ANIMAL WELFARE-FOSTER HM-MISC House SponsorsRep. Brandon W. Phelps 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302225 ILCS 605/2.2from Ch. 8, par. 302.2225 ILCS 605/2.3 new225 ILCS 605/3from Ch. 8, par. 303225 ILCS 605/3.1from Ch. 8, par. 303.1225 ILCS 605/3.2225 ILCS 605/7from Ch. 8, par. 307225 ILCS 605/7.5 new225 ILCS 605/11from Ch. 8, par. 311225 ILCS 605/12from Ch. 8, par. 312225 ILCS 605/13from Ch. 8, par. 313225 ILCS 605/18from Ch. 8, par. 318225 ILCS 605/21from Ch. 8, par. 321 Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Defines "animal", "animal rescue group", "companion animal", "dog daycare", "exotic or non-domesticated animal", and "humane society". Provides that the 4 animal limitation on foster homes does not include a foster home owner's personal animals or the offspring of a female animal until that offspring reaches the age of 8 weeks. Removes a provision requiring records relating to the origin and sale of dogs to be made available for inspection by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Department of Agriculture upon demand. Adds provisions concerning the location and review of records and requiring licensees to keep records of each transfer of non-human primates or exotic or non-domesticated animals. Adds dog daycares, animal rescue groups, humane societies, and foster homes to the list of businesses that require licensure in order to operate in the State. Exempts certain businesses and activities from the licensure requirement. Provides that in order to operate a foster home, a person must obtain sponsorship from an animal shelter, an animal rescue group, or a humane society, rather than a permit. Provides that a business that requires licensure must obtain approval from the Department before expanding the business by more than 20% or adding a new species of animal to the business. Provides that the Department may, upon its own motion or a verified complaint, investigate the actions of any person holding or claiming to hold a license (now, the Department may also investigate the actions of any applicant for initial issuance of a license). Provides that before refusing to renew a license, the Department shall notify the holder of a license that a hearing will be held on a designated date to determine whether the respondent is privileged to hold the license (now, the Department must also provide notice and set a hearing for an applicant before refusing to issue a license). Allows the release for sale, trade, or adoption of animals with diseases, injuries, or abnormalities if the transferee has knowledge of the disease, injury, or abnormality and has given written consent to the acceptance of the animal with the condition. Eliminates application fees for foster home permits and renewal of foster home permits. Makes other changes. 2/17/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 2/17/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/17/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2005HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/10/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die