House Sponsors: JOHNSON,TOM-GASH-JOHNSON,TIM. Short description: CRIM LAW & CORRECTIONS COMM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Creates the Criminal Law and Corrections Commission as a legislative support services agency. Provides for appointment of 8 voting legislative members, 8 voting public members, and non-voting advisors representing various public and private entities concerned with criminal law and corrections in Illinois. Requires the Commission to study and make recommendations concerning the recodification of the laws pertaining to criminal law and corrections as necessary. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act. Increases to 27 (instead of 24) the number of advisors to the Criminal Law and Corrections Commission. Provides that the State's Attorneys' Appellate Prosecutor, the Office of State Appellate Defender, and the Illinois Association of Police Chiefs may each appoint an advisor. Provides that the Commission may, by an affirmative vote of the majority of the appointed members, add additional advisors. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status