Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB1311

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Requires an aquatic habitat conservation stamp for every person obtaining a resident or non-resident license under the Code. Creates the Aquatic Habitat Conservation Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury with fees from the sale of aquatic habitat conservation stamps deposited into the fund and with appropriations from the Fund solely to the Department of Natural Resources to be used only (i) for the management, restoration, and protection of aquatic and riparian habitats in Illinois, (ii) for elimination of or protection from aquatic nuisance species, and (iii) for preparation for and protection from the effects of climate change in Illinois, including increased risks of flooding, erosion, and sedimentation. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/28/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
1/28/2025	Senate	First Reading
1/28/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/4/2025	Senate	Assigned to Agriculture
2/20/2025	Senate	Postponed - Agriculture
3/21/2025	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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