House Sponsors: RYAN-HAMOS-BOLAND-MATHIAS-O'BRIEN, BEAUBIEN AND FLOWERS. Senate Sponsors: ROSKAM Short description: SUP CT-LAWYER ASSISTANCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Lawyers' Assistance Program Act and amends the State Finance Act. Authorizes the Illinois Supreme Court to enter into contracts or agreements with or make grants to non-profit entities to provide assistance to lawyers who are addicted, abuse alcohol or other substances, or are in need of mental health assistance. Requires the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to collect an annual fee from licensed attorneys in the amount of $7 or as set by Supreme Court rule. Creates a special fund in the State treasury for deposit of the fees and for payment for the lawyers' assistance program. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Illinois Courts Administrative Office) The fees collected and in turn appropriated and used for the limited purposes authorized by HB 4078 would have no fiscal impact on the judicial branch of government, excluding nominal administrative costs. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0747 Last action date: JUL-31-2002 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status