HB2340Introduced in the House
WILDLIFE CD-LANDOWNER 20 ACRES
Introduced by Tony McCombie, District 89
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Wildlife Code. In provisions regarding special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses, provides that Landowner Deer permits shall be issued without charge to (1) Illinois landowners residing in the State who own at least 20 acres in a county where the Department of Natural Resources has identified chronic wasting disease in the deer herd and who wish to hunt upon their land only; (2) resident tenants of at least 20 acres of commercial agricultural land in a county where the Department has identified chronic wasting disease in the deer herd where they will hunt and who wish to hunt upon the land they are tenants of only; and (3) persons with certain ownership interests regarding 20 acres of land in a county where the Department has identified chronic wasting disease in the deer herd and who wish to hunt on the relevant land only, with certain requirements. Requires rulemaking for fees and procedures with respect to nonresidents who own at least 20 acres of land.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0059
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 21, 2025
57
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Agriculture
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Do Pass Agriculture; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0059
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