Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 44

Bill Status of SB 44 99th General Assembly

Short Description: UNMANNED AERIAL SYS TASK FORCE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Julie A. Morrison

House Sponsors
(Rep. Brandon W. Phelps, Adam Brown, Norine K. Hammond, Jack D. Franks, Carol Ammons, Carol Sente and Linda Chapa LaVia)

Last Action View All Actions

Date Chamber Action
  8/18/2015 Senate Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0392

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
515 ILCS 5/1-45.5 new
515 ILCS 5/1-215 from Ch. 56, par. 1-215
515 ILCS 5/10-80 from Ch. 56, par. 10-80
520 ILCS 5/1.2e-5 new
520 ILCS 5/1.25 from Ch. 61, par. 1.25
520 ILCS 5/2.33 from Ch. 61, par. 2.33
520 ILCS 5/3.5 from Ch. 61, par. 3.5

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Defines the term "drone". Makes the use of a drone an illegal method of taking fish and aquatic life. Provides that the use of a drone as a fishing device constitutes a public nuisance, making the drone subject to confiscation. Amends the Wildlife Code. Defines the term "drone". Prohibits the use of a drone in the taking of wildlife. Provides that the use of a drone as a hunting device constitutes a public nuisance, making the drone subject to confiscation. Penalizes the taking of wildlife by use of a drone as a Class A misdemeanor in addition to other statutory penalties.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
515 ILCS 5/1-45.5 new
515 ILCS 5/1-215 from Ch. 56, par. 1-215
515 ILCS 5/10-80 from Ch. 56, par. 10-80
520 ILCS 5/1.2e-5 new
520 ILCS 5/1.25 from Ch. 61, par. 1.25
520 ILCS 5/2.33 from Ch. 61, par. 2.33
520 ILCS 5/3.5 from Ch. 61, par. 3.5
Adds reference to:
New Act

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Unmanned Aerial System Oversight Task Force Act. Creates the Unmanned Aerial System Oversight Task Force. Provides for the nomination and appointment of membership to the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to consider commercial and private uses of drones, landowner and privacy rights, as well as general rules and regulations for safe operation of drones, and prepare comprehensive recommendations for the safe and lawful operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems in this State. Requires the Task Force to submit a report with recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly no later than July 1, 2016. Defines "Task Force" and "Unmanned Aerial System" or "UAS". Repeals the Act on September 1, 2016. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 8
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as engrossed with the following changes: provides for additional appointments by the Governor to the Task Force; provides that the Department of Transportation shall provide administrative support to the Task Force.

House Floor Amendment No. 10
Provides for additional appointments by the Governor to the Task Force. Makes conforming changes.

House Floor Amendment No. 11
Provides for additional appointments by the Governor to the Task Force. Makes conforming changes.

Actions
Date Chamber Action
  1/15/2015 Senate Prefiled with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  1/15/2015 Senate First Reading
  1/15/2015 Senate Referred to Assignments
  1/28/2015 Senate Assigned to Agriculture
  3/11/2015 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  3/11/2015 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/17/2015 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
  3/19/2015 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/19/2015 Senate Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; 007-000-000
  3/19/2015 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2015
  3/24/2015 Senate Second Reading
  3/24/2015 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2015
  4/14/2015 Senate Third Reading - Passed; 044-000-000
  4/14/2015 House Arrived in House
  4/14/2015 House Chief House Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  4/15/2015 House First Reading
  4/15/2015 House Referred to Rules Committee
  4/20/2015 House Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  4/23/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  4/23/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/24/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  4/24/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/24/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  4/24/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/27/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  4/27/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/28/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 5 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  4/28/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 5 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/29/2015 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam Brown
  4/30/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 6 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  4/30/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 6 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/4/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 6 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  5/5/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 7 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  5/5/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 7 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/6/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 8 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  5/6/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 8 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/8/2015 House Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2015
  5/8/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 6 Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2015
  5/11/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 8 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  5/13/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 8 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
  5/13/2015 House Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 008-000-000
  5/13/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/13/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/13/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/13/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 4 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/13/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 5 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/13/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 6 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/13/2015 House House Committee Amendment No. 7 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  5/13/2015 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/13/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 9 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  5/13/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 9 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/14/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 10 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  5/14/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 10 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/18/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 10 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  5/18/2015 House Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/18/2015 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/18/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 11 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  5/18/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 11 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/19/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 10 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 008-000-000
  5/20/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 11 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  5/21/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 11 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 008-000-000
  5/21/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 10 Adopted
  5/21/2015 House House Floor Amendment No. 11 Adopted
  5/21/2015 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/21/2015 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  5/22/2015 House Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2015
  5/25/2015 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000
  5/25/2015 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  5/25/2015 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  5/25/2015 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Sente
  5/25/2015 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  5/25/2015 Senate Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 8, 10, 11
  5/25/2015 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 8, 10, 11 - May 26, 2015
  5/27/2015 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 8 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  5/27/2015 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 8 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/27/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 10 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  5/27/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 10 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/27/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 11 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  5/27/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 11 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/27/2015 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 8 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Agriculture
  5/27/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 10 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Agriculture
  5/27/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 11 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Agriculture
  5/28/2015 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 8 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Agriculture; 005-000-000
  5/28/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 10 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Agriculture; 005-000-000
  5/28/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 11 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Agriculture; 005-000-000
  5/30/2015 Senate House Committee Amendment No. 8 Senate Concurs 055-000-000
  5/30/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 10 Senate Concurs 055-000-000
  5/30/2015 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 11 Senate Concurs 055-000-000
  5/30/2015 Senate Senate Concurs 055-000-000
  5/30/2015 Senate Passed Both Houses
  6/26/2015 Senate Sent to the Governor
  8/18/2015 Senate Governor Approved
  8/18/2015 Senate Effective Date August 18, 2015
  8/18/2015 Senate Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0392

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Date	Chamber	Action
8/18/2015	Senate	Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0392