GRAND JURY REVIEW TASK FORCE
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SR 175 — GRAND JURY REVIEW TASK FORCE
Last action — Resolution Adopted as Amended 059-000-000
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Creates the Grand Jury Review Task Force.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
20 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Senate Resolution 175 expanded the diversity and representation of a committee by increasing the number of appointed members and altering their roles. It now includes a broader range of voices, such as four members from advocacy groups and four members of the public, rather than just a couple. This change is important because it allows for a more comprehensive perspective in discussions about criminal justice, ensuring that a variety of stakeholders are involved in shaping policy decisions.
*LRB09911029GRL31407r* SR017509900SR0175 Enrolled LRB099 11029 GRL 31407 r SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS,NO. Grand juries have always had the responsibility of investigating, indicting, and prosecuting persons who violate the criminal laws of the State of Illinois;
175 WHEREAS, Grand juries have always had the responsibility of investigating, indicting, and prosecuting persons who violate the criminal laws of the State of Illinois;
(3) The Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice SR017509900SR0175 Enrolled -2- LRB099 11029 GRL 31407 r Information Authority, or his or her designee;
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and be it further SR017509900SR0175 Enrolled -3- LRB099 11029 GRL 31407 r RESOLVED, That the Task Force shall meet regularly and hold public hearings at the call of the co-chairpersons to receive testimony regarding the grand jury process and any suggested reforms;
and (6) A recommendation regarding whether an expanded use of preliminary hearings would advance the same goals as the SR017509900SR0175 Enrolled -4- LRB099 11029 GRL 31407 r grand jury process;
Action History
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Resolution Adopted as Amended 059-000-000
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Hunter
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Criminal Law; 008-000-000
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
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Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 19, 2015
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Be Adopted Criminal Law; 007-001-002
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Assigned to Criminal Law
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Referred to Assignments
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Filed with Secretary
Sponsors
- Mattie Hunter · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Mattie Hunter Democrat
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Yea |
| Kotowski | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Luechtefeld | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Barickman | — | Yea |
| Bertino-Tarrant | — | Yea |
| Biss | — | Yea |
| Bivins | — | Yea |
| Bush | — | Yea |
| Mulroe | — | Yea |
| Duffy | — | Yea |
| LaHood | — | Yea |
| Landek | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Manar | — | Yea |
| McCann | — | Yea |
| McCarter | — | Yea |
| McConnaughay | — | Yea |
| Muñoz | — | Yea |
| McGuire | — | Yea |
| Noland | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Oberweis | — | Yea |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Cullerton, T. | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Steans | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Connelly | — | Yea |
| Forby | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Hutchinson | — | Yea |
| Nybo | — | Yea |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Raoul | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Van Pelt | — | Yea |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SR 175 do?
- Creates the Grand Jury Review Task Force.
- Who sponsors SR 175?
- SR 175 is sponsored by Mattie Hunter (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SR 175?
- This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SR 175?
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