Bill Status of SB1957  101st General Assembly

Short Description:  JUSTICE REINVESTMENT FUND

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. - Jacqueline Y. Collins

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
30 ILCS 105/5.891 new
730 ILCS 5/5-8-9 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that on or before August 31, 2020, and on or before August 31 of the next 9 fiscal years thereafter, the Comptroller shall transfer from the General Revenue Fund to the Justice Reinvestment Fund 85% of the total savings calculated by the Sentencing Policy Advisory Council from costs savings from criminal justice reforms enacted into law. Provides that the Fund shall be jointly administered by the Department of Human Services and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, and each county shall be entitled to a proportionate share of the annual funds available from the Justice Reinvestment Fund provided it meets certain criteria. Provides that funds left unclaimed due to a qualifying county failing to submit an application or meet the specified criteria shall be reallocated to the counties that, based on the determination of the Department of Human Services and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, have been most effective in using their funds to improve public health and safety. Provides that counties receiving funds shall submit an annual report to the Department of Human Services and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority detailing the uses of the funds and the impact they have had on public health and safety. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  2/15/2019SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/5/2019SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/12/2019SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 006-003-000
  3/12/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2019
  4/10/2019SenateSecond Reading
  4/10/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2019
  4/12/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  4/12/2019SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die