SB1518Introduced in the Senate
LIFETIME FISHING LICENSE-VET
Introduced by Sally Turner, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that, for resident veterans of the United States Armed Forces who receive an Honorable Discharge or General Discharge from the United States Armed Forces, the Illinois National Guard, or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces, the fee for a lifetime fishing license for those veterans is one-half of the fee charged for a lifetime fishing license. Provides that those veterans must provide to the Department of Natural Resources, according to rule set by the Department, verification of their service. Provides that the Department shall establish what constitutes suitable verification of service for the purpose of issuing lifetime fishing licenses to resident veterans at a reduced fee. Makes technical changes.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
April 24, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
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