ANIMAL WELFARE-CARETAKER House SponsorsRep. Elaine Nekritz 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die 225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302225 ILCS 605/3from Ch. 8, par. 303225 ILCS 605/3.1from Ch. 8, par. 303.1225 ILCS 605/18from Ch. 8, par. 318225 ILCS 605/20from Ch. 8, par. 320510 ILCS 70/2.10510 ILCS 70/3from Ch. 8, par. 703 Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Replaces the term "pet shop operator" with "animal caretaker" throughout the Act. Provides that licensees under the Act shall provide for their animals a sufficient quantity of good quality, wholesome food and water, adequate shelter and protection from the weather, annual and necessary veterinary care, and a stimulating and enriching environment. Provides that an individual who violates any provision of the Act or a Department rule or order is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor (now, a Class C misdemeanor). Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Changes the definition of "companion animal hoarder". Provides that each owner or animal caretaker shall provide for each of his or her animals annual veterinary care, sanitary conditions, proper ventilation, and a stimulating and enriching environment. Provides that a person convicted of violating the Section of the Act concerning owner's and animal caretaker's duties is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor (now, a Class B misdemeanor). Also, adds definitions. Effective immediately. 2/1/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz 2/1/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/1/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/3/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 2/3/2005HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 2/8/2005HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/10/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die