House Sponsors: SLONE-SMITH,MICHAEL. Short description: PHASE-OUT FLUOROQUINOLONE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Phase-out of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Livestock Feed Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2003, the Department of Agriculture shall notify feed producers of the 3 year phase-out period concerning the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in feed and work with the producers to find alternatives. Provides that on January 1, 2006, the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in poultry and other livestock feeds sold in Illinois shall be prohibited. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall administer and enforce this Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture has the power to subpoena records and witnesses. Provides that a violation of this Act is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that the Department of Agriculture may adopt rules for the implementation of this Act. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Agriculture) Total impact on the Department for expenses related to 3 full-time investigators and one clerical position would be $261,250. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status