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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1428</title>
<shortdesc>FISH/HUNT-GOLD STAR FAMILY</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Neil Anderson and Sally J. Turner</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>6/2/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>515 ILCS 5/20-45</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 56, par. 20-45</aliasreference><reference>520 ILCS 5/3.2</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 61, par. 3.2</aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code and the Wildlife Code. Provides that there is no fee for an annual or 3-year fishing license, sportsmen's combination license, or hunting license for resident Gold Star Family members. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules establishing who qualifies for Gold Star Family member status and what constitutes suitable verification of that status. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/31/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson</action>
<statusdate>1/31/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/31/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>2/11/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Appropriations</action>
<statusdate>2/18/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner</action>
<statusdate>3/21/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025</action>
<statusdate>4/11/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025</action>
<statusdate>5/9/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025</action>
<statusdate>5/23/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025</action>
<statusdate>6/2/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments</action>
</actions>
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