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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 2043         </title>
<shortdesc>WILDLIFE-HUNTER SAFETY</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Chris Balkema and Neil Anderson</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>2/6/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
<synopsistitle></synopsistitle>
<reference>520 ILCS 5/3.2</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 61, par. 3.2</aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, upon request, the Department of Natural Resources shall issue a certificate of competency to any resident active-duty military personnel who provide acceptable verification of service, any Illinois resident veterans who provide acceptable verification of service, and any individuals who present proof of holding a concealed carry permit issued by the State.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/6/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/6/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>3/6/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson</action>
</actions>
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