Roll Call: IL SB0061 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly
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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]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
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]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Vote: Third Reading in Senate
Vote | Tally | Democrat | Republican |
---|---|---|---|
Yea | 54 | 37 | 17 |
Nay | - | - | - |
Not Voting | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Absent | - | - | - |
TOTAL | 59 | 40 | 19 |