Bill Title: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that if a person or entity fails or refuses to pay an administrative fine imposed by the Department of Agriculture for a violation of the Animal Welfare Act, the Department may prohibit that person or entity from renewing a license under the Act until the fine is paid in full. Provides that any penalty of $500 or more not paid within 120 days of issuance by the Department shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue for collection as provided under the Illinois State Collection Act of 1986. Changes references in the introduced bill from rescue group or transfer group to "transport group". Modifies the definitions of "owner", "release", and "return". Deletes references to the Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Fund and certain administrative fines. Deletes language providing that rabies impoundment, definitions, and the provisions of the Act are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-08-09 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0295 [SB0061 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Chaptered	2019-08-12	HTML/Text	Link	View
Enrolled	2019-05-24	HTML/Text	Link	View
Engrossed	2019-04-11	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2019-01-16	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
Senate Amendment 004	2019-03-27	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View
Senate Amendment 003	2019-03-26	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View
Senate Amendment 002	2019-03-14	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View
Senate Amendment 001	2019-02-28	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View

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