MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

SB 10 (Richardville)

The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require the Department of Natural Resources to issue an order establishing a season or seasons for falconers to take live raptors for use in falconry.

• IE was ordered

THIRD READING

SB 164 (Barcia)

The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow the DNR to issue a permit authorizing the taking of game with a crossbow by a person who was temporarily disabled.

• SB 164 was passed [RC 204: 34 yes, 0 no, 3 excused]

HB 4145 (Hansen)

The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to eliminate a June 26, 2009, sunset on a section regarding the establishment of special rules for the use of certain watercraft on a body of water.

• HB 4145 was passed [RC 205: 34 yes, 0 no, 3 excused]