VETERINARIANS-INVESTIGATIONS Senate SponsorsSen. Michael W. Frerichs-Ira I. Silverstein and William Delgado 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 115/4.5 newAmends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that a veterinarian licensed or veterinary technician certified in another state may practice in Illinois in connection with an investigation by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or State animal fighting or animal cruelty laws if the law enforcement authority determines that the veterinarian or veterinary technician possesses particular skills, training, or experience not otherwise available within this State and if the law enforcement authority extends an official invitation to the veterinarian or veterinary technician. Further provides that a nonprofit organization qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals may, in connection with an investigation by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or State animal fighting or animal cruelty laws, establish a temporary facility to receive animals affected by the investigation if the law enforcement authority determines that such a facility is necessary, the law enforcement authority extends an official invitation, and the facility meets certain standards under State law. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:225 ILCS 115/4.5Adds reference to:510 ILCS 70/3.06Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that a nonprofit organization qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals may, in connection with an investigation or prosecution by law enforcement of an alleged violation of federal or State animal fighting or animal cruelty laws, establish a temporary shelter to receive animals seized or impounded as a result of the investigation or prosecution if the law enforcement authority determines that the shelter is necessary, the law enforcement authority extends an official invitation to the organization, and the shelter complies with the requirements of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Defines "temporary shelter". 2/7/2014SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 2/7/2014SenateFirst Reading 2/7/2014SenateReferred to Assignments 2/19/2014SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation 2/26/2014SenatePostponed - Agriculture and Conservation 3/18/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 3/18/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/19/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation 3/25/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/26/2014SenatePostponed - Agriculture and Conservation 3/26/2014SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 3/28/2014SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/15/2014SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die