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Bill Status of HB2461 103rd General Assembly

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Short Description: NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL

House Sponsors
Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr., Norine K. Hammond, Charles Meier, Robert "Bob" Rita and Wayne A Rosenthal

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Patrick J. Joyce - Neil Anderson)

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
6/9/2023	House	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0037

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

520 ILCS 5/2.36

from Ch. 61, par. 2.36

520 ILCS 5/2.37

from Ch. 61, par. 2.37

from Ch. 61, par. 3.5

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that any individual, corporation, or association operating under a nuisance wildlife control permit that subcontracts the operation of nuisance wildlife control to another is responsible to ensure that the subcontractor possesses a valid nuisance wildlife control permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Establishes penalties for violations of this provision. Provides that any person operating without the required permit is deemed to be taking, attempting to take, disturbing, or harassing wildlife contrary to the provisions of the Code, including the taking or attempting to take such species for commercial purposes. Provides that any devices and equipment, including vehicles, used in violation of these provisions may be subject to seizure and confiscation by an employee of the Department of Natural Resources. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 2

	Adds reference to:
	520 ILCS 5/2.33a

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes changes to the penalty provisions for violations. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to act as a nuisance wildlife control operator for fee or compensation without a permit unless such trapping is in compliance with certain provisions of the Code. Provides that subject to federal regulations and the Illinois Endangered Species Act, the Department may grant the authority to control species protected by this Code pursuant to the issuance of a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit to: (1) any person who is providing such service for a fee or compensation; (2) a governmental body; and (3) a nonprofit or other charitable organization. Provides that any person who operates without a permit is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than $500. Provides that any other violation of those provisions, including administrative rules, is a Class B misdemeanor. Provides that any person found guilty of violating those provisions is subject to an additional civil penalty of up to $1,500. Provides that the civil penalties remitted to the Department of Natural Resources are allocated as follows: (1) 60% to the Conservation Police Operations Assistance Fund; and (2) 40% to the Illinois Habitat Fund. Makes other technical changes. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/15/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
2/15/2023	House	First Reading
2/15/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/16/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
2/28/2023	House	Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/1/2023	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
3/1/2023	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/3/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
3/6/2023	House	House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
3/6/2023	House	House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
3/7/2023	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/7/2023	House	House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/7/2023	House	House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
3/7/2023	House	Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
3/7/2023	House	House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
3/8/2023	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/14/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
3/15/2023	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
3/15/2023	House	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/21/2023	House	Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
3/21/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A Rosenthal
3/22/2023	Senate	Arrive in Senate
3/22/2023	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
3/22/2023	Senate	Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
3/22/2023	Senate	First Reading
3/22/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments
3/22/2023	Senate	Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
4/12/2023	Senate	Assigned to Agriculture
4/27/2023	Senate	Do Pass Agriculture; 009-000-000
4/27/2023	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2023
5/3/2023	Senate	Second Reading
5/3/2023	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 4, 2023
5/4/2023	Senate	Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
5/4/2023	House	Passed Both Houses
6/2/2023	House	Sent to the Governor
6/9/2023	House	Governor Approved
6/9/2023	House	Effective Date June 9, 2023
6/9/2023	House	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0037