HB 6274

Abstract

Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Department of Corrections, subject to appropriation, for expenses incurred in administering, operating, and maintaining a residential substance abuse treatment facility at the Murphysboro Correctional Center. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that upon a conviction or plea of guilty for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or an intoxicating compound, a defendant shall pay a fee of $100 to be deposited into the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Fund. Makes a similar change to the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act and the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Amends the Cannabis Control Act. Provides that moneys received from forfeiture by the State's Attorney may, at the State's Attorney's discretion, also be deposited into the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Fund (currently moneys can be used only to make discretionary grants to local substance abuse treatment facilities and half-way houses). Effective immediately.