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 Bill Status of HB1518  93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  WILDLIFE CD-HANDGUN-DEER

House Sponsors
Rep. Brandon W. Phelps and Chapin Rose

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/4/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 063-043-011

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
520 ILCS 5/2.25from Ch. 61, par. 2.25
520 ILCS 5/2.26from Ch. 61, par. 2.26


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Permits the use of handguns during the open season for deer. Provides that any centerfire handguns of .30 caliber or larger with a minimum barrel length of 4 inches may be used. Provides that the only legal ammunition for a centerfire handgun is a cartridge of .30 caliber or larger with a capability of at least 500 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. Prohibits the use of full metal jacket bullets. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall make administrative rules concerning management restrictions applicable to the firearm and bow and arrow season. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
520 ILCS 5/2.25
520 ILCS 5/2.26
Adds reference to:
720 ILCS 5/24-3.1

Deletes everything. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the provisions of any ordinance or resolution of a unit of local government that impose restrictions or limitations on the acquisition, possession, transportation, storage, purchase, sale, or other dealing in rifles and shotguns, and ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements of rifles and shotguns other than those imposed by the statute concerning the unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition are void. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately.

 Pension Note (Pension Laws Commission)
 No fiscal impact.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (H-AM1)(Housing Development Authority)
 No fiscal impact.

 Judicial Note (H-AM1)(Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 No impact on number of judges needed.

 State Debt Impact Note (H-AM1) (Economic and Fiscal Commission)
 No debt impact.

 Balanced Budget Note (H-AM1) (Bureau of the Budget)
 Since this House Bill is not a supplemental appropriation bill, it is not possible to complete this note as requested.

 Fiscal Note (H-AM1) (Illinois State Police)
 No fiscal impact.

 Home Rule Note (H-AM 1) (Dept of Commerce and Community Affairs)
 HB 1518 (HA #1) contains language stating that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, many not regulate the acquisition, possession, transportation, storage, purchase, sale, or other dealing in rifles and shotguns, and may not regulate ammunition, components, accessories, or accoutrements for rifles and shotguns in a manner other than that provided by the Criminal Code of 1961. This is a limitation of home rule powers and functions under Article VII, Section 6, subsection (i) of the Illinois Constitution of 1970. Therefore, in the opinion of DCCA, HB 1518 (HA #1) pre-empts home rule authority.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note (H-AM 1) (Dept of Commerce and Community Affairs)
 The legislation does not require local governments to expend additional revenue. Therefore, in the opinion of DCCA, HB 1518 (HA #1) does not create a State Mandate under the State Mandates Act.

 Fiscal Note (H-AM 1) (Department of Corrections)
 House Bill 1518 as amended by House Amendment #1 voids any local ordinance or resolution that imposes restrictions on rifles and shotguns and their ammunition, components, and accessories that are not outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. This legislation may result in an increase in the number of felony cases that could be prosecuted for unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition, and possibly increase the number of offenders sentenced to a term of imprisonment. There are not enough available data to make an objective determination regarding the impact of this legislation. However, the impact on the Department is expected to be minimal.

 Correctional Note (H-AM 1) (Department of Corrections)
 House Bill 1518, as amended by House Amendment #1, voids any local ordinance or resolution that imposes restrictions on rifles and shotguns and their ammunition, components, and accessories that are not outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. This legislation may result in an increase in the number of felony cases that could be prosecuted for unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition, and possible increase the number of offenders sentenced to a term of imprisonment. There is not enough available data to make an objective determination regarding the impact of this legislation. However, the impact on the Department is expected to be minimal.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Permits a unit of local government to establish zoning and security requirements for the retail sale of firearms by federally licensed firearms dealers.

 Pension Note (H-AM 1 & 2) (Pension Laws Commission)
 As HB 1518, as amended by House Amendment 1 and 2, does not amend the Pension Code, it has no fiscal impact on any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.

 Balanced Budget Note (H-AM 2) (Bureau of the Budget)
 Section 10 of the Balanced Budget Note Act requires the preparation of a Balanced Budget Note for supplemental appropriation bills. Since this House Bill is not a supplemental appropriation bill, it is not possible to complete this Note as requested.

