House Sponsors: DART. Short description: CD CORR-GANG CONTROL UNIT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates a Gang Control Unit within the Department of Corrections to develop new programs and to coordinate existing programs for the control of gangs within State correctional facilities. Creates an Advisory Committee to the Gang Control Unit consisting of 8 members, 2 each appointed by the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Minority Leader of the House. Provides that the Advisory Committee must: (1) review current Department programs that seek to eliminate gangs in correctional facilities, (2) research gang control programs in other State and federal facilities, and (3) make recommendations to the Gang Control Unit regarding new programs aimed at reducing gang influence in State correctional facilities. Provides that each member of the Advisory Committee must receive $200 for attendance at each meeting of the Committee and must be reimbursed for expenses incurred to attend meetings of the Advisory Committee. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status