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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.
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.
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