Wyvetter H. Younge
- Democratic
Primary
Creates the Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act. Sets forth certain rights of homeless persons, including the right to live in any community in the State, the right to choose living arrangements, and the right to employment and training opportunities. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Defines "housing status" and prohibits discrimination under the Act on the basis of a person's housing status. Directs the Department of Human Rights to monitor and enforce homeless persons' rights, and provides criminal penalties for violations of those rights. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish priorities of eligibility for temporary rental or other housing assistance among the various categories of persons needing assistance in obtaining or retaining housing.
Session Sine Die
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
First Reading
Referred to Rules
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading May 2, 2007
Arrive in Senate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-038-001
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford
State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris
Fiscal Note Filed
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Assigned to Human Services Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge
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