Bill Status of SB 1979   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  HOMEOWNER EMERG ASSISTANCE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rickey R. Hendon-Jacqueline Y. Collins-M. Maggie Crotty-Mattie Hunter, John O. Jones, Larry K. Bomke and Carole Pankau

House Sponsors
(Rep. LaShawn K. Ford-Mary E. Flowers-Elizabeth Hernandez-Paul D. Froehlich-Mike Boland and Eddie Washington)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illinois Homeowner's Emergency Assistance Program Act. Contains provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Illinois Housing Development Authority with respect to the Act. Contains provisions concerning the eligibility of a homeowner for assistance under the Act. Contains provisions concerning the assistance payments for eligible homeowners. Contains provisions concerning funding for the program. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2010. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Makes a technical change in a provision concerning assistance payments.

House Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Illinois Homeowner's Emergency Assistance Program Act. Contains provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Illinois Housing Development Authority with respect to the Act, the eligibility of a homeowner for assistance under the Act, the assistance payments for eligible homeowners, and funding for the program. Provides that neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any rulemaking authority under the Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2010. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rickey R. Hendon
  2/7/2008SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  2/14/2008SenateAssigned to Housing and Community Affairs
  2/22/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  2/22/2008SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rickey R. Hendon
  2/22/2008SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  2/27/2008SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing and Community Affairs
  2/28/2008SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  2/28/2008SenateDo Pass as Amended Housing and Community Affairs; 008-000-000
  2/28/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2008
  2/28/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
  2/29/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  3/6/2008SenateSecond Reading
  3/6/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 11, 2008
  4/1/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones
  4/1/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Larry K. Bomke
  4/1/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Carole Pankau
  4/1/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-003-000
  4/1/2008HouseArrived in House
  4/1/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/1/2008HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford
  4/1/2008HouseFirst Reading
  4/1/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/2/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  4/2/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  4/2/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
  4/2/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland
  5/21/2008HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008
  5/21/2008HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  5/23/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008
  5/28/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Executive Committee
  5/28/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote
  5/28/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
  5/28/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/28/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/28/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/29/2008HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
  5/29/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-012-000
  5/29/2008SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01
  5/29/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-May 30, 2008
  7/1/2008SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules
  1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die

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