SB1409Introduced in the Senate
WATERFOWL SUNSET
Introduced by Patrick Joyce, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, within one year of the effective date of the amendatory Act, to the extent permitted by federal law, the Department of Natural Resources shall adopt or amend rules effectuating an increased shooting time for waterfowl of 30 minutes after sunset on at least one day per week during seasons for the hunting of waterfowl. Provides that hunting hours between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise may be established by administrative rule for waterfowl, to the extent permitted by federal law.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 11, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Agriculture
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Postponed - Agriculture
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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