FISH-LAKE MICHIGAN COMMERC LIC Senate SponsorsSen. Napoleon Harris, III House Sponsors(Rep. Sheri Jesiel) 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die 515 ILCS 5/15-32from Ch. 56, par. 15-32Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue a maximum of 5 commercial fishing licenses for taking from the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan yellow perch, bloater chub, and other commercial fish species designated by Department rule. Provides that, at times determined by the Director, the Department shall advertise a public drawing to accept new qualified commercial fishing candidates and establish a ranking order for these new candidates to fill open Lake Michigan commercial fishing licenses. Provides that the ranking order shall continue to be used until the list of eligible candidates is exhausted. Removes provisions concerning the issuing of commercial licenses. 2/7/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Napoleon Harris, III 2/7/2017SenateFirst Reading 2/7/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 2/15/2017SenateAssigned to Agriculture 3/2/2017SenateDo Pass Agriculture; 009-000-000 3/2/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2017 4/26/2017SenateSecond Reading 4/26/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 27, 2017 4/28/2017SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017 5/4/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 5/5/2017HouseArrived in House 5/11/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Sheri Jesiel 5/11/2017HouseFirst Reading 5/11/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die