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 Bill Status of HB2265  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD-FIREARM OFFENSES

House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Zalewski - Dennis M. Reboletti - Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Edward J. Acevedo, Anthony DeLuca, Kelly M. Cassidy, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Deborah Mell, Maria Antonia Berrios, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Kathleen Willis and Sara Feigenholtz

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/24-1from Ch. 38, par. 24-1
720 ILCS 5/24-1.1from Ch. 38, par. 24-1.1
720 ILCS 5/24-1.6
720 ILCS 5/24-1.8
720 ILCS 5/24-11 new
730 ILCS 5/3-6-3from Ch. 38, par. 1003-6-3
730 ILCS 5/5-5-3from Ch. 38, par. 1005-5-3


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Enhances the penalties for certain violations of the statutes concerning unlawful use of weapons, unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member. Provides that each circuit court shall transmit to every local law enforcement agency located within the circuit, on a quarterly basis, the disposition of all cases involving violations of the Deadly Weapons Article of the Code within the previous quarter. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a prisoner serving a sentence for certain unlawful use of weapons violations, unlawful use or possession of a weapon by felons, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, or unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member shall receive no more than 4.5 days of sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the Bill. Changes penalties for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to the offense of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon for not holding a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card that the defendant has, prior to the commission of the offense, submitted a Firearm Owner's Identification Card renewal application to the Department of State Police and the defendant is otherwise eligible for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.

 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note (Dept. of Transportation)
 No land conveyances are included in this bill; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed.

 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Transportation)
 No land conveyances are included in this bill; therefore, there are no appraisals to be filed.

 Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 This bill will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.

 Pension Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 This bill will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.

 State Debt Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 This legislation would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.

 State Debt Impact Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability)
 This legislation would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.

 Judicial Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 There may be a minimal increase in judicial workloads. However, it is not anticipated that the bill would increase the number of judges needed in the State.

 Balanced Budget Note (Office of Management and Budget)
 HB 2265 has a direct fiscal impact to the Illinois Department of Corrections. The total impact of HB 2265 would result in an increase of 3,860 inmates, with additional operating costs of $701,712,300 and construction costs of $263,130,300 over a ten year period.

 Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
 There may be a minimal increase in judicial workloads. However, it is not anticipated that the bill would increase the number of judges needed in the State.

 Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections)
 The total impact of HB 2265 would result in an increase of 3,860 inmates, with additional operating costs of $701,712,300 and construction costs of $263,130,300 over ten years.

 Fiscal Note (Dept of Corrections)
 The total impact of HB 2265 would result in an increase of 3,860 inmates, with additional operating costs of $701,712,300 and construction costs of $263,130,300 over ten years.

 Correctional Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Corrections)
 The total impact of HB 2265 would result in an increase of 3,860 inmates, with additional operating costs of $701,712,300 and construction costs of $263,130,300 over ten years.

 Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept of Corrections)
 The total impact of HB 2265 would result in an increase of 3,860 inmates, with additional operating costs of $701,712,300 and construction costs of $263,130,300 over ten years.

 Balanced Budget Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Office of Management and Budget)
 HB 2265 has a direct fiscal impact to the Department of Corrections. The total impact of HB 2265 would result in an increase of 3,860 inmates, with additional operating costs of $701,712,300 and construction costs of $263,130,300 over ten years.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 This bill does not create a State mandate.

 Home Rule Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority.

 State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 This bill does not create a State mandate.

 Home Rule Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
 This bill does not pre-empt home rule authority.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority)
 This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Housing Development Authority)
 This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  2/19/2013HouseFirst Reading
  2/19/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/25/2013HouseAssigned to Judiciary
  2/26/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  3/6/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  3/12/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Drury
  3/12/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  3/12/2013HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseCorrectional Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseHome Rule Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HousePension Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseState Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/12/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2013HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Filed
  3/12/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Filed as Amended
  3/12/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary
  3/13/2013HousePension Note Filed
  3/13/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Pension Note Filed as Amended
  3/13/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 State Debt Impact Note Filed as Amended
  3/13/2013HouseState Debt Impact Note Filed
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
  3/13/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary; by Voice Vote
  3/13/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary; 014-002-000
  3/13/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  3/13/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Judicial Note Filed as Amended
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  3/13/2013HouseBalanced Budget Note Filed
  3/13/2013HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
  3/13/2013HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  3/13/2013HouseJudicial Note Filed
  3/14/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/14/2013HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/19/2013HouseCorrectional Note Filed
  3/19/2013HouseFiscal Note Filed
  3/19/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Correctional Note Filed as Amended
  3/19/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  3/19/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Balanced Budget Note Filed as Amended
  3/21/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/21/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/21/2013HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  3/21/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  3/22/2013HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Filed
  3/22/2013HouseHome Rule Note Filed
  3/22/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as Amended
  3/22/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Home Rule Note Filed as Amended
  3/22/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/22/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/26/2013HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed
  3/26/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed as Amended
  4/8/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  4/10/2013HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  4/10/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  4/10/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
  4/10/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Mell
  4/11/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  4/11/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/15/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  4/15/2013HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
  4/15/2013HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  4/15/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  4/15/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
  4/15/2013HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  4/15/2013HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  4/15/2013HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  4/17/2013HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Drury
  4/19/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/26/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
  9/30/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  10/4/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
  10/10/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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