 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note (H-AM2) (Department of Transportation)
 As there are no parcels of land being conveyed in this bill, there are no appraisals to be filed by the Dept. of Transportation.

 Fiscal Note (H-AM 2) (Illinois State Police)
 HB 1518 (HA #2) would have no fiscal impact on the Illinois State Police.

 State Debt Impact Note (H-AM 2) (Economic and Fiscal Commission)
 HB 1518, as amended by House Floor Amendment 2, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.

 Home Rule Note (H-AM2) (Dept of Commerce and Community Affairs)
 Does pre-empt home rule authority.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note (H-AM2) (Dept of Commerce and Community Affairs)
 Does not create a state mandate under the States Mandates Act.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (H-AM 2) (Housing Development Authority)
 There will be no fiscal effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning or selling a single-family residence.

 Judicial Note (H-AM 2) (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 Based on a review of HB 1518, it has been determined that the bill would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the state.

 Fiscal Note (H-AM 2) (Department of Corrections)
 House Bill 1518 as amended by House Amendment #2 voids any local ordinance or resolution that imposes restrictions on rifles and shotguns and their ammunition, components, and accessories that are not outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, but allows local governments to establish zoning and security requirements for the retail sale of firearms by federally licensed firearms dealers. This legislation may result in an increase in the number of felony cases that could be prosecuted for unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition, and possibly increase the number of offenders sentenced to a term of imprisonment. There are not enough available data to make an objective determination regarding the impact of this legislation. However, the impact on the Department is expected to be minimal.

 Correctional Note (H-AM 2) (Department of Corrections)
 House Bill 1518 as amended by House Amendment #2 voids any local ordinance or resolution that imposes restrictions on rifles and shotguns and their ammunition, components, and accessories that are not outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, but allows local governments to establish zoning and security requirements for the retail sale of firearms by federally licensed firearms dealers. This legislation may result in an increase in the number of felony cases that could be prosecuted for unlawful possession of firearms and firearm ammunition, and possibly increase the number of offenders sentenced to a term of imprisonment. There are not enough available data to make an objective determination regarding the impact of this legislation. However, the impact on the Department is expected to be minimal.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (H-AM2) (Housing Development Authority)
 No fiscal effect on a single-family residence.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  2/6/2003HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/11/2003HouseAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation Committee
  3/12/2003HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Agriculture and Conservation Committee
  3/12/2003HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture and Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/12/2003HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture and Conservation Committee; 016-000-000
  3/12/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2003HousePension Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/17/2003HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/17/2003HouseJudicial Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/18/2003HouseHome Rule Note Requested by Rep. Harry Osterman; as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/18/2003HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Dan Reitz; as amended
  3/18/2003HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Dan Reitz; as amended
  3/18/2003HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Dan Reitz; as amended
  3/18/2003HouseCorrectional Note Requested by Rep. Dan Reitz; as amended
  3/18/2003HouseState Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Dan Reitz; as amended
  3/18/2003HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/19/2003HouseBalanced Budget Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/20/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/20/2003HouseHome Rule Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/20/2003HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/21/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/25/2003HouseCorrectional Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/25/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/27/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose
  3/28/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  3/28/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/28/2003HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/28/2003HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/28/2003HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HouseCorrectional Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HouseHome Rule Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HousePension Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HouseState Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Mike Bost; as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/28/2003HousePension Note Filed as amended by House Amendments No. 1 & 2
  3/28/2003HouseBalanced Budget Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/31/2003HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/31/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture and Conservation Committee
  3/31/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  3/31/2003HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  4/1/2003HouseHome Rule Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  4/1/2003HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  4/1/2003HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed as amended by House amendment No. 2
  4/1/2003HouseJudicial Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  4/2/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture and Conservation Committee; 012-000-000
  4/2/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  4/2/2003HouseCorrectional Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  4/2/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  4/2/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/3/2003HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2
  4/4/2003House3/5 Vote Required
  4/4/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 063-043-011

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