Date	Chamber	Action
8/15/2012	House	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0960

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

505 ILCS 80/2

from Ch. 5, par. 55.2

505 ILCS 80/3

from Ch. 5, par. 55.3

505 ILCS 80/4

from Ch. 5, par. 55.4

505 ILCS 80/5

from Ch. 5, par. 55.5

505 ILCS 80/6

from Ch. 5, par. 55.6

505 ILCS 80/6a

from Ch. 5, par. 55.6a

505 ILCS 80/7

from Ch. 5, par. 55.7

505 ILCS 80/8

from Ch. 5, par. 55.8

505 ILCS 80/9

from Ch. 5, par. 55.9

505 ILCS 80/10

from Ch. 5, par. 55.10

505 ILCS 80/11

from Ch. 5, par. 55.11

505 ILCS 80/12

from Ch. 5, par. 55.12

505 ILCS 80/13

from Ch. 5, par. 55.13

505 ILCS 80/14

from Ch. 5, par. 55.14

505 ILCS 80/15

from Ch. 5, par. 55.15

505 ILCS 80/16

from Ch. 5, par. 55.16

505 ILCS 80/17

from Ch. 5, par. 55.17

505 ILCS 80/18a

from Ch. 5, par. 55.18a

505 ILCS 80/19

from Ch. 5, par. 55.19

505 ILCS 80/20

from Ch. 5, par. 55.20

505 ILCS 80/21

from Ch. 5, par. 55.21

505 ILCS 80/21.5 new

505 ILCS 80/6b rep.

505 ILCS 80/18 rep.

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Fertilizer Act of 1961. Makes changes to the definitions. Provides for labeling requirements for fertilizers or custom blends. Provides that it shall be unlawful for misbranding or for the adulteration of a fertilizer within the State. Provides that the Director of the Department of Agriculture may refuse to register a fertilizer or cancel or suspend a fertilizer registration, custom blend, or fertilizer if certain specified claims are made. Permits the Director to issue and serve a written stop sale, stop use, or regulate removal upon an owner, operator, manager, or agent in charge of fertilizer. Creates the Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) for the purpose of pursuing nutrient research and providing educational programs to ensure the adoption and implementation of practices that optimize nutrient use efficiency, ensure soil fertility, and address environmental concerns with regard to fertilizer use. Provides that the Department has the authority to issue subpoenas, temporary restraining orders, preliminary or permanent injunctions against any person from violating or continuing to violate any provision of the Act. Provides for penalties based on type of violation. Repeals a provision concerning fund appropriations and seizure, condemnation, and sale of fertilizers. Makes other corresponding changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/14/2012	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
2/15/2012	House	First Reading
2/15/2012	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/21/2012	House	Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
2/28/2012	House	Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 013-001-000
2/29/2012	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2/29/2012	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Biss
2/29/2012	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
2/29/2012	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia
2/29/2012	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne Rosenthal
3/6/2012	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
3/6/2012	House	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/7/2012	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
3/8/2012	House	Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-022-000
3/21/2012	Senate	Arrive in Senate
3/21/2012	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
3/21/2012	Senate	Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
3/21/2012	Senate	First Reading
3/21/2012	Senate	Referred to Assignments
4/11/2012	Senate	Assigned to Agriculture and Conservation
4/18/2012	Senate	Do Pass Agriculture and Conservation; 007-000-000
4/18/2012	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 19, 2012
5/2/2012	Senate	Second Reading
5/2/2012	Senate	Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 3, 2012
5/22/2012	Senate	Third Reading - Passed; 050-006-000
5/22/2012	House	Passed Both Houses
6/20/2012	House	Sent to the Governor
8/15/2012	House	Governor Approved
8/15/2012	House	Effective Date August 15, 2012
8/15/2012	House	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0960

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