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 Bill Status of SB2010  97th General Assembly


Short Description:  AGRIC-FERTILIZER AND BLENDS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael W. Frerichs - Linda Holmes - David Koehler - Tim Bivins, Wm. Sam McCann, Michael Noland, Kyle McCarter and Pamela J. Althoff

House Sponsors
(Rep. Lisa M. Dugan - William Davis - Karen May - Naomi D. Jakobsson - Dave Winters, Brandon W. Phelps, Dan Reitz, Thomas Holbrook, Patrick J. Verschoore, Norine Hammond, Jil Tracy, David Reis and Randy Ramey, Jr.)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
505 ILCS 80/2from Ch. 5, par. 55.2
505 ILCS 80/3from Ch. 5, par. 55.3
505 ILCS 80/4from Ch. 5, par. 55.4
505 ILCS 80/5from Ch. 5, par. 55.5
505 ILCS 80/6from Ch. 5, par. 55.6
505 ILCS 80/6afrom Ch. 5, par. 55.6a
505 ILCS 80/6bfrom Ch. 5, par. 55.6b
505 ILCS 80/7from Ch. 5, par. 55.7
505 ILCS 80/8from Ch. 5, par. 55.8
505 ILCS 80/10from Ch. 5, par. 55.10
505 ILCS 80/11from Ch. 5, par. 55.11
505 ILCS 80/12from Ch. 5, par. 55.12
505 ILCS 80/13from Ch. 5, par. 55.13
505 ILCS 80/14from Ch. 5, par. 55.14
505 ILCS 80/15from Ch. 5, par. 55.15
505 ILCS 80/16from Ch. 5, par. 55.16
505 ILCS 80/17from Ch. 5, par. 55.17
505 ILCS 80/18from Ch. 5, par. 55.18
505 ILCS 80/18afrom Ch. 5, par. 55.18a
505 ILCS 80/19from Ch. 5, par. 55.19
505 ILCS 80/20from Ch. 5, par. 55.20
505 ILCS 80/21from Ch. 5, par. 55.21
505 ILCS 80/21.5 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Fertilizer Act of 1961. Makes changes to the definitions. Provides for labeling requirements for fertilizers or custom blends. Provides that it shall be unlawful for misbranding or for the adulteration of a fertilizer within the State. Provides that the Director of the Department of Agriculture may refuse to register a fertilizer or cancel or suspend a fertilizer registration, custom blend, or fertilizer if certain specified claims are made. Permits the Director to issue and serve a written stop sale, stop use, or regulate removal upon an owner, operator, manager, or agent in charge of fertilizer. Creates the Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) for the purpose of pursuing nutrient research and providing educational programs to ensure the adoption and implementation of practices that optimize nutrient use efficiency, ensure soil fertility, and address environmental concerns with regard to fertilizer use. Provides that the Department has the authority issue subpoenas, temporary restraining orders, preliminary or permanent injunctions against any person from violating or continuing to violate any provision of the Act. Provides for penalties based on type of violation. Makes other corresponding changes. Effective January 1, 2012.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
505 ILCS 80/9from Ch. 5, par. 55.9
505 ILCS 80/21.7 new
505 ILCS 80/6b rep.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the introduced bill with the following changes: makes changes in provisions concerning definitions of words and terms; registration; labeling; inspection fees; Nutrient Research and Education Council; inspection, sampling, and analysis; plant food deficiency; minimum plant food content; misbranding or adulteration; tonnage reports; records; publications; rules and regulation; short weight; cancellation, suspension, or refusal of registrations and licenses; stop sale; use or removal order; seizure, condemnation, and sale; location and operation; and hearing, notice, and injunction. Adds provisions concerning commercial value and home rule. Repeals a provision concerning fund appropriations. Effective January 1, 2012.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
505 ILCS 80/21.7 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the introduced bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following changes: makes changes in provisions concerning definitions of words and terms; registration; labeling; location and operation; violations; and hearing, notice, and injunction. Removes the provision concerning home rule. Effective January 1, 2012.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/10/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
  2/10/2011SenateFirst Reading
  2/10/2011SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/2/2011SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation
  3/3/2011SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  3/3/2011SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  3/4/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
  3/4/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/8/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation
  3/8/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/9/2011SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture and Conservation; 008-000-000
  3/9/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2011
  3/9/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann
  3/10/2011SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins
  3/10/2011SenateSecond Reading
  3/10/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 14, 2011
  3/17/2011SenateFiscal Note Requested by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
  3/17/2011SenateFiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
  3/23/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
  3/23/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  3/29/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation
  3/31/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
  4/6/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture and Conservation; 009-000-000
  4/7/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kyle McCarter
  4/7/2011SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  4/8/2011SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  4/8/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Frerichs
  4/8/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2011
  4/14/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  4/14/2011HouseArrived in House
  4/14/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/14/2011HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  4/14/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/15/2011HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
  4/25/2011HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  5/10/2011HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  5/13/2011HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 20, 2011
  5/17/2011HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine Hammond
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis
  5/18/2011HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
  5/20/2011HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2011
  5/27/2011HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2011
  5/29/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
  5/29/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/29/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 In line by 3PM. Timely filed in accordance with House Rule 18(e)
  5/29/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
  5/31/2011HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

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