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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill introduces an aquatic habitat conservation stamp that every person obtaining a fishing license in Illinois must purchase, with a fee of $6 for both resident and non-resident licensees (waived for residents over 75 years old). The bill creates the Aquatic Habitat Conservation Fund in the State Treasury, which will receive the fees from these stamps. The fund can only be used by the Department of Natural Resources for three specific purposes: (1) managing, restoring, and protecting aquatic and riparian habitats in Illinois, (2) eliminating or protecting against aquatic nuisance species, and (3) preparing for and protecting against climate change impacts such as increased flooding, erosion, and sedimentation. Every person who obtains the stamp must sign it or affix it to their fishing license, and the stamp will expire on March 31 each year. Individuals who fail to obtain the required aquatic habitat conservation stamp will be subject to a petty offense. The bill aims to generate dedicated funding for critical environmental conservation efforts related to Illinois' aquatic ecosystems and climate resilience.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1311&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1311.htm |
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