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SB2160

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WILDLIFE CD-DEER HUNTING

What this bill does

Amends the Human Services Act. Provides for grants to food banks for venison. Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides for an optional Hunter Food Bank Stamp to have hunters help end hunger in Illinois. In a provision regarding a separate harvest period for deer, directs the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules that will cause a county to be open for hunting during the special harvest period if more than 5 deer removal permit requests were made in the county in the preceding year. Provides that, at the request of a landowner or tenant, the Department shall transfer to that individual an unused firearm deer permit from the regular season for the taking of deer to be used during the separate harvest period to hunt upon the individual's land only and for the taking of antlerless deer only, and that transferred permit shall be transferable in the same manner as permits under certain provisions regarding special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses for landowners. In a provision regarding authority to kill wildlife responsible for damage, provides that the holder of a deer removal permit issued by the Department may transfer the permit to any individual meeting certain requirements. Provides that the Department shall make publicly available on its website applications for deer removal permits and instructions on how to apply for those permits. Provides that the Department shall acknowledge receipt of each application for a deer removal permit within one business day, complete any investigation required, and issue or deny the requested deer removal permit within 5 business days. Provides that, in the event of failure to deny an application for a deer removal permit within 5 business days, the application shall be deemed approved. Provides that a deer removal permit issued by the Department is valid from the date of its issuance until December 31 of the same calendar year. Makes technical changes. Makes conforming changes in the State Finance Act.

Sponsor: Patrick J. Joyce Chamber: Senate Introduced: 2025-02-07
Stuck
P(Advance)
20.1%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
0.7%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 80%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 311 days ago · STAGNANT

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber

    If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

    The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.

Sponsor Context

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Action History

20 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-06-02 — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-02-07 Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Patrick J. Joyce Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-07 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-07 Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-20 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-20 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-20 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-21 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-25 Committee Assignment
Assigned toAppropriations Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-02-25 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-26 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-26 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael E. Hastings Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-26 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-03-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-18 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-21 Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-04-11 Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-09 Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)
Combined committee and floor deadline set for Senate bill.
2025-05-23 Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)
Combined committee and floor deadline set for Senate bill.
2025-06-02 Deadlines & Re-referrals Mild −
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a)
Senate procedural rule — bill re-referred to Assignments for missing Rule 2-10 deadline. Bill is NOT dead but faces uphill battle.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2025-02-07 Senate Filed with Secretary bySen. Patrick J. Joyce Rule 2-7(b) Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-07 Senate First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-07 Senate Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-02-20 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-20 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-20 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-21 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-25 Senate Assigned toAppropriations Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-02-25 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-26 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-26 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael E. Hastings Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-26 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-27 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-04 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-18 Senate Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-21 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) Deadlines & Re-referrals —
2025-04-11 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) Deadlines & Re-referrals —
2025-05-09 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) Deadlines & Re-referrals —
2025-05-23 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) Deadlines & Re-referrals —
2025-06-02 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) Deadlines & Re-referrals Mild −