Date	Chamber	Action
7/19/2019	House	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0102

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

740 ILCS 185/1

from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9401

740 ILCS 185/2

from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9402

740 ILCS 185/2.5 new

740 ILCS 185/2.6 new

740 ILCS 185/2.8 new

740 ILCS 185/3

from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9403

740 ILCS 185/3.5 new

740 ILCS 185/4

from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9404

740 ILCS 185/4.5 new

740 ILCS 185/4.7 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wrongful Tree Cutting Act. Changes the definition of "stumpage". Defines "protected land" and "qualified professional forester or ecological restoration professional". Provides that any party found to have intentionally cut or knowingly caused to be cut any standing timber or tree, other than a tree or woody plant referenced in the Illinois Exotic Weed Act, on protected land, and the party did not have the legal right to so cut or cause to be cut, must pay the person or entity that owns or holds a conservation right to the land 3 times stumpage value plus remediation costs. Provides that nothing in the Act limits the rights of a party to pursue causes of action under other laws, including any available common law remedies for damages. Limits the relief available under the Act. Provides that the court shall allow a plaintiff who prevails to recover the cost of expenses incurred. Makes changes in provisions concerning appraisals and findings of value and expenses. Adds provisions concerning: remediation plans; court-ordered determinations of costs; assistance by the Department of Natural Resources; and use of awards under the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/15/2019	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Edly-Allen
2/15/2019	House	First Reading
2/15/2019	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/5/2019	House	Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/6/2019	House	To Commercial Law Subcommittee
3/13/2019	House	Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Judiciary - Civil Committee; 007-000-000
3/13/2019	House	Reported Back To Judiciary - Civil Committee;
3/13/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/14/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
3/14/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
3/14/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/14/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
3/20/2019	House	Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-000-000
3/20/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
3/20/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
3/20/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
3/20/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
3/20/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas
3/20/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
3/20/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
3/20/2019	House	Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/20/2019	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/21/2019	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2019	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2019	House	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/27/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
3/28/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
3/28/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
3/28/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
3/28/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
3/28/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico
4/9/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita
4/9/2019	House	Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
4/10/2019	Senate	Arrive in Senate
4/10/2019	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2019	Senate	Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
4/10/2019	Senate	First Reading
4/10/2019	Senate	Referred to Assignments
4/10/2019	Senate	Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
4/24/2019	Senate	Assigned to Judiciary
5/2/2019	Senate	Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
5/2/2019	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2019
5/14/2019	Senate	Second Reading
5/14/2019	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2019
5/17/2019	Senate	Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
5/17/2019	Senate	Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
5/17/2019	Senate	Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
5/17/2019	Senate	Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
5/17/2019	House	Passed Both Houses
6/14/2019	House	Sent to the Governor
7/19/2019	House	Governor Approved
7/19/2019	House	Effective Date July 19, 2019
7/19/2019	House	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0102

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