House Sponsors: PUGH. Short description: DRUG-1ST OFFENSE-COMM SERVICE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Cannabis Control Act and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Requires first time violators of the Acts who are charged with possessing 2.5 grams or less of a controlled substance or cannabis to be sentenced to probation and to perform community service that includes infrastructure improvement and cleaning up recreational facilities (Present law permits the court with the consent of the offender to place the first time offender on probation with a requirement of community service). STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 517 does not create a mandate under the State Mandates Act. FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) HB 517 does not have a fiscal impact on DCCA. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status