Public Act 90-0762 of the 90th General Assembly
Public Act 90-0762
HB3279 Enrolled LRB9011151WHmg
AN ACT to amend the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Act
by changing Section 4.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Violent Crime Victims Assistance Act is
amended by changing Section 4 as follows:
(725 ILCS 240/4) (from Ch. 70, par. 504)
Sec. 4. Advisory Commission created. There is created a
Violent Crimes Advisory Commission, hereinafter called the
Advisory Commission, consisting of 16 14 members: the
Attorney General, or his or her designee who shall serve as
Chairperson; the Director of Children and Family Services; 2
members of the House of Representatives, 1 to be appointed by
the Speaker of the House and 1 to be appointed by the
Minority Leader of the House; 2 members of the Senate, 1 to
be appointed by the President of the Senate and 1 to be
appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; and the
following to be appointed by the Attorney General: 1 police
officer; 1 State's Attorney from a county in Illinois; 1
health services professional possessing experience and
expertise in dealing with the victims of violent crime; one
person who is employed as an administrator at a public or
private institution of higher education; one person who is
enrolled as a student at a public or private institution of
higher education; and 5 members of the public, one of whom
shall be a senior citizen age 60 or over, possessing
experience and expertise in dealing with victims of violent
crime, including experience with victims of domestic and
sexual violence. The members of the Advisory Commission
shall be appointed biennially for terms expiring on July 1 of
each succeeding odd-numbered year and shall serve until their
respective successors are appointed or until termination of
their legislative service, whichever first occurs. The
members of the Commission shall receive no compensation for
their services but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties. Vacancies
occurring because of death or resignation shall be filled by
the appointing authority for the group in which the vacancy
occurs.
Eight members of the Advisory Commission shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business, and the concurrence
of at least 8 members shall be necessary to render a
determination, decision or recommendation by the Advisory
Committee. In addition to the Attorney General, who shall
serve as Chairperson, the Advisory Commission may select such
other officers as it deems necessary.
(Source: P.A. 85-1193.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.