Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

SB 641 — ANIMAL CONTROL-FERAL CATS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0405

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 25, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    0 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Animal Control Act. Provides that if the money from registration fees is placed in the county animal population control fund it may also be used for a purpose under the Food Stamp Program or the Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Program for an animal control facility, animal shelter, organization or resident (currently, resident) who humanely traps feral cats for spaying or neutering and return under a provision in the Illinois Public Health and Safety Animal Population Control Act. Provides that only the registration requirements, the registration fees, the microchipping requirements, and the microchipping fees under the Act do not apply to feral cats, rather than the entire Section shall not apply to feral cats. Provides that if no placement is available by an animal control facility, the dog or cat may (rather than shall) be humanely dispatched under the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Amends the Illinois Public Health and Safety Animal Population Control Act. Provides that a resident of State who owns a dog or cat and who is eligible for any government assistance, including the Food Stamp Program or the Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Program (rather than solely a resident eligible for the Food Stamp Program or the Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Program), shall be eligible to participate in the program at a reduced rate if the owner signs a consent form certifying that he or she is the owner of the dog or cat or is authorized to present the dog or cat for the procedure. Provides that an animal control facility, animal shelter, organization, or a resident of this State who humanely traps feral cats for spaying or neutering and return is eligible to participate in the program if recognized by the municipality or by the county. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

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The changes to Bill SB 641 involve the removal of some previous wording and the addition of new lines. This update likely reflects a clarification or refinement of the bill's language, which is important for ensuring that the legislative intent is clear and that the bill is easier to understand. Such changes can help to avoid ambiguity in the law and ensure it is applied as intended.

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SB0641 Engrossed LRB100 06133 SLF 16165 b AN ACT concerning animals.
SB0641 Enrolled LRB100 06133 SLF 16165 b AN ACT concerning animals.
The Board shall be empowered to utilize monies from their SB0641 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 06133 SLF 16165 b General Corporate Fund to effectuate the intent of this Act.
The Board shall be empowered to utilize monies from their SB0641 Enrolled - 2 - LRB100 06133 SLF 16165 b General Corporate Fund to effectuate the intent of this Act.
The Director shall have power to administer oaths to witnesses at any hearing which the Department is authorized by SB0641 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 06133 SLF 16165 b law to conduct, and any other oaths required or authorized in any Act administered by the Department.
The Director shall have power to administer oaths to witnesses at any hearing which the Department is authorized by SB0641 Enrolled - 3 - LRB100 06133 SLF 16165 b law to conduct, and any other oaths required or authorized in any Act administered by the Department.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0405

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2018

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-037-001

  7. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2017

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christine Winger

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000

  14. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 26, 2017

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  23. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II

  24. Assigned to Executive Committee

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. First Reading

  27. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  28. Arrived in House

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  31. Third Reading - Passed; 047-003-000

  32. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2017

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 27, 2017

  34. Second Reading

  35. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  36. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  37. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush

  40. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 25, 2017

  41. Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; 010-001-000

  42. Senate Committee Amendment No. 4 Adopted

  43. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  44. Senate Committee Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Agriculture

  45. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

  46. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Agriculture

  47. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture

  48. Senate Committee Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments

  49. Senate Committee Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

  50. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  51. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  52. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

  53. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  54. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine

  55. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  56. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  57. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

  58. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  59. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

  60. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 7, 2017

  61. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Agriculture

  62. Postponed - Agriculture

  63. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture

  64. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  65. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

  66. Assigned to Agriculture

  67. Referred to Assignments

  68. First Reading

  69. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on · 14 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 73 Yea · 37 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 452306
Republican 21000
Democrat 26402
Total 733708
% of votes cast 62%31%0%7%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Not Voting
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Bourne — Not Voting
Breen — Nay
Butler — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Long — Nay
Greenwood — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Lang — Yea
McAsey — Not Voting
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Wheeler, Barbara — Nay
Mitchell, Christian — Nay
Wheeler, Keith — Nay
Sente — Not Voting
Unes — Nay
Costello — Nay
Currie — Nay
Drury — Nay
Fortner — Nay
Frese — Nay
Madigan — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Jones — Yea
McDermed — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Davis — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Williams — Yea
Stewart — Nay
Stratton — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Wallace — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Sauer — Nay
Welter — Yea
Brady — Nay
Willis — Yea
Winger — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Hays — Nay
Hurley — Yea
Ives — Yea
Jesiel — Nay
Nekritz — Nay
Jimenez — Yea
Olsen — Yea
Phelps — Nay
Pritchard — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Reis — Nay
Riley — Yea
Skillicorn — Not Voting
Sommer — Nay
Soto — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Andersson — Nay
Arroyo — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Not Voting
Anna Moeller Democrat Not Voting
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Not Voting
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Nay
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Nay
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Nay
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 47 Yea · 3 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 28108
Democrat 12200
Republican 7001
Total 47309
% of votes cast 80%5%0%15%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Not Voting
Biss — Not Voting
Bivins — Not Voting
Mulroe — Yea
Bush — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Link — Yea
Rooney — Yea
McCann — Nay
McCarter — Not Voting
McConnaughay — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Harris — Not Voting
Brady — Not Voting
Clayborne — Not Voting
Haine — Not Voting
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Landek — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Nay
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Nay
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Not Voting
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 641 do?
Amends the Animal Control Act. Provides that if the money from registration fees is placed in the county animal population control fund it may also be used for a purpose under the Food Stamp Program or the Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Program for an animal control facility, animal shelter, organization or resident (currently, resident) who humanely traps feral cats for spaying or neutering and return under a provision in the Illinois Public Health and Safety Animal Population Control Act. Provides that only the registration requirements, the registration fees, the microchipping requirements, and the microchipping fees under the Act do not apply to feral cats, rather than the entire Section shall not apply to feral cats. Provides that if no placement is available by an animal control facility, the dog or cat may (rather than shall) be humanely dispatched under the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Amends the Illinois Public Health and Safety Animal Population Control Act. Provides that a resident of State who owns a dog or cat and who is eligible for any government assistance, including the Food Stamp Program or the Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Program (rather than solely a resident eligible for the Food Stamp Program or the Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Program), shall be eligible to participate in the program at a reduced rate if the owner signs a consent form certifying that he or she is the owner of the dog or cat or is authorized to present the dog or cat for the procedure. Provides that an animal control facility, animal shelter, organization, or a resident of this State who humanely traps feral cats for spaying or neutering and return is eligible to participate in the program if recognized by the municipality or by the county. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 641?
SB 641 is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Jay Hoffman, Arthur Turner, Katie Stuart (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Litesa E. Wallace, Lawrence Walsh, Jr., Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Christine Winger, and Chapa LaVia.
What is the current status of SB 641?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 25, 2017. Enacted.
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