HUNTING-ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY Senate SponsorsSen. Gary Forby-William R. Haine, Michael W. Frerichs, Gary G. Dahl, Deanna Demuzio and Mike Jacobs House Sponsors(Rep. Jack D. Franks-Dan Reitz-Brandon W. Phelps-Patrick J Verschoore, Lisa M. Dugan, Donald L. Moffitt, Robert F. Flider, Shane Cultra, Linda Chapa LaVia, Roger L. Eddy, Renée Kosel, Ronald A. Wait, JoAnn D. Osmond, David Reis, Jil Tracy and Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.) 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die 520 ILCS 5/3.2from Ch. 61, par. 3.2Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, if a person is currently serving on active-duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or Reserves and has a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, or the equivalent from another state, then there is no fee for a hunting license. Requires verification of active-duty service.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:520 ILCS 5/3.2Adds reference to:520 ILCS 5/3.1from Ch. 61, par. 3.1Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that any person on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States who is now and who was at the time of entering the Armed Forces a resident of Illinois and who entered the Armed Forces from this State, and who is presently on leave (instead of "ordinary leave") from the Armed Forces may hunt certain species without procuring a hunting license.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to:515 ILCS 5/20-45from Ch. 56, par. 20-45Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Permits an Illinois resident who entered the U.S. Armed Forces from Illinois as an Illinois resident, and who is on leave from Armed Forces active duty, to fish in accordance with the Code without a license. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that any person on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States who is now and who was at the time of entering the Armed Forces a resident of Illinois and who entered the Armed Forces from this State, and who is presently on leave (instead of "ordinary leave") from the Armed Forces may hunt certain species without procuring a hunting license.House Amendment No. 1 Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. 2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby 2/15/2008SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules 2/28/2008SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation 3/6/2008SenatePostponed - Agriculture and Conservation 3/11/2008SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby 3/11/2008SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 3/11/2008SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture and Conservation 3/11/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 3/12/2008SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/12/2008SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture and Conservation; 009-000-000 3/12/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2008 3/13/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary G. Dahl 3/13/2008SenateSecond Reading 3/13/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2008 4/2/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary Forby 4/2/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 4/7/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 4/9/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture and Conservation 4/10/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture and Conservation; 007-000-000 4/15/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs 4/15/2008SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/15/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Forby 4/15/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 4/15/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 4/15/2008HouseArrived in House 4/15/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/15/2008HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 4/15/2008HouseFirst Reading 4/15/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/1/2008HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 5/9/2008HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008 5/13/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 5/13/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/13/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore 5/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Agriculture & Conservation Committee 5/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote 5/13/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 007-000-000 5/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/14/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/14/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/14/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 5/14/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 5/14/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 5/14/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra 5/22/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 5/22/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy 5/22/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel 5/22/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ronald A. Wait 5/22/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond 5/22/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis 5/22/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy 5/22/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr. 5/22/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 5/23/2008SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 5/23/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-May 27, 2008 5/23/2008SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Non-Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Gary Forby 5/28/2008SenateSenate Non-Concurs 01 5/29/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Non-Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 7/1/2008HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die