SB3512Introduced in the Senate
FISH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANUP
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Agriculture Committee · March 12, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| Linda Holmes | 42 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
| Andrew Chesney | 45 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
| Neil Anderson | 47 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Agriculture
Do Pass Agriculture; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 013-000-000
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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