IL HB5689

Creates a new Pet Overpopulation Control Fund to replace the Pet Population Control Fund, prohibiting transfers from this fund to the General Revenue Fund under the State Finance Act.

Redirects fines and fees from animal control violations to county animal control funds instead of the state Pet Population Control Fund, including $25 fines for dogs running at large, $25 fines for impounded animals, and $100 fines for vicious dogs.

Repeals the Pet Population Control Fund income tax checkoff and repeals the entire Illinois Public Health and Safety Animal Population Control Act effective July 1, 2010, with veterinarian reimbursements limited to claims made through June 30, 2010.

Directs Pet Overpopulation Control Fund revenues from pet-friendly license plates ($25 per registration) to be distributed as grants to eligible humane societies for dog and cat sterilization, with grants approved by the Director of Agriculture considering recommendations from a volunteer board of regional humane society leaders.

Exempts the new Pet Overpopulation Control Fund from state mandate reimbursement requirements and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.