DNR-VIETNM VETS-FREE-HUNT FISH
Summary
Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code to allow Illinois residents who are veterans of the Vietnam War, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs, and that served in that conflict as an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces to camp, fish, and hunt without paying fees for the period of time that the member served in that conflict. Requires the qualifying veteran to apply for a pass at the Department office in Springfield and to provide verification of service to the Department. Provides that any portion of a year that the active duty member served shall count as a full year. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2006
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2006
Last action Feb 8, 2006
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Full legislative history
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Committee
2
Jan 24, 2006
House · Introduced
Motion Filed Rep. Donald L. Moffitt; Table House Bill 4424 Pursuant to Rule 60(b)
Jan 18, 2006
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Jan 10, 2006
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Donald L. Moffitt
RRepublican
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