Bill Status of HB 1098   94th General Assembly

Short Description:  50 CALIBER RIFLES&AMMO

House Sponsors
Rep. Elaine Nekritz-Elizabeth Coulson-Mary E. Flowers-Harry Osterman-Edward J. Acevedo, Julie Hamos, Karen A. Yarbrough, Kathleen A. Ryg, Charles E. Jefferson, Michelle Chavez, Richard T. Bradley, Sara Feigenholtz, Barbara Flynn Currie and Annazette Collins

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/Art. 24A heading new
720 ILCS 5/24A-1 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-5 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-10 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-15 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-20 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-25 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-30 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-35 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-40 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-45 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-50 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the 50 Caliber Rifle and 50 Caliber Ammunition Regulation Law in the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that any person who, within this State, manufactures or causes to be manufactured, distributes, transports, or imports into the State, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives or lends a 50 caliber rifle or 50 caliber ammunition is guilty of a Class 2 felony. Provides that any person who, within this State, possesses a 50 caliber rifle or 50 caliber ammunition is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a first violation of these provisions is a petty offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $500, if the person was found in possession of no more than 2 firearms and certain conditions are met. Permits certain persons and entities to obtain a permit to possess or manufacture 50 caliber rifles and 50 caliber ammunition.

House Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
720 ILCS 5/Art. 24A heading new
720 ILCS 5/24A-1 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-5 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-10 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-15 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-20 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-25 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-30 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-35 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-40 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-45 new
720 ILCS 5/24A-50 new
Adds reference to:
720 ILCS 5/24-0.5 new
720 ILCS 5/24-1from Ch. 38, par. 24-1
720 ILCS 5/24-2from Ch. 38, par. 24-2

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the unlawful use of weapons. Prohibits the sale, manufacture, purchase, possession, or carrying of 50 caliber rifles and 50 caliber ammunition. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony, unless the weapon is possessed in the passenger compartment of the a motor vehicle or upon the person, while loaded, in which case a violation is a Class X felony. Exempts: (1) peace officers while in performance of their official duties; (2) wardens, superintendents, and keepers of prisons, penitentiaries, jails, and other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of an offense; (3) members of the Armed Services or Reserve Forces of the United States or the Illinois National Guard, while in the performance of their official duty; and (4) persons licensed under federal law to manufacture those weapons and their ammunition. Provides that the provision prohibiting the sale, manufacture, purchase, possession, or carrying of 50 caliber rifles and 50 caliber ammunition does not apply to a person that possesses a 50 caliber rifle or 50 caliber ammunition before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that such person shall only be allowed to transfer a 50 caliber rifle or 50 caliber ammunition to a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.

 Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 Would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state.

House Amendment No. 2
Eliminates the prohibition on the sale, manufacture, purchase, or possession of 50 caliber ammunition.

 Fiscal Note (Illinois State Police)
 The estimated implementation cost is $655,000 with annual costs being approximately $225,000.

 Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 Would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state.

 Fiscal Note (H-AM 1 & 2)(Illinois State Police)
 House Bill 1098 (House Amendments 1 & 2) has no fiscal impact to the Illinois State Police.

House Amendment No. 3
Provides that the term "50 caliber rifle" does not include a shotgun with a caliber measurement that is equal to or greater than .50 caliber, or a muzzle-loader used for "black powder" hunting or battle re-enactments.

 Home Rule Note (H-AM 3) (Dept. of Commerce & Econ Opportunity)
 Does not pre-empt home authority.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note (H-AM 3) (Dept. of Commerce & Econ Opportunity)
 Does not create a state mandate under the State Mandates Act.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (H-AM 3) (Housing Development Authority)
 This legislation will have no fiscal effect on constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

 Fiscal Note (H-AM 3) (Illinois State Police)
 There will be no fiscal impact to the Illinois State Police.

 State Debt Impact Note (H-AM 3)(Comm on Gov't Forecasting & Accountability)
 House Bill 1098, as amended by House Amendment 3, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.

 Pension Note (H-AM 3)(Comm on Gov't Forecasting & Accountability)
 House Bill 1098, as amended by House Amendment 3, would not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.

 Judicial Note (H-AM 1)(Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 Based on a review of the bill it has been determined that this legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state.

 Balanced Budget Note (H-AM 3) (Gov. Office of Management & Budget)
 No impact on the state budget.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  2/8/2005HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  2/8/2005HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/16/2005HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  2/24/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  2/24/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos
  2/25/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman
  3/1/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
  3/9/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Human Services Committee
  3/9/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/9/2005HouseDo Pass as Amended / Standard Debate Human Services Committee; 007-003-001
  3/10/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate
  3/10/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg
  3/16/2005HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  3/16/2005HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  3/16/2005HouseJudicial Note Filed
  3/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  3/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson
  3/17/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Chavez
  3/23/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed
  3/28/2005HouseJudicial Note Filed
  3/30/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1,2
  4/5/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
  4/6/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley
  4/6/2005HouseSecond Reading - Standard Debate
  4/6/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  4/6/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
  4/6/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
  4/7/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  4/11/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
  4/15/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/16/2005HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2005
  5/16/2005HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-001-000
  5/16/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
  5/17/2005HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Standard Debate
  5/17/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Standard Debate
  5/18/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  5/18/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000
  5/19/2005HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; As Amended by HA 3
  5/19/2005HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; As Amended by HA 3
  5/19/2005HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; As Amended by HA 3
  5/19/2005HouseHome Rule Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; As Amended by HA 3
  5/19/2005HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; As Amended by HA 3
  5/19/2005HouseSecond Reading - Standard Debate
  5/19/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Adopted by Voice Vote
  5/19/2005HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Standard Debate
  5/20/2005HouseHome Rule Note Filed As Amended by HA 3
  5/20/2005HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 3
  5/23/2005HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed As Amended by HA 3
  5/23/2005HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 3
  5/23/2005HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed As Amended by HA 3
  5/23/2005HousePension Note Filed As Amended by HA 3
  5/23/2005HouseJudicial Note Filed As Amended by HA 3
  5/24/2005HouseBalanced Budget Note Filed As Amended by HA 3
  5/25/2005HouseSecond Reading - Standard Debate
  5/25/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
  5/30/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Annazette Collins
  5/31/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die

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