act from 2% to 8%. Changes the ballot proposition from should the General Assembly repeal the Act to should the State of Illinois repeal the Act. Deletes a provision that the petition shall be composed of county petitions from each of the counties throughout the State and each county petition shall contain the signatures of at least 2% of the number of registered voters in the county.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1229&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29314&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB1279 HSUS Support
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insurer that issues a policy or contract insuring against liability for injury to any person or against liability for injury to or destruction of property, arising out of ownership or lease of residential one, 2, 3, or 4 dwelling real property, may cancel, charge, or impose an increased premium or rate for or refuse to issue or renew that kind of policy or contract based in whole or in part upon the harboring of a dog found to be vicious under the Animal Control Act upon the insured property. Provides that an insurer that issues a policy or contract insuring against liability for injury to any person or against liability for injury to or destruction of property, arising out of ownership or lease of residential one, 2, 3, or 4 dwelling real property, may not cancel, charge, or impose an increased premium or rate for or refuse to issue or renew that kind of policy or contract based in whole or in part upon the harboring of a specific breed of dog upon the insured property.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1279&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29343&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Bill Status of SB1392
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Open Space Financing Act. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue revenue bonds secured by real estate transfer tax receipts collected and deposited into the Open Space Bond Repayment Fund and the Natural Areas Bond Repayment Fund. Sets forth procedures for issuing the bonds and distributing the bond proceeds. Amends the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall determine the manner and extent to which property under consideration for acquisition would assist in storm water management, water supply and quality assurance, or other infrastructure needs, but this determination shall not prevent the Department from acquiring property. Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that grants for green infrastructure projects made before December 31, 2009 to units of local government may be conditioned upon the State providing no more than 60% of project costs and the unit of local government providing at least 40%. Sets forth additional requirements for grants for green infrastructure projects. Provides that, in considering applications for certain grants, the Department shall give scoring points to the applicants that demonstrate the greatest potential for improving water supply and quality or for reducing the capital, operating, or maintenance costs of meeting water-related infrastructure requirements. Creates the Open Space Bond Repayment Fund and the Natural Areas Bond Repayment Fund. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1392&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=29479&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB1399 ISRA, NRA Oppose Companion Bill HB0796
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Handgun Dealer Licensing Act. Provides for the regulation of handgun dealers through licensure by the Department of State Police. Provides that no person may sell or otherwise transfer, expose for sale or transfer, or have in his or her possession with the intent to sell or transfer any concealable firearm without being licensed under the Act. Provides, however, that the prohibition does not apply to a person who makes occasional sales, exchanges, or purchases of concealable firearms for the enhancement of a personal collection or as a hobby, or who sells all or part of his or her personal collection of firearms. Sets forth provisions concerning application, fees, duration of licensure, license retention requirements, submissions to the Department, penalties, revocation, and suspension. Grants rulemaking authority to the Department and provides that for the purpose of determining compliance with the Act, the Act may be enforced by any municipality in which a licensee is located or, if a licensee is not located in a municipality, by the county in which a licensee is located.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1399&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29486&SessionID=51&GA=95
Bill Status of SB1440 ISRA Oppose
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the State Finance Act and the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Creates the Community Policing Grant Fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall, subject to appropriation, be distributed upon the approval of the Director of State Police as grants to local law enforcement agencies for community policing programs. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be distributed proportionately to local law enforcement agencies in each county based upon the fees collected from the issuance of Firearm Owner's Identification Cards to residents of that county. Increases the fee for the issuance of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card from $5 to $10. Provides that $5 of the fee shall be deposited into the Community Policing Grant Fund.
Bill Status of SB1471 ISRA Oppose
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the unlawful use of weapons. Prohibits the sale, manufacture, purchase, possession, or carrying of 50 caliber rifles. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony, unless the weapon is possessed in the passenger compartment of the a motor vehicle or upon the person, while loaded, in which case a violation is a Class X felony. Exempts: (1) peace officers while in performance of their official duties; (2) wardens, superintendents, and keepers of prisons, penitentiaries, jails, and other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense; (3) members of the Armed Services or Reserve Forces of the United States or the Illinois National Guard, while in the performance of their official duty; and (4) persons licensed under federal law to manufacture those weapons. Provides that the provision prohibiting the sale, manufacture, purchase, possession, or carrying of 50 caliber rifles does not apply to a person that possesses a 50 caliber rifle before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that such person shall only be allowed to transfer a 50 caliber rifle to a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1471&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29563&SessionID=51&GA=95
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed any .50 caliber rifle or .50 caliber cartridge. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon before the effective date of the amendatory Act if the person has provided proof of ownership to the Department of State Police within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, such person may transfer such weapon only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that weapon in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2Provides that the definition of antique firearm is as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (rather than as defined in the federal Gun Control Act of 1968). Deletes provision that requires a person who possessed the .50 caliber rifle or .50 caliber cartridge before the effective date of the amendatory Act to provide proof of ownership to the Department of State Police within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act in order to be exempt from violating the amendatory Act.
Bill Status of SB1558
Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Wabash and Ohio Rivers Coordinating Council Act. Creates the Wabash and Ohio Rivers Coordinating Council. Sets forth the membership of the Council and the terms of the members. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Council.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1558&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=29706&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB1568
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that the district may establish a separate fund for capital improvements, repairs, or replacements. Provides that the amount accumulated in the fund shall not exceed 0.02% of the equalized assessed value of taxable property in the district. Provides for the distribution of surplus moneys. Effective immediately.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1568&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29716&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB1577 ISRA Watch
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1577&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29725&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB1617
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Emerald Ash Borer Revolving Loan Program and the Emerald Ash Borer Revolving Loan Fund. Provides that the program shall provide low-interest or zero-interest loans to units of local government for the reforestation of trees on public lands that are within quarantine areas infested by the emerald ash borer. Provides that a loan for the reforestation of trees on public lands within quarantine areas infested by the emerald ash borer may not exceed $5,000,000 to any one unit of local government. Sets out other terms of the loans awarded under the program. Provides that any loan under this Section made to a unit of local government may not exceed the moneys that the unit of local government expends or dedicates for the reforestation project for which the loan is made. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Emerald Ash Borer Revolving Loan Fund in the Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1617&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29650&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of SB1703
Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Conservation District Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the board of trustees.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1703&GAID=9&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=29843&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HR0124
Synopsis As IntroducedUrges the Governor and the Department of Commerce and Economic to take the necessary actions to implement the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=124&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=30502&SessionID=51&GA=95

Bill Status of HJR0002
Synopsis As IntroducedContinues the Wooded Land Assessment Task Force created by House Joint Resolution 95 of the 94th General Assembly and requires the Task Force to report its findings no later than March 31, 2007 (was December 31, 2006).
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2&GAID=9&DocTypeID=HJR&LegId=26629&SessionID=51&GA=95