WATERFOWL SUNSET
Summary
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, within one year of the effective date of the amendatory Act, to the extent permitted by federal law, the Department of Natural Resources shall adopt or amend rules effectuating an increased shooting time for waterfowl of 30 minutes after sunset on at least one day per week during seasons for the hunting of waterfowl. Provides that hunting hours between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise may be established by administrative rule for waterfowl, to the extent permitted by federal law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Apr 11, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick Joyce
DDemocratic
Co
Suzy Glowiak Hilton
DDemocratic
Co
Terri Bryant
RRepublican
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