House Sponsors: CROSS-HOFFMAN. Senate Sponsors: PETKA Short description: APPELLATE PROSECUTOR-POWERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's Act. Allows the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor, when requested and authorized by the Attorney General, to file briefs with and argue before the Illinois Supreme Court. Allows the Office to assist State's Attorneys in connection with the Cannabis Control Act and the Drug Asset Forfeiture Act. Allows the Office to prosecute other cases, with the consent of the State's Attorney responsible for the case. Allows the Office to act as Special Prosecutor if appointed by a court having jurisdiction. Provides procedures for the appointement. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Makes a technical change. Adds an immediate effective date. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0683 Last action date: JUL-16-2002 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status