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Latest Action: 11/24/2008 - Sent to the Governor Bill TextFAIRGROUNDS RACETRACK AUTHORTY Creates the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack Authority Act. Creates the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack Authority to promote, operate, and maintain horse racing operations through a racing contractor in the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Provides the duties and powers of the Authority, including the duty to transition the conduct of horse racing at the Illinois State Fairgrounds from an annual race meeting that is contained within the duration of the Illinois State Fair to an annual standardbred race meeting that lasts from 3 to 9 months, depending on funding and market conditions. Provides that the Authority shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Department of Agriculture over all of the real estate of the Illinois State Fairgrounds that is used for horse racing; however, when it is necessary to have controlling jurisdiction over this real property to obey a mandate of the Illinois Racing Board, the Authority shall have controlling jurisdiction.[...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/31/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
VEH CD-TRUCK SIZE & WEIGHT
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a local highway jurisdiction may issue permits for the movement, to or from a farm or other production agriculture facility, of divisible and non-divisible loads of production agriculture commodities and goods used in production agriculture that exceed posted local size and weight limits. Provides that the permitted size and weight of these loads may not exceed the limits allowed on State highways. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 03/16/2007 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules Bill Text
PEN CD-ALT FORM-TOLLWAY EMPLOY
Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that certain persons employed by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and automotive mechanics employed by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Department of Central Management Services, or Illinois Department of Agriculture are eligible for the alternative (State Police) formula. Includes new benefit increase language. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff Bill Text
ILLINOIS ETHANOL BOARD ACT
Creates the Illinois Ethanol Board Act. Establishes the Board to promote the development and use of ethanol and the implementation of air quality improvement programs. Provides for the appointment of the Board by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for ex officio non-voting members from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and a State university designated by the Governor. Provides that the Board shall create an administrator position and sets out the duties of that administrator. Specifies the Board's various powers and duties. Effective immediately.
Latest Action: 08/20/2007 - Effective Date August 20, 2007 Bill TextPEST CONTROL-FIREWOOD IMPORT Amends the Pest and Predatory Animal Control Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources, shall promulgate rules concerning the control of firewood importation into the State with special attention to controlling the infestation of insect pests, including the emerald ash borer. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 90/1410 ILCS 90/5 newAdds reference [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill Text
ABUSE OF ANIMALS-INVESTIGATION
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that, upon request of the Department of Agriculture (now, that request is not required), an approved humane investigator may, for the purpose of investigating an alleged violation of the Act, enter during normal business hours upon any premises where the animal or animals described in the complaint are housed or kept, provided such entry shall not be made into any building which is a person's residence, except by search warrant or court order. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning investigation of complaints.
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill Text
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Department of Agriculture.
Latest Action: 04/09/2008 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski Bill TextLOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH Amends the Public Building Commission Act. Makes a technical change to a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 50 ILCS 20/1Adds reference to: 70 ILCS 405/6from Ch. 5, par. 11170 ILCS 405/22.03from Ch. 5, par. 127.3 Deletes everything after the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill Text
AGRICULTURE-TECH
Amends the Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning nursery records.
Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009 Bill Text
AGRICULTURE-TECH
Amends the Sustainable Agriculture Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
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Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Resolution Adopted Bill Text
AGRICULTURE DAY
Designates August 2, 2008 as Agriculture Day with a salute to Manito Area Farmers and the Manito Area Regional Economic Development.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Arrive in Senate Bill Text
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Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 2
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes FY09 appropriations and reappropriations to the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and the Historic Preservation Agency. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Arrive in Senate Bill Text
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Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 2
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes FY09 appropriations and reappropriations to the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and the Historic Preservation Agency. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
$DPT AGRIC-TECH
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Makes FY09 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donne E. Trotter Bill Text
$DEPT AGRICULTURE OCE
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, as follows:General Revenue Fund $39,954,600; Other State Funds $53,331,800; Federal Funds $16,545,500; Total $109,831,900.
Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions Bill Text
HONORS CHUCK HARTKE
Honors Chuck Hartke as he steps down as Director of the Department of Agriculture.
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Resolution Adopted as Amended Bill Text
CDB-FAIRGROUNDS
Requires the Capital Development Board to report certain information regarding the Illinois State Fairgrounds to the General Assembly.
House Amendment No. 1
Deletes a provision directing the Capital Development Board to provide the General Assembly with maintenance records for the State Fairgrounds for the past 6 years.
House Amendment No. 2
Deletes everything after the title. Reinserts the provisions of the resolution with changes. Sets forth certain information that must be included in the report by the Capital Development Board. Provides that, if the Capital Development Board does not file the report with the General Assembly by May 30, 2008, the Attorney General shall investigate the withholding of the information by the Capital Development Board. Provides that the resolution shall be delivered to the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Director of Agriculture as well as the Capital Development Board.
Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions Bill Text
HONORS CHUCK HARTKE
Honors Chuck Hartke as he steps down as Director of the Department of Agriculture.
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - First Reading Bill Text
$DPT AGRIC-TECH
Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Agriculture for its FY09 ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2008.
Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - First Reading Bill Text
$DEPT AGRICULTURE OCE
Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses for the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, as follows: General Revenue Fund $39,954,600; Other State Funds $53,331,800; Federal Funds $16,545,500; Total $109,831,900.
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