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The Lion Meat Act

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3/7/2013

Kristina Rasmussen
Executive Vice President

Illinois Rep. Luis Arroyo has introduced legislation to stop the commercialization of lion meat. Seriously.

Bill Status of HB2991, 98th General Assembly

Short Description: LION MEAT ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Luis Arroyo

Last Action
Date   Chamber   Action
3/7/2013   House   Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Lion Meat Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to slaughter a lion or for any person to possess, breed, import or export from this State, buy, or sell lions for the purpose of slaughter. Provides that it is unlawful to commercialize lion meat. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt and enforce any rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. Provides that whoever violates any provision of the Act shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Effective immediately.

Actions
Date   Chamber   Action
2/26/2013   House   Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang
2/26/2013   House   First Reading
2/26/2013   House   Referred to Rules Committee
3/7/2013   House   Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/7/2013   House   Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Luis Arroyo