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IL HR0747

Resolution

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

LaShawn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates an 8-member Second Chance Task Force to study military service as an alternative to imprisonment
  • Task Force composition consists of 4 members appointed by the Speaker of the House and 4 members appointed by the Minority Leader of the House
  • Task Force members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses from appropriated funds
  • Task Force shall receive assistance from the Department of Military Affairs and must report findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by December 31, 2012
  • Resolution cites Illinois recidivism rate of 54% and argues military service could be more productive than incarceration for eligible offenders

Legislative Description

SECOND CHANCE TASK FORCE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules7/27/2012
Judiciary II - Criminal Law2/15/2012
Rules2/7/2012

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