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 Bill Status of HB4500  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  HUNTING/FISHING-DISABLED VETS

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert F. Martwick

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/3-609from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-609
515 ILCS 5/20-45from Ch. 56, par. 20-45
520 ILCS 5/3.2from Ch. 61, par. 3.2


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any veteran who holds proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and who has obtained certification from a psychiatrist that the service-connected disability qualifies the veteran for issuance of registration plates or decals to a person with disabilities, may, without the payment of any registration fee, make application to the Secretary of State for disabled veterans license plates displaying the international symbol of access. Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2014 license year, a veteran who holds proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and whose degree of disability has been declared to be 50% or more, shall be eligible for a free fishing license. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2014 license year, a veteran who holds proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and whose degree of disability has been declared to be 50% or more, shall be eligible for a free hunting license. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Martwick
  2/3/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/3/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/3/2014HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  3/28/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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