Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 1468 — WILDLIFE-TRAPPING-GREEN HIDES

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Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that except as provided in the Code, it is unlawful to have in his or her possession the green hides of fur bearing mammals without a valid hunting or trapping license. Provides that the annual fee for each resident fur buyer's permit (rather than a resident retail or wholesale fur buyer's permit) shall be $50.00 (rather than $25.00 for a resident retail fur buyer's permit or $125.00 for a resident wholesale fur buyer's permit). Provides that all fur buyers and non-resident auction participants shall maintain records of the receipt, collection, purchase, and sale of green hides of fur-bearing mammals. Provides that a record of each transaction shall be created at the time it is executed specifying the date, numbers, and kinds of green hides purchased, sold, or transferred, price paid for each green hide, if any, and the name, address, and Department customer identification number of the other party. Provides that a person who holds a fur tanner's permit is exempt from provisions for a resident fur buyer permit holder as long as the person is not engaged in the business of receiving green hides for the purpose of buying or selling the hides, whether green, dressed, processed, or tanned and the hides which have been tanned or processed are returned to the person who submitted the hides for processing or tanning. Repeals a provision regarding the receiving, collecting, or buying of green hides of fur-bearing or game mammals. Makes other conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2018.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

337 added · 378 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 1468 includes new provisions regulating the possession of wild game birds and fur-bearing mammals, specifying that such possession must adhere to federal regulations. It clarifies that failing to prove the legality of possession or importation will result in a presumption of illegal capture within Illinois. Additionally, the bill adjusts the annual fee for a resident fur buyer's permit from $25 to $50. These changes aim to enhance wildlife protections and ensure compliance with existing laws, thereby supporting conservation efforts.

