Bill Title: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that if a person or entity fails or refuses to pay an administrative fine imposed by the Department of Agriculture for a violation of the Animal Welfare Act, the Department may prohibit that person or entity from renewing a license under the Act until the fine is paid in full. Provides that any penalty of $500 or more not paid within 120 days of issuance by the Department shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue for collection as provided under the Illinois State Collection Act of 1986. Changes references in the introduced bill from rescue group or transfer group to "transport group". Modifies the definitions of "owner", "release", and "return". Deletes references to the Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Fund and certain administrative fines. Deletes language providing that rabies impoundment, definitions, and the provisions of the Act are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-08-09 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0295 [SB0061 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

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Sponsors

Name	Type	Sponsorship	District	Financial	Encyclopedia	Biography
Senator Linda Holmes [D]	Primary	Sponsored Bills	SD-042	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart
Senator Jacqueline Collins [D]	Cosponsor	Sponsored Bills	SD-016	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart
Senator Don Harmon [D]	Cosponsor	Sponsored Bills	SD-039	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart
Representative Stephanie Kifowit [D]	Primary	Sponsored Bills	HD-084	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart
Senator Sara Feigenholtz [D]	Cosponsor	Sponsored Bills	SD-006	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart
Representative Timothy Butler [R]	Cosponsor	Sponsored Bills	HD-087	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart
Representative Kelly Cassidy [D]	Cosponsor	Sponsored Bills	HD-014	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart

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