FISH-TECH House SponsorsRep. Norine Hammond-Michael Unes Senate Sponsors(Sen. David Koehler-John M. Sullivan) 8/13/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0336 515 ILCS 5/1-5from Ch. 56, par. 1-5 Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the administration of the Code.House Floor Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to:515 ILCS 5/1-5Adds reference to:515 ILCS 5/15-5515 ILCS 5/15-15from Ch. 56, par. 15-15515 ILCS 5/15-155 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that a commercial fisherman shall obtain a sport fishing license in addition to a commercial fishing license, and that an individual assisting a licensed commercial fisherman must obtain a sport fishing license. Provides that "commercial fishing devices" shall include any watercraft used as a primary collection device. Provides that any persons licensed as a commercial fisherman who wishes to use their watercraft as a primary collection device for commercial fishes must first obtain a commercial watercraft device tag and all watercraft used as a primary collection device must be legally licensed by the State and be in compliance with all Coast Guard boating regulations. Exempts any person who takes Asian Carp by the aid of a boat for non-commercial purposes. 2/14/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross 2/14/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/25/2013HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/6/2013HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000 3/6/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/12/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Unes 3/12/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/12/2013HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Unes 3/13/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/27/2013HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Norine Hammond 4/8/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine Hammond 4/8/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/8/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine Hammond 4/8/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 4/8/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Unes 4/9/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 4/9/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 4/11/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine Hammond 4/11/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee 4/15/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 4/16/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 016-000-000 4/16/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/16/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted 4/16/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 118-000-000 4/17/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 4/17/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 4/17/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 4/17/2013SenateArrive in Senate 4/17/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 18, 2013 4/24/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 4/24/2013SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 4/24/2013SenateFirst Reading 4/24/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 4/30/2013SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation 5/8/2013SenateDo Pass Agriculture and Conservation; 007-000-000 5/8/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2013 5/14/2013SenateSecond Reading 5/14/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2013 5/16/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-001-000 5/16/2013HousePassed Both Houses 6/14/2013HouseSent to the Governor 8/13/2013HouseGovernor Approved 8/13/2013HouseEffective Date January 1, 2014 8/13/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0336