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*LRB10010430SLF20637b* SB1468 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2018 SB1468 Introduced 2/9/2017, by Sen.
SB1468 Engrossed LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b AN ACT concerning wildlife.
Neil Anderson SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/2.35 from Ch.
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2.35 ILCS 5/3.4 from Ch.
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3.4 ILCS 5/3.11 from Ch.
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3.11 ILCS 5/3.14 from Ch.
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3.14 ILCS 5/3.15 from Ch.
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3.15 ILCS 5/3.16 from Ch.
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3.16 ILCS 5/3.16a ILCS 5/3.18 from Ch.
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3.18 ILCS 5/3.19 from Ch.
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3.19 ILCS 5/3.20 from Ch.
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3.20 ILCS 5/3.12 rep.
Amends the Wildlife Code.
Provides that except as provided in the Code, it is unlawful to have in his or her possession the green hides of fur bearing mammals without a valid hunting or trapping license.
Provides that the annual fee for each resident fur buyer's permit (rather than a resident retail or wholesale fur buyer's permit) shall be $50.00 (rather than $25.00 for a resident retail fur buyer's permit or $125.00 for a resident wholesale fur buyer's permit).
Provides that all fur buyers and non-resident auction participants shall maintain records of the receipt, collection, purchase, and sale of green hides of fur-bearing mammals.
Provides that a record of each transaction shall be created at the time it is executed specifying the date, numbers, and kinds of green hides purchased, sold, or transferred, price paid for each green hide, if any, and the name, address, and Department customer identification number of the other party.
Provides that a person who holds a fur tanner's permit is exempt from provisions for a resident fur buyer permit holder as long as the person is not engaged in the business of receiving green hides for the purpose of buying or selling the hides, whether green, dressed, processed, or tanned and the hides which have been tanned or processed are returned to the person who submitted the hides for processing or tanning.
Repeals a provision regarding the receiving, collecting, or buying of green hides of fur-bearing or game mammals.
Makes other conforming changes.
Effective January 1, 2018.
LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b A BILL FOR SB1468 LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b AN ACT concerning wildlife.
Wild game birds or mammals.
Wild game birds or fur-bearing mammals.
(d) Failure to establish proof of the legality of the SB1468 - 2 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b possession in another state or country and of importation into this State the State of Illinois, shall be prima facie evidence that migratory game birds and game birds or any parts thereof, and fur-bearing mammals or any parts thereof, were taken within this State the State of Illinois.
SB1468 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b (d) Failure to establish proof of the legality of the possession in another state or country and of importation into this State the State of Illinois, shall be prima facie evidence that migratory game birds and game birds or any parts thereof, and fur-bearing mammals or any parts thereof, were taken within this State the State of Illinois.
This application shall be executed and sworn to and shall set forth the name and description of the applicant and SB1468 - 3 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b his or her place of residence.
This application shall be executed and sworn to and SB1468 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b shall set forth the name and description of the applicant and his or her place of residence.
3.11) Sec.
3.11) SB1468 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b Sec.
Any individual who SB1468 - 4 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b is a resident of this State the State of Illinois, who, within this State the State of Illinois, receives, collects or buys, or who acts as an agent or broker in the receipt, collection or purchase of the green hides of fur-bearing mammals, protected by this Act, except an individual who is a resident retail fur buyer as defined in Section 3.12, shall be a resident wholesale fur buyer in the meaning of this Act.
Any individual who is a resident of this State the State of Illinois, who, within this State the State of Illinois, receives, collects or buys, or who acts as an agent or broker in the receipt, collection or purchase of the green hides of fur-bearing mammals, protected by this Act, except an individual who is a resident retail fur buyer as defined in Section 3.12, shall be a resident wholesale fur buyer in the meaning of this Act.
All resident wholesale fur buyer permits shall expire on April 30 of each year.
All resident wholesale fur buyer permits shall expire on March 31 April 30 of each year.
A person who holds a fur tanner's permit under Section 3.16 of this Code is exempt under this Section if the person is not engaged in the business of receiving green hides for the purpose of buying or selling the hides, whether green, dressed, processed, or tanned and the hides which have been tanned or processed are returned to the SB1468 - 5 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b person who submitted the hides for processing or tanning.
A person who holds a fur tanner's permit under Section 3.16 of this Code is exempt under this Section if the person is not engaged in the business of receiving green hides for the purpose of buying or selling the hides, whether green, dressed, SB1468 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b processed, or tanned and the hides which have been tanned or processed are returned to the person who submitted the hides for processing or tanning.
A numbered receipt shall be issued to the other party when purchasing green hides of fur-bearing mammals.
A numbered receipt shall be issued to the other party when purchasing SB1468 Engrossed - 6 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b green hides of fur-bearing mammals.
The receipt shall specify the name and address of the person selling the green hides, the SB1468 - 6 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b numbers and kinds of green hides sold, the price paid for each green hide, the date of the transaction, and the name of the fur buyer or non-resident auction participant.
The receipt shall specify the name and address of the person selling the green hides, the numbers and kinds of green hides sold, the price paid for each green hide, the date of the transaction, and the name of the fur buyer or non-resident auction participant.
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81-382.) (520 ILCS 5/3.15) (from Ch.
81-382.) SB1468 Engrossed - 7 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b (520 ILCS 5/3.15) (from Ch.
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Such a manufacturer, converter or consumer may have the green hides of any legally taken fur-bearing or game mammals purchased from a licensed fur buyer or fur-bearing mammal breeder, in his possession at any time during the year, provided such green hides were purchased and are used for manufacturing purposes only.
Such a manufacturer, converter or consumer may have the green hides of any legally taken fur-bearing or game mammals purchased from a licensed fur buyer or fur-bearing mammal breeder, in his possession at any time during the year, provided such green hides were purchased and are used for SB1468 Engrossed - 8 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b manufacturing purposes only.
81-382.) SB1468 - 8 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b (520 ILCS 5/3.16) (from Ch.
81-382.) (520 ILCS 5/3.16) (from Ch.
The Such affidavit, certificate of purchase, or invoice shall be immediately presented for inspection to officers and authorized employees of the Department, any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or any other peace SB1468 - 9 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b officer upon when request is made for same.
The Such affidavit, certificate of purchase, or invoice shall be immediately presented for SB1468 Engrossed - 9 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b inspection to officers and authorized employees of the Department, any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or any other peace officer upon when request is made for same.
Any individual who is not a resident of this State the State of Illinois and does not possess a non-resident fur buyer permit must obtain a non-resident auction participation permit SB1468 - 10 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b to receive, collect, buy, or act as an agent or broker in the receipt, collection, or purchase of the green hides of fur-bearing mammals at auctions organized for these purposes within this State the State of Illinois.
Any individual who is not a resident of this State the SB1468 Engrossed - 10 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b State of Illinois and does not possess a non-resident fur buyer permit must obtain a non-resident auction participation permit to receive, collect, buy, or act as an agent or broker in the receipt, collection, or purchase of the green hides of fur-bearing mammals at auctions organized for these purposes within this State the State of Illinois.
Non-resident auction participation permits expire on April 30.
Non-resident auction participation permits expire on March 31 April 30.
Any individual not a resident of this State the State of Illinois, who, within this the State of Illinois, receives, collects or buys, or who acts as an agent or broker in the receipt, collection or purchase of the green hides of fur-bearing mammals, protected by this Act, SB1468 - 11 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b shall be a non-resident fur buyer in the meaning of this Act.
Any individual not a resident of this State the State of Illinois, who, within this the State of Illinois, receives, collects or buys, or who acts SB1468 Engrossed - 11 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b as an agent or broker in the receipt, collection or purchase of the green hides of fur-bearing mammals, protected by this Act, shall be a non-resident fur buyer in the meaning of this Act.
Non-resident fur buyers must obtain a non-resident fur buyer permit before receiving, collecting, or purchasing the green hides of fur-bearing mammals within this State except that a non-resident fur buyer permit shall not be required for purchasing the green hides of fur-bearing mammals from resident wholesale fur buyers and resident retail fur buyers as defined in Sections 3.11 and 3.12.
Non-resident fur buyers must obtain a non-resident fur buyer permit before receiving, collecting, or purchasing the green hides of fur-bearing mammals within this State except that a non-resident fur buyer permit shall not be required for purchasing the green hides of fur-bearing mammals from resident wholesale fur buyers and resident retail fur buyers as defined in Section Sections 3.11 and 3.12.
The annual fee for each nonresident fur buyer permit shall be $250.00.
The annual fee for each non-resident nonresident fur buyer permit shall be $250.00.
All non-resident fur buyer permits shall expire on April 30 of each year.
All non-resident fur buyer permits shall expire on March 31 April 30 of each year.
A nonresident fur buyer may buy, sell, possess, transport and ship the green hides of any legally taken fur-bearing mammals from May 1 through April 30 next thereafter;
A non-resident nonresident fur buyer may buy, sell, possess, transport and ship the green hides of any legally taken fur-bearing mammals from May 1 through April 30 next thereafter;
8-17-95.) (520 ILCS 5/3.19) (from Ch.
8-17-95.) SB1468 Engrossed - 12 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b (520 ILCS 5/3.19) (from Ch.
Each resident retail fur SB1468 - 12 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b buyer, resident wholesale fur buyer, nonresident fur buyer, non-resident auction participant, fur bearing mammal breeder, or fur tanner shall have his or her permit in his or her possession when receiving, collecting, buying, selling, or offering for sale, the green hides of fur-bearing or game mammals or accepting the same for dressing, dyeing, or tanning, and shall immediately produce the same when requested to do so by an officer or authorized employees of the Department, any sheriff, deputy sheriff or any other peace officer.
Each resident retail fur buyer, resident wholesale fur buyer, nonresident fur buyer, non-resident auction participant, fur bearing mammal breeder, or fur tanner shall have his or her permit in his or her possession when receiving, collecting, buying, selling, or offering for sale, the green hides of fur-bearing or game mammals or accepting the same for dressing, dyeing, or tanning, and shall immediately produce the same when requested to do so by an officer or authorized employees of the Department, any sheriff, deputy sheriff or any other peace officer.
All fur buyers and non-resident auction participants, shall, upon purchasing any green hide of any fur-bearing mammal, protected by this Act, issue a numbered receipt to the hunter, trapper, fur buyer, fur-bearing mammal breeder or other person from whom he purchased such hides, setting forth the number and kinds of green hides, the date of purchase, the price paid for each hide, the name and address of the hunter, trapper, fur buyer, fur-bearing mammal breeder or other person from whom he purchased such hides, and the appropriate license number or stamp number of the hunter, SB1468 - 13 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b trapper, fur buyer, fur-bearing mammal breeder or other person from whom the hides were purchased, if applicable.
All fur buyers and non-resident auction participants, shall, upon purchasing any green hide of any fur-bearing mammal, protected by this Act, issue a numbered receipt to the hunter, trapper, fur buyer, fur-bearing mammal breeder or other person from whom he purchased such hides, setting forth the number and kinds of green hides, the date of purchase, the price paid for each hide, the name and address of the hunter, trapper, fur buyer, fur-bearing mammal breeder or SB1468 Engrossed - 13 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b other person from whom he purchased such hides, and the appropriate license number or stamp number of the hunter, trapper, fur buyer, fur-bearing mammal breeder or other person from whom the hides were purchased, if applicable.
1-1-06.) (520 ILCS 5/3.12 rep.) SB1468 - 14 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b Section 10.
1-1-06.) SB1468 Engrossed - 14 - LRB100 10430 SLF 20637 b (520 ILCS 5/3.12 rep.) Section 10.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II

