Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5293 — WILDLIFE-ENDANGERED SPECIES

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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Summary

Amends the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act. Provides that a permit for incidental taking under the Act shall not be required if a federal conservation agreement, including, but not limited to, a candidate conservation agreement, conservation plan, or safe harbor agreement, is in effect and approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973. Provides that in making Endangered Species Protection Board appointments of naturalists, the Governor shall give consideration to recommendations of conservation groups. Provides that of the remaining appointed members, 2 members shall be landowners representing the State's largest general farm organization. Removes the exemption for notice or public hearing when the Endangered Species Protection Board automatically places a species or subspecies of an animal or plant on the Illinois endangered list after designation as endangered by the U.S. Secretary of Interior. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

99 added · 122 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to HB 5293 now clarify that a permit for the incidental taking of endangered species is not required if a federal conservation agreement is approved. This is significant because it streamlines the process for landowners and businesses, making it easier to comply with federal regulations while also protecting species. Additionally, the bill now requires the Governor to consider recommendations from conservation groups when appointing naturalists to the Endangered Species Protection Board, enhancing the board's expertise. Lastly, the previously automatic addition of species to the Illinois endangered list without public notice or hearing has been removed, ensuring greater transparency and public involvement in the decision-making process.

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*LRB10019183SLF34448b* HB5293 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2018 HB5293 by Rep.
HB5293 Engrossed LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b AN ACT concerning wildlife.
Jerry Costello, II SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 10/5.5 ILCS 10/5.6 new ILCS 10/6 from Ch.
8, par.
336 ILCS 10/7 from Ch.
8, par.
337 Amends the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act.
Provides that a permit for incidental taking under the Act shall not be required if a federal conservation agreement, including but not limited to, a candidate conservation agreement, habit conservation plan, or safe harbor agreement, is in effect and approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Provides that in making Endangered Species Protection Board appointments of naturalists, the Governor shall give consideration to recommendations of conservation groups.
Provides that of the remaining appointed members, 2 members shall be landowners representing the State's largest general farm organization.
Removes the exemption for notice or public hearing when the Endangered Species Protection Board automatically places a species or subspecies of an animal or plant on the Illinois endangered list after designation as endangered by the U.S.
Secretary of Interior.
Effective immediately.
LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b A BILL FOR HB5293 LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b AN ACT concerning wildlife.
HB5293 - 2 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b (3) what alternative actions to the taking the applicant considered and the reasons why those alternatives will not be used;
HB5293 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b (3) what alternative actions to the taking the applicant considered and the reasons why those alternatives will not be used;
HB5293 - 3 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b (3) the parties to the conservation plan will ensure that adequate funding for the conservation plan will be provided;
HB5293 Engrossed - 3 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b (3) the parties to the conservation plan will ensure that adequate funding for the conservation plan will be provided;
If an applicant is party to a Habitat HB5293 - 4 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b Conservation Plan approved by the U.S.
If an applicant is party to a Habitat HB5293 Engrossed - 4 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b Conservation Plan approved by the U.S.
A permit for incidental taking under Section 5.5 of this Act shall not be HB5293 - 5 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b required if a federal conservation agreement, including, but not limited to, a candidate conservation agreement, habit conservation plan, or safe harbor agreement, is in effect and approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 10 of the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973.
A permit for incidental taking under Section 5.5 of this Act shall not be HB5293 Engrossed - 5 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b required if a federal conservation agreement, including, but not limited to, a candidate conservation agreement, habit conservation plan, or safe harbor agreement, that includes conservation practices conducted in this State in effect and approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 10 of the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Incidental taking of species which are listed as endangered or threatened by this State only and not listed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall follow the provisions set forth under Section 5.5 of this Act.
Of the 9 appointed members at least 6 shall be persons who are recognized as naturalists by training, avocation or vocation.
Of the 9 HB5293 Engrossed - 6 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b appointed members at least 6 shall be persons who are recognized as naturalists by training, avocation or vocation.
In making Board appointments of naturalists, the Governor shall give HB5293 - 6 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b consideration to recommendations of conservation groups.
In making Board appointments of naturalists, the Governor shall give consideration to recommendations of conservation groups.
Of the remaining appointed members, 2 members shall be landowners representing the State's largest general farm organization.
Of the remaining appointed members, 1 member shall be a landowner representing the State's largest general farm organization.
The Board shall select from its membership a chairman and such other officers as it considers necessary, and may name an Executive Committee to which it may grant specific powers.
The Board shall select from its membership a chairman and HB5293 Engrossed - 7 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b such other officers as it considers necessary, and may name an Executive Committee to which it may grant specific powers.
It shall prepare and make available a report of its HB5293 - 7 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b accomplishments biennially.
It shall prepare and make available a report of its accomplishments biennially.
Notice of such hearing shall be published at least 7 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the state and shall be mailed to any person who has, in writing requested such notice from the agency holding the hearing.
HB5293 Engrossed - 8 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b Notice of such hearing shall be published at least 7 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the state and shall be mailed to any person who has, in writing requested such notice from the agency holding the hearing.
All persons heard or represented at a hearing and all HB5293 - 8 - LRB100 19183 SLF 34448 b persons who requested from the responsible agency notice of such hearing, shall be given a written summary of any action taken by the Board or Department relative to the hearing subject.
All persons heard or represented at a hearing and all persons who requested from the responsible agency notice of such hearing, shall be given a written summary of any action taken by the Board or Department relative to the hearing subject.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  4. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  5. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 013-000-000

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jerry Costello, II

  10. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis

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

  15. Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  20. Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 011-001-002

  21. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  22. Referred to Rules Committee

  23. First Reading

  24. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry Costello, II

Sponsors

  • II Jerry Costello · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jerry Costello, II

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6003
Democrat 3001
Republican 4000
Total 13004
% of votes cast 76%0%0%24%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Bourne, Avery — Yea
Finnie, Natalie P — Yea
Costello II, Jerry — Yea
Frese, Randy E — Yea
Jimenez, Sara W — Yea
Wallace, Litesa E — Yea
Burke, Daniel J — Not Voting
Lang, Lou — Not Voting
Stewart, Brian W — Not Voting
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Not Voting
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea

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Do Pass

Passed 11 Yea · 1 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5104
Democrat 2001
Republican 4000
Total 11105
% of votes cast 65%6%0%29%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Burke, Daniel J — Yea
Bourne, Avery — Yea
Costello II, Jerry — Yea
Frese, Randy E — Yea
Finnie, Natalie P — Yea
Wallace, Litesa E — Nay
Lang, Lou — Not Voting
Currie, Barbara F — Not Voting
Jimenez, Sara W — Not Voting
Stewart, Brian W — Not Voting
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Not Voting
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5293 do?
Amends the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act. Provides that a permit for incidental taking under the Act shall not be required if a federal conservation agreement, including, but not limited to, a candidate conservation agreement, conservation plan, or safe harbor agreement, is in effect and approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973. Provides that in making Endangered Species Protection Board appointments of naturalists, the Governor shall give consideration to recommendations of conservation groups. Provides that of the remaining appointed members, 2 members shall be landowners representing the State's largest general farm organization. Removes the exemption for notice or public hearing when the Endangered Species Protection Board automatically places a species or subspecies of an animal or plant on the Illinois endangered list after designation as endangered by the U.S. Secretary of Interior. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5293?
HB 5293 is sponsored by Jerry Costello, II.
What is the current status of HB 5293?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track HB 5293?
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