WILDLIFE CD-DOG TRACKING Senate SponsorsSen. Todd Sieben, Frank C. Watson and John O. Jones House Sponsors(Rep. Dan Reitz and Shane Cultra) 7/24/2004SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0807 520 ILCS 5/1.2b-2 new520 ILCS 5/1.33 new520 ILCS 5/2.26from Ch. 61, par. 2.26520 ILCS 5/2.33from Ch. 61, par. 2.33Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue a special tracking license that allows for the use of certified leashed tracking dogs for the sole purpose of tracking wounded game. Provides that in order to obtain a tracking license, an individual must (i) possess a valid State hunting license and (ii) have wounded or reasonably believe that he or she has wounded a game animal during a game season. Provides that individuals wishing to use a tracking dog during firearm or handgun season must also possess a valid FOID card. Provides that a licensed individual must maintain physical control of the tracking dog or tracking dogs at all times during tracking by means of a lead attached to the dog's collar or harness. Sets forth other license guidelines and prohibitions. Provides that the Department, by administrative rule, shall set forth the cost of obtaining the license, the time periods during which the licenses may be issued, and any additional license requirements.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may issue a special tracking license that allows for the use of certified leashed tracking dogs for the sole purpose of tracking wounded game. Provides that the tracking license may be issued to an individual or to an organization engaged in the practice of tracking wounded game. Provides that a licensed individual or organization or member of an organization must maintain physical control of the tracking dog or tracking dogs at all times during tracking by means of a lead attached to the dog's collar or harness. Sets forth other license guidelines and prohibitions. Provides that the Department, by administrative rule, shall set forth the cost of obtaining the license, the time periods during which the licenses may be issued, and any additional license requirements.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:520 ILCS 5/1.2b-2 new520 ILCS 5/1.33 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that although dogs may not be used to take deer directly, a dog may be used to track wounded deer. Provides that any person using a dog for tracking must maintain physical control of the dog at all times by means of a lead or harness. Allows tracking at night, but provides that at no time outside of legal deer hunting hours or seasons shall any person handling or accompanying a dog engaged in tracking be in possession of any firearm or archery device. Provides that dog handlers tracking wounded deer with a dog are exempt from hunting license and deer permit requirements if they are accompanied by the licensed deer hunter who wounded the deer. Effective immediately. 2/3/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Todd Sieben 2/3/2004SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2004SenateReferred to Rules 2/18/2004SenateAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation 2/20/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Todd Sieben 2/20/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 2/24/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation 2/24/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Frank C. Watson 2/25/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 2/25/2004SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture & Conservation; 009-000-000 2/25/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 26, 2004 3/3/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Todd Sieben 3/3/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 3/4/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones 3/23/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation 3/24/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation; 008-000-000 3/24/2004SenateSecond Reading 3/24/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Sieben 3/24/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2004 3/25/2004SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 3/25/2004HouseArrived in House 3/25/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/26/2004HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 3/26/2004HouseFirst Reading 3/26/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/30/2004HouseAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation Committee 4/21/2004HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture and Conservation Committee; 017-000-000 4/21/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/27/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/27/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/4/2004HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000 5/4/2004SenatePassed Both Houses 5/4/2004HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra 6/2/2004SenateSent to the Governor 7/24/2004SenateGovernor Approved 7/24/2004SenateEffective Date July 24, 2004 7/24/2004SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0807