  5. Arrived in House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 25, 2017

  8. Second Reading

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 28, 2017

  10. Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; 010-000-000

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

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

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson

  15. Postponed - Agriculture

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

  17. Postponed - Agriculture

  18. Assigned to Agriculture

  19. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  20. Referred to Assignments

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 36001
Democrat 11003
Republican 8000
Total 55004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Martinez — Yea
McCann — Yea
Biss — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Rooney — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Steans — Yea
Brady — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Landek — Yea
Link — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Manar — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Haine — Not Voting
Radogno — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Barickman — 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 Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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environment agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1468 do?
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that except as provided in the Code, it is unlawful to have in his or her possession the green hides of fur bearing mammals without a valid hunting or trapping license. Provides that the annual fee for each resident fur buyer's permit (rather than a resident retail or wholesale fur buyer's permit) shall be $50.00 (rather than $25.00 for a resident retail fur buyer's permit or $125.00 for a resident wholesale fur buyer's permit). Provides that all fur buyers and non-resident auction participants shall maintain records of the receipt, collection, purchase, and sale of green hides of fur-bearing mammals. Provides that a record of each transaction shall be created at the time it is executed specifying the date, numbers, and kinds of green hides purchased, sold, or transferred, price paid for each green hide, if any, and the name, address, and Department customer identification number of the other party. Provides that a person who holds a fur tanner's permit is exempt from provisions for a resident fur buyer permit holder as long as the person is not engaged in the business of receiving green hides for the purpose of buying or selling the hides, whether green, dressed, processed, or tanned and the hides which have been tanned or processed are returned to the person who submitted the hides for processing or tanning. Repeals a provision regarding the receiving, collecting, or buying of green hides of fur-bearing or game mammals. Makes other conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2018.
Who sponsors SB 1468?
SB 1468 is sponsored by Neil Anderson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1468?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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