Senate Sponsors: FITZGERALD. Short description: ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act apply to only endangered or threatened species whose present or historic range is known to include Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources may permit any taking otherwise prohibited by the Act if the applicant submits a conservation plan and executes an implementing agreement with the Department. Provides that if a species has been delisted because it was thought to no longer exist in the wild but is rediscovered, that species may be placed on the list without notice or a public hearing. Provides that a person who causes a violation of the Act by his or her employee or agent is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who violates the Act is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000. Repeals provisions concerning the Department issuing limited permits. Makes other changes in relation to certain definitions, prohibitions, issuing permits, the Endangered Species Protection Board, violations, and the policies of State agencies and local governments. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status