HB2861ham001 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

Filed: 3/3/2011

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2861

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 2861 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Wildlife Code is amended by adding Section 3.1-7 as follows:

(520 ILCS 5/3.1-7 new)

Sec. 3.1-7. Terminally ill hunter licensing program. In order to facilitate hunting and fishing opportunities for a terminally ill person, the Director may issue any license, tag, permit, or stamp and waive fees, including transaction and dealer fees.

Youth may take game outside of an established season if that youth is deemed to be terminally ill and the hunt is pre-approved by the Director.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect on January 1, 2012.".