GANG CRIME WITNESS PROTECTION House SponsorsRep. Emanuel Chris Welch-Rita Mayfield-Elgie R. Sims, Jr.-André M. Thapedi, La Shawn K. Ford, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Jehan A. Gordon-Booth, Frances Ann Hurley, Martin J. Moylan, Kathleen Willis and Derrick Smith Senate Sponsors(Sen. Patricia Van Pelt-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Kwame Raoul-Mattie Hunter) 7/8/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0058 New Act30 ILCS 105/5.826 new Creates the Gang Crime Witness Protection Act of 2013. Provides that the Department of State Police shall establish and administer a program to assist victims and witnesses who are actively aiding in the prosecution of perpetrators of gang crime, and appropriate related persons. Financial assistance may be provided, upon application by a State's Attorney or the Attorney General, or a chief executive of a police agency with the approval from the State's Attorney or Attorney General, investigating or prosecuting a gang crime occurring under the State's Attorney's or Attorney General's respective jurisdiction, from funds deposited in the Gang Crime Witness Protection Program Fund and appropriated from that Fund for the purposes of the Act. Provides that within 30 days after the effective date of the Act, all moneys in the Gang Crime Witness Protection Fund shall be transferred into the Gang Crime Witness Protection Program Fund. Provides that the program shall begin operation on July 1, 2013. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Gang Crime Witness Protection Program Fund in the State treasury. Effective July 1, 2013.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Gang Crime Witness Protection Program shall be administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (rather than the Department of State Police). Provides that 2% of the moneys from the Gang Crime Witness Protection Program Fund shall be retained by the Authority for administrative purposes.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the gang crime witness protection program shall be established subject to appropriation. 1/30/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield 2/1/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/1/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/8/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 2/8/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 2/8/2013HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 2/13/2013HouseAssigned to Judiciary 2/21/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 2/28/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 2/28/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 3/1/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan A. Gordon-Booth 3/19/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield 3/19/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary 3/21/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary; by Voice Vote 3/21/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary; 016-000-000 3/21/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/21/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. André M. Thapedi 4/8/2013HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 4/8/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 4/10/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/11/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley 4/11/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan 4/11/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000 4/11/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis 4/11/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Derrick Smith 4/12/2013SenateArrive in Senate 4/12/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 16, 2013 4/19/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 4/19/2013SenateFirst Reading 4/19/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 4/24/2013SenateAssigned to Criminal Law 5/1/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 5/1/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/6/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law 5/7/2013SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 5/8/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/8/2013SenateDo Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 006-003-000 5/8/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2013 5/14/2013SenateSecond Reading 5/14/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2013 5/16/2013SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul 5/16/2013SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/16/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-003-000 5/17/2013HouseArrived in House 5/17/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/20/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 5/20/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/20/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000 5/22/2013HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 117-000-000 5/22/2013HouseHouse Concurs 5/22/2013HousePassed Both Houses 6/19/2013HouseSent to the Governor 7/8/2013HouseGovernor Approved 7/8/2013HouseEffective Date July 8, 2013 7/8/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0058