House Sponsors: JOHNSON,TOM. Short description: CRIM CD & CD CORR-GANG CRIMES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Expands definition of heinous battery. Adds offenses of aggravated battery with a machine gun and possession of deadly substances. Provides that it is an aggravating factor for first degree murder that the murder was committed as a result of certain streetgang-related criminal activity and adds additional aggravating factors. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Limits good conduct credit to 4.5 days per month for persons convicted of aggravated battery with a machine gun. Provides that the penalty for certain first degree murders that were the result of certain streetgang-related criminal activity, if the death penalty was not imposed, is a term of imprisonment of not less than 30 years and not more than 80 years. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status