House Sponsors: LANG-SANTIAGO-FANTIN-KENNER-BUGIELSKI. Short description: DHR-CITIZENS CRIME COMMISSION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to create a Citizens Crime Commission to advise the General Assembly on crime legislation that shall consist of 10 members, 3 of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 2 by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, 3 by the President of the Senate, and 2 by the Minority Leader of the Senate, with 2 co-chairpersons, one each chosen by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate from among the members they appoint. The appointments shall be made by January 1, 1998, for 2 year terms, at the expiration of which the Commission is abolished. Provides for reimbursement for necessary expenses for members. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. Human Rights) The Dept. cannot give an accurate fiscal impact at this time. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 296 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. HOME RULE NOTE HB 296 does not preempt home rule authority. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the Governor shall name all 10 members of the Commission and designate 2 of them to serve as co-chairs rather than the selection of the members and the co-chairs being divided among the leadership of the General Assembly. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status