Trapping Bill Vetoed By Illinois Governor
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Trapping Bill Vetoed By Illinois Governor





Illinois sportsmen need to contact state lawmakers to override the veto of a pro-trapping bill.

House Bill 1486, introduced by Rep. Frank Mautino, D-Spring Valley, would have allowed the use of snares for trapping, benefiting Illinois sportsmen and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Despite the legislature’s overwhelming support, Gov. Rod Blagojevich vetoed the measure.

“The legislature will convene for a veto override session on October 25,” said Tony Celebrezze, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance director of state services. “Sportsmen should ask their legislators to bring this bill up for consideration at that time.”

House Bill 1486 passed both houses of the legislature by substantial margins. The House of Representatives approved the bill by a vote of 87 to 27. The Senate passed it by a margin of 49 to 2. Gov. Blagojevich subverted the legislature’s will by vetoing the bill on August 12.

Take Action! Illinois sportsmen should contact their state representatives and senators and ask them to override the governor’s veto of HB 1486. Remind them that the bill had overwhelming support in the legislature and that the veto throws up a road block for sportsmen and the DNR. To contact your legislator, call (217) 782-4141 or use the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org.
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