MILITARY-CAMP AND HUNT FEES House SponsorsRep. Donald L. Moffitt-Jim Sacia-Brandon W. Phelps-Patrick J Verschoore-Richard P. Myers, Lisa M. Dugan, Linda Chapa LaVia and Jack D. Franks Senate Sponsors(Sen. Dale E. Risinger, Gary Forby and Arthur J. Wilhelmi) 7/25/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0313 20 ILCS 805/805-305was 20 ILCS 805/63a23520 ILCS 5/3.1-4 new Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Wildlife Code to allow members of the United States Armed Forces, the Illinois National Guard, and the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces returning from service abroad to camp and hunt without paying fees for one year after the member returns.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:515 ILCS 5/20-47 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code to allow Illinois residents who are members of the United States Armed Forces, the Illinois National Guard, and the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States to camp, fish, and hunt without paying fees after the member returns for the period of time that the member was in service abroad if the member applies within 2 years of returning at the Department of Natural Resources office in Springfield and provides verification of service. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 2 Includes Deer Hunting Permits and State Habitat Stamps in a Section concerning free hunting licenses for military members returning from mobilization and service outside the United States. 2/18/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 2/18/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/23/2005HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/1/2005HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia 3/3/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/3/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 3/3/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard P. Myers 3/8/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/8/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote 3/8/2005HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 014-000-000 3/9/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/5/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 4/5/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/6/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 4/6/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 4/6/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 011-000-000 4/7/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/7/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 4/7/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/8/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/8/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 4/8/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 4/11/2005SenateArrive in Senate 4/11/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 12, 2005 4/11/2005SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dale E. Risinger 4/12/2005SenateFirst Reading 4/12/2005SenateReferred to Rules 4/13/2005SenateAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation 4/20/2005SenateHeld in Agriculture & Conservation 5/4/2005SenateDo Pass Agriculture & Conservation; 008-000-000 5/4/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2005 5/10/2005SenateSecond Reading 5/10/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 11, 2005 5/16/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 5/16/2005HousePassed Both Houses 5/28/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary Forby 5/29/2005SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Arthur J. Wilhelmi 6/14/2005HouseSent to the Governor 7/25/2005HouseGovernor Approved 7/25/2005HouseEffective Date July 25, 2005 7/25/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0313