FISH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANUP
- Introduced Feb 5, 2026
- In committee Feb 5, 2026
- Passed the Senate Next
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. In provisions concerning fishing licenses, provides that the holder of a lifetime fishing or hunting license or a lifetime sportsmen's combination license that was purchased on or after January 1, 2027 must pay the corresponding resident or non-resident fee when purchasing any permits or stamps required under the Code or the Wildlife Code based on the license holder's current…
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Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. In provisions concerning fishing licenses, provides that the holder of a lifetime fishing or hunting license or a lifetime sportsmen's combination license that was purchased on or after January 1, 2027 must pay the corresponding resident or non-resident fee when purchasing any permits or stamps required under the Code or the Wildlife Code based on the license holder's current permanent abode when purchasing the permit or stamp. Further provides that, if the lifetime license holder does not live in Illinois at the time of application for any lotteries, drawings, permits, or stamps that are issued or held pursuant to the Code, the Wildlife Code, or any administrative rules issued pursuant to the Code or the Wildlife Code, that lifetime license holder shall be considered a non-resident for purposes of all lotteries, drawings, permits, or stamps issued or held pursuant to the Code, the Wildlife Code, or any administrative rules issued pursuant to the Code or the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend the privileges of any person who pleads guilty to, is found guilty of, or receives court supervision for a violation of provisions concerning fee fishing areas. Provides that the Department may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke any license issued under the Code if the Department finds that the licensed area or its operator is not in compliance with these requirements. Makes other changes.
Every action
13 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
- CommitteeDo Pass Agriculture; 013-000-000 · Senate Agriculture
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026
- SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
- CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
- SenateSecond Reading
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
- CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 013-000-000 · Senate Agriculture
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Senate Agriculture | Agriculture - Do Pass | Passed 13–0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Senate Agriculture | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Agriculture - Recommend Do Adopt | Passed 13–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Michael W. HalpinD Primary sponsor · District 36
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.