SB0710Introduced in the Senate
REGULATION-TECH
Introduced by Patrick Joyce, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall adopt rules that allow landowners to have other individuals destroy deer responsible for damage under permits issued to that landowner. Provides that landowner deer and turkey permits shall be issued without charge to an Illinois resident that owns at least 40 acres of Illinois land and that wishes to hunt only on the land that Illinois resident owns. Provides that tenant deer and turkey permits shall be issued without charge to Illinois resident tenants of at least 40 acres of commercial agricultural land that wish to hunt only on the land of which they are resident tenants. Sets forth provisions concerning documentation requirements; guest permits; and administrative rules. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026, except that specified provisions are effective January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0361
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 30, 2025
115
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 012-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Joyce
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Third Reading - Passed; 051-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Agriculture & Conservation Committee; Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 071-038-000
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Agriculture & Conservation Committee; Rep. Bob Morgan
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-039-000
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026; Some Provisions
Effective Date January 1, 2027; Some Provisions
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0361
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