Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB2043      — WILDLIFE-HUNTER SAFETY

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, upon request, the Department of Natural Resources shall issue a certificate of competency to any resident active-duty military personnel who provide acceptable verification of service, any Illinois resident veterans who provide acceptable verification of service, and any individuals who present proof of holding a concealed carry permit issued by the State.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2043      do?
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, upon request, the Department of Natural Resources shall issue a certificate of competency to any resident active-duty military personnel who provide acceptable verification of service, any Illinois resident veterans who provide acceptable verification of service, and any individuals who present proof of holding a concealed carry permit issued by the State.
Who sponsors SB2043     ?
SB2043      is sponsored by Chris Balkema (Republican) and Neil Anderson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2043     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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