Sen. John J. Cullerton

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning legislative findings.

Creates the Assault Weapons Ban Act. Provides that violations of the federal Assault Weapons Ban that were enacted as part of the federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-322) shall be violations of Illinois law if the federal ban expires on September 13, 2004. Provides that if the federal ban is extended, the Act is repealed on September 14, 2004. Effective September 13, 2004.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning delivery services implementation plans.

Amends the Trusts and Trustees Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the title.

Creates the Judicial Advisory Council Act. Creates a Judicial Advisory Council consisting of 16 members. Provides that 10 members of the Council shall be members of the General Assembly: 3 Senators chosen by the President of the Senate, 2 Senators chosen by the Minority Leader of the Senate, 3 Representatives chosen by the Speaker, and 2 Representatives chosen by the Minority Leader of the House. Provides that 6 members of the Council shall be chosen by the Supreme Court. Provides that the Council may study the laws of this State relating to judicial organization, criminal law, criminal procedure, and civil procedure; the functioning of the courts of the State, both internally and in relation to all other public agencies in the State whose work connects with that of the courts; the rules of the courts; and the administrative methods employed by the courts. Further provides that the Council shall make reports and may suggest legislation.

Recommends that the Illinois Supreme Court adopt the recommendation of the Governor's Commission On Capital Punishment to require an additional final case management conference in capital cases and to ensure that there has been compliance with the newly mandated rules, that all required disclosures are complete, and that the case is fully prepared for trial.

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding case plans for alleged abused, neglected, or dependent minors placed in shelter care.

Amends the Interagency Wetland Policy Act of 1989. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the short title.

Creates the Pistol and Revolver Ballistic Identification Databank Act. Provides that beginning April 1, 2004, any manufacturer that ships, transports, or delivers a pistol or revolver to any person in this State must, in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of State Police, include in the container with the pistol or revolver a separate sealed container that encloses: (1) a shell casing of a bullet or projectile discharged from the pistol or revolver; and (2) any additional information that identifies the pistol or revolver and shell casing as required by the rules adopted by the Department of State Police. Provides that beginning April 1, 2004, a gunsmith or federally licensed firearm dealer must, within 10 days after delivering to any person a pistol or revolver received by the gunsmith or dealer on or after that date, forward to the Department of State Police, along with a description of the firearm, including its make, model, caliber, and serial number, the sealed container enclosing the shell casing from the pistol or revolver either (1) received from the manufacturer or (2) obtained through participation in the program operated by the Department of State Police. Effective immediately.

Amends the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the Act's short title.