Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1459 — WILDLIFE-VETERAN HUNTING FEE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 94th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code and the Wildlife Code. Allows all veterans (now, only certain disabled veterans) to fish and hunt during times allowed without being required to have a license.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

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

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon

  5. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson

  6. Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson

  10. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan

  11. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe

  12. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  13. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

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

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1459 do?
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code and the Wildlife Code. Allows all veterans (now, only certain disabled veterans) to fish and hunt during times allowed without being required to have a license.
Who sponsors HB 1459?
HB 1459 is sponsored by Chapa LaVia.
What is the current status of HB 1459?
This bill died with 94th 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 1459?
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