Bill Status of HB2744  102nd General Assembly

Short Description:  FISH-AQUATIC STAMPS & LICENSE

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert Rita

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Adriane Johnson)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
515 ILCS 5/1-230from Ch. 56, par. 1-230
515 ILCS 5/20-5from Ch. 56, par. 20-5
515 ILCS 5/20-12 new
515 ILCS 5/20-20from Ch. 56, par. 20-20
515 ILCS 5/20-45from Ch. 56, par. 20-45
515 ILCS 5/20-52 new
515 ILCS 5/20-55from Ch. 56, par. 20-55
515 ILCS 5/20-110from Ch. 56, par. 20-110
515 ILCS 5/20-115from Ch. 56, par. 20-115


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Allows the holder of a scientific collector's permit to fish with sport fishing devices without a license. Requires any individual who is required to obtain a license to also obtain an aquatic conservation stamp prior to taking or attempting to take any fish, including minnows for commercial purposes, turtles, mussels, crayfish, or frogs from waters of this State. Provides that the fee for the aquatic conservation stamp is $5 for both resident and non-resident licensees; waives the fee for residents over 75 years of age. Makes other conforming changes. Requires that fees derived solely from the sale of aquatic conservation stamps, gifts, donations, grants, and bequests of money for the conservation of aquatic life shall be deposited in the State treasury and set apart in a special fund known as the Aquatic Conservation Stamp Fund. Sets forth further requirements regarding appropriations from the Aquatic Conservation Stamp Fund. Effective January 1, 2022.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/18/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
  2/19/2021HouseFirst Reading
  2/19/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/9/2021HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  3/22/2021HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 005-003-000
  4/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/21/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/21/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/22/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/22/2021HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-035-000
  4/23/2021SenateArrive in Senate
  4/23/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 27, 2021
  4/27/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  4/27/2021SenateFirst Reading
  4/27/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/4/2021SenateAssigned to State Government
  5/4/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson
  5/4/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/5/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
  5/21/2021SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  7/16/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die