Bill Status of HB 3778   98th General Assembly


Short Description:  FISHING-NET SIZES

House Sponsors
Rep. Raymond Poe

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
515 ILCS 5/10-45from Ch. 56, par. 10-45
515 ILCS 5/10-47 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that all casting nets shall be legal, without size limits, for the capture of shad, minnow, common carp (Cyprinus carpio), goldfish (Carassius auratus), Asian carp [bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), and silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molotrix)], goldeye, mooneye, carp, carpsuckers, suckers, redhorse, buffalo fish, freshwater drum, and skipjack for use as live, dead, or cut bait. Provides that all individuals using casting nets for the capture of specified fish shall possess a valid sport fishing license.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  12/16/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Raymond Poe
  1/13/2014HouseFirst Reading
  1/13/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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