ANIMAL CONTROL-DANGEROUS DOGS House SponsorsRep. Jerry L. Mitchell-Sidney H. Mathias-Paul D. Froehlich-Mike Boland and Patricia R. Bellock Senate Sponsors(Sen. Don Harmon, Todd Sieben and Kirk W. Dillard-Linda Holmes) 8/30/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0550 510 ILCS 5/2.17c new510 ILCS 5/11from Ch. 8, par. 361510 ILCS 5/15.3510 ILCS 5/15.4 new Amends the Animal Control Act. Defines "potentially dangerous dog". Changes the burden of proof, on appeal from a finding of dangerous dog, to preponderance of the evidence (now clear and convincing evidence). Provides that a dog found running at large with 3 or more dogs may be deemed a potentially dangerous dog by the animal control warden or administrator. Requires potentially dangerous dogs to be spayed or neutered and microchipped within 14 days of reclaim. Provides penalties for violation of the Act.House Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:510 ILCS 5/9from Ch. 8, par. 359Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the substantive provisions of the bill with changes. Provides that a dog that is actively engaged in a legal hunting activity, including training, is not considered to be running at large if the dog is on land that is open to hunting or on land on which the person has obtained permission to hunt or to train a dog. Also provides that a dog in a dog-friendly area or dog park is not considered running at large if it is monitored or supervised. Provides that an animal pound or animal shelter shall not adopt or release any dog or cat to anyone other than the owner unless the animal has been or will be rendered incapable of reproduction and microchipped.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:225 ILCS 605/2.2from Ch. 8, par. 302.2Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the substantive provisions of the bill with changes. Amends the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Control Act. Provides that "potentially dangerous dog" means a dog that is "unsupervised and" found running at large with 3 or more other dogs. Provides that an animal may be adopted even if it has not been rendered incapable of reproduction and microchipped if (i) a licensed veterinarian certifies that the dog or cat is too sick or injured to be sterilized or that it would be detrimental to the health of the dog or cat to be spayed or neutered and (ii) the adoptee has executed a written agreement promising to have such service performed, including microchipping, within 14 days after a licensed veterinarian authorizes a statement that the dog or cat is healthy enough to be sterilized. Provides that the designation of "potentially dangerous dog" shall expire 12 months after the animal is deemed potentially dangerous.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 605/2.2Adds reference to:225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302225 ILCS 605/20.5 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts provisions of the engrossed bill with changes. Amends the Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Control Act. Defines "probationary status". Sets out administrative fines for violation of certain Sections of the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that "potentially dangerous dog" means a dog that is "unsupervised and" found running at large with 3 or more other dogs. Provides that the designation of "potentially dangerous dog" shall expire 12 months after the animal is deemed potentially dangerous. Makes other changes.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Provides that a dog found running at large "and unsupervised" with 3 or more other dogs may be deemed a potentially dangerous dog by the animal control warden or administrator. 2/7/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 2/7/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/7/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 2/15/2007HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/20/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/20/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote 3/20/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 3/21/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/20/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 4/20/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-005-002 4/24/2007SenateArrive in Senate 4/24/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 25, 2007 4/24/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 4/25/2007SenateFirst Reading 4/25/2007SenateReferred to Rules 5/2/2007SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation 5/3/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 5/3/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/8/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture and Conservation 5/9/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben 5/10/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/10/2007SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture and Conservation; 009-000-000 5/10/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2007 5/10/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 5/15/2007SenateSecond Reading 5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2007 5/22/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 5/22/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 5/23/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture and Conservation 5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture and Conservation; 008-000-000 5/24/2007SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Harmon 5/24/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2007 5/25/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 5/25/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules 5/25/2007SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2007 5/29/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Agriculture and Conservation 5/30/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture and Conservation; 005-000-000 5/30/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 5/30/2007SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/30/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Harmon 5/30/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/30/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-001-002 5/30/2007HouseArrived in House 5/30/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1,2,3 5/31/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 8, 2007 6/1/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 6/1/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 6/1/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell 6/1/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 6/1/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 6/1/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 6/1/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 6/5/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 6/5/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 6/5/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 6/6/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 007-000-000 6/6/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 007-000-000 6/6/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 007-000-000 6/6/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 101-000-001 6/6/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 101-000-001 6/6/2007HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 101-000-001 6/6/2007HousePassed Both Houses 7/5/2007HouseSent to the Governor 8/30/2007HouseGovernor Approved 8/30/2007HouseEffective Date June 1, 2008 8/30/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0550