HUMANE EUTHANASIA OF WILDLIFE House SponsorsRep. Sara Feigenholtz-Larry McKeon-Jack McGuire and Joseph M. Lyons 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 520 ILCS 5/1.2tfrom Ch. 61, par. 1.2t520 ILCS 5/1.2y new520 ILCS 5/2.33from Ch. 61, par. 2.33520 ILCS 5/2.33afrom Ch. 61, par. 2.33a520 ILCS 5/2.37from Ch. 61, par. 2.37 Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that companion animals are not included in the definition of "wildlife". Provides that it is unlawful for anyone holding a nuisance wildlife control permit to drown, burn, or use any unacceptable agents as a method of euthanasia. Provides that the Department may authorize owners and tenants of lands or their agents to remove or euthanize (instead of destroy) any wild bird or wild animal known to be destroying property or causing a risk to human health or safety. Provides that animals that cause property damage or pose a risk to human health or safety shall be given to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, released on site, relocated or humanely euthanized. Provides that euthanized specimens be given to a bona-fide public or State scientific, educational, or zoological institution. Provides that any method or agent of euthanasia must be prescribed as acceptable or conditionally acceptable in the Report of the American Veterinary Medical Association Panel on Euthanasia. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources "shall" (instead of "may") require periodic reports regarding the taking of wildlife. Expands the list of information to be reported. Adds a definition for "humane euthanasia". Effective January 1, 2004. 1/24/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz 1/24/2003HouseFirst Reading 1/24/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/29/2003HouseAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation Committee 2/6/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 2/26/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Larry McKeon 2/27/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 3/13/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die