DART. 730 ILCS 5/3-12-2 from Ch. 38, par. 1003-12-2 730 ILCS 5/3-12-7 from Ch. 38, par. 1003-12-7 730 ILCS 5/3-12-15 new Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that embroidery produced by prisoners in Department of Corrections facilities may be sold to the public. Provides that products of a prison work program must comply with copyright laws. Prohibits the Department of Corrections from donating to a political action committee products produced by prisoners. Creates the Special Task Force on Prison Industries composed of 15 members appointed by the Governor from the Department of Corrections, corporations, unions, community leaders, business, non-profit groups, and retail merchants. Provides that the Task Force must find products that can be produced by prisoners, but do not take jobs from local communities, find community projects for the prisoners to help local communities and religious institutions, develop and implement a plan for prison industry expansion in this State, and perform other enumerated duties. Provides that members of the Task Force are to receive a per diem for their services as provided by law and must report their findings to the Governor and General Assembly by March 15, 2001. 99-02-19 H FIRST READING 99-02-19 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-02-24 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE JUD-CRIMINAL 99-03-05 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary