HUNTING/FISHING-DISABLED VETS
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any veteran who holds proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and who has obtained certification from a psychiatrist that the service-connected disability qualifies the veteran for issuance of registration plates or decals to a person with disabilities, may, without the payment of any registration fee, make application to the Secretary of State for disabled veterans license plates displaying the international symbol of access. Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2014 license year, a veteran who holds proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and whose degree of disability has been declared to be 50% or more, shall be eligible for a free fishing license. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2014 license year, a veteran who holds proof of a service-connected disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and whose degree of disability has been declared to be 50% or more, shall be eligible for a free hunting license. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2014
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2014
Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 28, 2014
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2014
Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2014
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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