SIEBEN-PHILIP. 520 ILCS 5/2.37 from Ch. 61, par. 2.37 Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that subject to the provisions concerning migratory birds and endangered species, the Department of Natural Resources may authorize (i) owners and tenants of land or their agents (now owners and tenants) to remove or destroy any wild bird or mammal known to be destroying property or causing a health or safety risk to humans (now any wild bird or mammal, except a game bird or migratory game bird, known to be destroying property) and (ii) individuals or entities to control protected species of wildlife (now wildlife). Deletes the provisions detailing the issuance of permits by the Department to control destructive wildlife. Effective immediately. 98-01-29 S FIRST READING 98-01-29 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 98-02-02 S SPONSOR REMOVED PARKER 98-02-25 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE AGRIC & CON 98-03-13 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary