Illinois · House Bill 3677 · 103rd General Assembly

5 YR HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE

  1. Introduced Feb 17, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 17, 2023
  3. Passed the House Mar 23, 2023
  4. Passed the Senate May 11, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 16, 2023
  6. Became law Aug 4, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year fishing license. Provides that the fee for a 5-year fishing license is $62.50. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the…

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Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year fishing license. Provides that the fee for a 5-year fishing license is $62.50. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year fishing license. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year sportsmen's combination license that shall entitle the holder to the same non-commercial fishing privileges as residents holding a license and to the same hunting privileges as residents holding a license to hunt all species under the Wildlife Code. Provides that the 5-year sportsmen's combination license fee shall be $112.50. Provides that a sportsmen's combination license shall not be issued to any individual who would be ineligible for either the fishing or hunting license separately. Provides that for residents age 65 or older, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year sportsmen's combination license. Provides that for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year sportsmen's combination license. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that residents of this State may obtain a 5-year hunting license to hunt all species for $52. Provides that for residents age 65 or older and resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces after returning from service abroad or mobilization by the President of the United States, the fee is one-half of the fee charged for a 5-year hunting license.

Every action

101 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
  10. HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  11. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
  12. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
  14. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock
  15. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  16. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
  17. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  18. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
  19. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  20. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
  21. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
  22. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  23. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  24. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  25. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker
  26. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  27. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  28. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
  29. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
  30. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  31. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
  32. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
  33. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting
  34. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  35. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  36. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  37. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  38. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  39. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  40. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  41. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  42. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-000
  43. SenateArrive in Senate
  44. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  45. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  46. SenateFirst Reading
  47. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  48. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  49. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  50. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  51. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  52. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  53. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Agriculture; 010-000-000 · Senate Agriculture
  54. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2023
  55. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  56. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  57. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  58. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  59. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  60. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  61. SenateSecond Reading
  62. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2023
  63. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  64. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 011-000-000 · Senate Agriculture
  65. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  66. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  67. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  68. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
  69. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  70. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Joyce
  71. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  72. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  73. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  74. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  75. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  76. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  77. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  78. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  79. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie
  80. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  81. HouseArrived in House
  82. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
  83. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Harry Benton
  84. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Harry Benton
  85. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  86. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  87. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  88. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  89. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
  90. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
  91. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
  92. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
  93. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 108-000-000
  1. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 108-000-000
  2. HouseHouse Concurs
  3. HousePassed Both Houses
  4. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0456

Roll calls

11 recorded votes: 4 on the floor, 7 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 104–0
Mar 23, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 104 No 0 Not voting 13
Democrats: 68 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 104

Not voting · 2

Absent · 2

Excused · 9

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 56–0
May 11, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 56 No 0 Not voting 3
Democrats: 37 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 56

Not voting · 3

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 108–0
May 19, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 108 No 0 Not voting 10
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 108

Not voting · 2

Excused · 8

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 108–0
May 19, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 108 No 0 Not voting 10
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 36 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 108

Not voting · 2

Excused · 8

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 7, 2023 House Agriculture & Conservation Agriculture & Conservation - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 9

Passed 9–0
Mar 21, 2023 House Agriculture & Conservation House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Agriculture & Conservation - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

Passed 9–0
Apr 27, 2023 Senate Agriculture Agriculture - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 3

Passed 10–0
Apr 27, 2023 Senate Agriculture Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Agriculture - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

Not voting · 4

9–0
May 11, 2023 Senate Agriculture Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Agriculture - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 11

Not voting · 2

Passed 11–0
May 18, 2023 House Agriculture & Conservation Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Agriculture & Conservation - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 8

Passed 8–0
May 18, 2023 House Agriculture & Conservation Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Agriculture & Conservation - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 8

Passed 8–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 45 cosponsors: 28 Democrats, 17 Republicans.

All 45 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.