Senate Sponsors: MADIGAN,R-PHILIP. House Sponsors: WINTERS-TURNER,JOHN-BELLOCK Short description: WLDLF CD-WTRFWL SESN-PROP DMGE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Wildlife Code. Excepts a special waterfowl season permitted by the Federal Code of Regulations from the prohibitions on using a vehicle to take wild birds or mammals and on using a shotgun capable of holding more than 3 shells. Provides that subject to federal regulations and the Illinois Endangered Species Act, the Department of Natural Resources may authorize landowners and tenants to remove or destroy wildlife destroying property or causing a risk to human health or safety (now destroying property). Provides that subject to federal regulations and the Illinois Endangered Species Act, the Department may authorize individuals, corporations, associations, or governmental leaders to control species protected by the Wildlife Code (now wildlife). Allows the Department to adopt applicable regulations in an Administrative Order. Provides that certain prohibitions on taking wildlife do not apply to persons covered by these provisions unless stated in the Department's Administrative Order. Deletes provisions concerning the investigation of property damage caused by wildlife and the issuance of permits to persons whose property has been damaged. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes the provision that the Department of Natural Resources shall adopt regulations in an Administrative Order. Deletes the provision that certain prohibitions on taking wildlife do not apply to persons covered by these provisions unless stated in the Department's Administrative Order. Restores provisions concerning the investigation of property damage caused by wildlife and the issuance of permits to persons whose property has been damaged. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the Department shall make an investigation in cases where the damage has been caused by game birds or migratory birds. (Now investigations are not made when the damage has been caused by those types of birds.) GOVERN0R'S AMENDATORY VETO MESSAGE Recommends that the language of the bill be amended to provide that the taking of wild birds or mammals with the aid of a vehicle or conveyance, or by use of a shotgun capable of holding more than 3 shells, shall be permitted only during the "snow goose only" hunting season permitted under the Federal Code of Regulations. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0654 Last action date: 99-12-15 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status