Bill Status of HB 5367   94th General Assembly


Short Description:  ST PARKS-AREAS FOR ANIMALS

House Sponsors
Rep. Richard P. Myers

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/3/2006HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 835/2.1 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the State Parks Act. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to designate areas within the State parks where dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals, when accompanied by their lawful owner, may be exercised or trained at all times throughout the year, provided that: (i) any domesticated animal brought into a State park must be current and in compliance with any required federal, State, or local vaccinations or health certifications, and (ii) the Department may, by rule, prohibit noisy, vicious, or dangerous animals, or any animal disturbing to other persons from being allowed on park grounds. Sets forth that this requirement does not authorize the presence of a dog, cat, or other domesticated animal in a State park outside of the designated area where that animal may be present. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/26/2006HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Richard P. Myers
  1/26/2006HouseFirst Reading
  1/26/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/21/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) March 3, 2006
  2/21/2006HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  2/21/2006HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed
  3/3/2006HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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