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Illinois is at it again...

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http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/SB/09700SB3264.htm

Make sure to contact your appropriate state officials.

Senator Heather A. Steans (D) (Sponsor)
District Office:
5533 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-1717
(773) 769-6901 FAX

House Assignments Committee:

Senator Don Harmon (D)
District Office:
6933 W. North Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-2002
(708) 848-2022 FAX

Senator James F. Clayborne, Jr. (D)
District Office:
Kenneth Hall Regional Office Building
10 Collinsville Avenue, Suite 201-A
East St. Louis, IL 62201
(618) 875-1212
(618) 274-3010 FAX

Senator Kimberly A. Lightford (D)
District Office:
10001 West Roosevelt Road
Suite 202
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 343-7444
(708) 343-7400 FAX

Senator Kirk W. Dillard (R)
District Office:
One South Cass Avenue
Suite 201
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 969-0990
(630) 969-1007 FAX

Senator Dale A. Righter (R)
District Office:
88 Broadway Avenue
Suite 1
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-6033
(217) 235-6052 FAX
 
I'd like to know how an animal responsible for zero deaths in the history of the U.S. and incapable of surviving can possibly be classified as dangerous. Will they ban infants next? Watch out, staplers are dangerous weapons. Give us 10 years and Russia will be the new land of the free.
 
(15) All members of the Boidae family, such as boas,
20 pythons, and anacondas as provided by the Department by
21 administrative rule.
 
Yup. My wife and I are drafting our letters and spreading the word via social media. I'll be sure to visit the bill's sponsor, since she's just outside of our district in the city.

Everyone do your part!
 
People need to read this a little more closely it's not only the reptiles on the list that has me upset. Some of you might not care but
14 (13) Rats and mice of the genus Praomys, including
15 multimammate rats from the subgenus Mastomys, such as
16 Gambian pouched rats; porcupines; and prairie dogs.
That includes the Soft Furred Rats that are gaining popularity among Ball breeders as a food source.

Read this bill closely and it becomes obvious that it was written by people who have a very poor understanding of the animals they are trying to ban. Everyone needs to contact your state Senator. If this passes as written thousands of people will lose their source of income and tens of thousands will lose the right to keep their beloved pets. Stand up and speak out let them know we will not stand by and let them stomp on our rights again.
 
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