GANG VIOLENCE POLICY OFFICE House SponsorsRep. Linda Chapa LaVia-Tom Cross and Fred Crespo 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Office of Gang and Youth Violence Policy Act. Establishes the Office within the Department of Juvenile Justice. Provides that the Office is responsible for coordinating and assisting various persons and entities with strategies to prevent violence and gang involvement. Creates the positions of Director and Chief Deputy Director of the Office. Provides for establishing an Internet website. Requires the Office to submit a report to the General Assembly and Governor on or before March 1, 2010, containing recommendations and other information. Effective immediately. 2/4/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 2/4/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/4/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/9/2009HouseAssigned to Juvenile Justice Reform Committee 2/19/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 10/27/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Cross 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die