CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: SB 50

An Act Concerning: Wildlife

Allows Veterans to obtain a Hunter Education card upon completion of the online portion of the Hunter Education Program.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 1170

An Act Concerning: Wildlife

Makes illegal the in-state possession of wildlife illegally harvested outside of the state or country.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Jan. 1

 

Bill No.: SB 1287

An Act Concerning: Civil Law

Prohibits a person who has committed a felony involving harm or threat to a minor from being appointed guardian of a person who is disabled or their estate.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Jan. 1

 

Bill No.: SB 1303

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Broadens the definition of "student intern" to include graduate students under the Nursing Home Care Act.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

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