5 YR HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE House SponsorsRep. Harry Benton-Lance Yednock-Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.-Charles Meier-Gregg Johnson, Travis Weaver, Brad Stephens, Robert "Bob" Rita, Aaron M. Ortiz, Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., Michael J. Kelly, Kelly M. Cassidy, John M. Cabello, Mark L. Walker, Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, Suzanne M. Ness, Sue Scherer, Cyril Nichols, Tony M. McCombie, Tom Weber, Martin McLaughlin, Jason Bunting, Randy E. Frese, Bradley Fritts, Amy Elik, Dan Swanson, Dave Severin and Natalie A. Manley Senate Sponsors(Sen. Patrick J. Joyce-Neil Anderson-Doris Turner-Christopher Belt-Andrew S. Chesney, Michael W. Halpin, Julie A. Morrison, Paul Faraci, Laura M. Murphy, Dave Syverson, Mike Porfirio, Mary Edly-Allen, Linda Holmes, Meg Loughran Cappel, Michael E. Hastings, Dan McConchie, Steve Stadelman, Elgie R. Sims, Jr. and David Koehler) 8/4/2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0456 515 ILCS 5/20-45from Ch. 56, par. 20-45520 ILCS 5/3.2from Ch. 61, par. 3.2 Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year fishing license. Provides that the fee for a 5-year fishing license is $62.50. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year sportsmen's combination license that shall entitle the holder to the same non-commercial fishing privileges as residents holding a license and to the same hunting privileges as residents holding a license to hunt all species under the Wildlife Code. Provides that the 5-year sportsmen's combination license fee shall be $112.50. Provides that a sportsmen's combination license shall not be issued to any individual who would be ineligible for either the fishing or hunting license separately. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year sportsmen's combination license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year sportsmen's combination license. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year hunting license to hunt all species for $52. Provides that for residents age 65 or older and resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year hunting license.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:515 ILCS 5/20-105from Ch. 56, par. 20-105520 ILCS 5/3.36from Ch. 61, par. 3.36Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall by administrative rule provide for the automatic renewal of a fishing license upon the request of the applicant. Provides that, except as otherwise provided in the Code, for sport fishing devices or spearing devices, residents of the State may obtain a 3-year (rather than a 5-year) fishing license. Provides that the fee for a 3-year fishing license is 3 times the annual fee (rather than $62.50). Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one half of the fee charged for a 3-year (rather than a 5-year) fishing license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 3-year fishing license. Provides that veterans must provide to the Department, per administrative rule, verification of their service (rather than provide verification of service at one of the Department's 5 regional offices). Provides that the Department shall establish what constitutes suitable verification of service for the purpose of issuing 3-year (rather than a 5-year) fishing licenses to resident veterans at a reduced fee. Provides that any person whose license, stamps, permits, or any other privilege issued by the Department of Natural Resources has been suspended or revoked shall immediately return proof of such privileges to the Department. Provides that the Department, or any law enforcement entity, is authorized to take possession of any proof of privileges. Provides that any person failing to comply with this provision by possessing a suspended or revoked license, stamp, or permit issued by the Department after having received written notice from the Department or any other State agency or department of such suspension or revocation is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that residents of the State may obtain a 3-year hunting license to hunt all species for 3 times the annual fee (rather than a 5-year hunting license to hunt all species for $52). Provides that for residents age 65 or older and resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 3-year (rather than a 5-year) hunting license to hunt all species for a resident of this State. Provides that veterans must provide to the Department, per administrative rule, verification of their service. Provides that the Department shall establish what constitutes suitable verification of service for the purpose of issuing resident veterans 3-year hunting licenses at a reduced fee. Provides that any person whose license, stamps, permits, or any other privilege issued by the Department has been suspended or revoked shall immediately return proof of such privileges to the Department. Provides that the Department, or any law enforcement entity, is authorized to take possession of any proof of privileges. Provides that any person failing to comply with this provision by possessing a suspended or revoked license, stamp, or permit issued by the Department after having received written notice from the Department or any other State agency or department of such suspension or revocation is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:520 ILCS 5/3.4from Ch. 61, par. 3.4Further amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that residents of the State may obtain a 3-year trapping license. Provides that the fee for a 3-year trapping license for a resident of the State shall be 3 times the annual fee for a one-year trapping license. Provides that 3-year trapping licenses shall expire on March 31 of the second year after the year in which the trapping license is issued.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that the 3-year hunting license applies to hunting certain species described in the Code. 2/17/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton 2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver 3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson 3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens 3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita 3/2/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz 3/2/2023HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson 3/7/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 3/8/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/15/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. 3/16/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock 3/16/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. 3/16/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier 3/16/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson 3/20/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton 3/20/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/21/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/21/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik 3/22/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson 3/22/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/22/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/22/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin 3/23/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-000 3/27/2023SenateArrive in Senate 3/27/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/27/2023SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 3/27/2023SenateFirst Reading 3/27/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 4/12/2023SenateAssigned to Agriculture 4/19/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 4/19/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/25/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture 4/27/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Agriculture 4/27/2023SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture; 010-000-000 4/27/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2023 4/28/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 4/28/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 5/2/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture 5/2/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin 5/2/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 5/2/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci 5/4/2023SenateSecond Reading 5/4/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2023 5/8/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 5/11/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 011-000-000 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney 5/11/2023SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/11/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Joyce 5/11/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/11/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie 5/11/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman 5/11/2023HouseArrived in House 5/11/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2 5/12/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Harry Benton 5/12/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Harry Benton 5/12/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/12/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/12/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley 5/15/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/17/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 5/17/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 5/18/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000 5/18/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000 5/19/2023HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 108-000-000 5/19/2023HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 108-000-000 5/19/2023HouseHouse Concurs 5/19/2023HousePassed Both Houses 5/25/2023SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 6/16/2023HouseSent to the Governor 8/4/2023HouseGovernor Approved 8/4/2023HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024 8/4/2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0456