Rep. Bob Morgan

Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that employees shall have the fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions, and to protect their economic welfare and safety at work. Provides that no law shall be passed that interferes with, negates, or diminishes the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively over their wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment and work place safety, including any law or ordinance that prohibits the execution or application of agreements between employers and labor organizations that represent employees requiring membership in an organization as a condition of employment. Provides that these provisions are controlling over home rule powers. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Creates the COVID-19 Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program Act. Contains provisions for: the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program; accessibility and transparency; process for further prioritizing applicants for financial assistance and housing stability services; and required notifications and correspondence. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes changes concerning the sealing of court files. Provides that certain new provisions concerning sealing of court files in a residential eviction action apply until August 1, 2022. Contains provisions for: the sealing of a court file in a residential eviction action; emergency sealing of a court file in a residential eviction action during the COVID-19 emergency and economic recovery period; and a temporary COVID-19 stay of certain foreclosure proceedings and filings. Makes corresponding changes to a provision regarding demand for rent and eviction actions. Makes corresponding changes in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Changes the definition of "administering State agency" to any agency or department of the State that is eligible to receive a direct federal allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance funds that will disburse funds and administer all or a portion of the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Deletes the definition of "recipient" or "program recipient". Provides that any State agency administering the program shall provide rental assistance (rather than "program recipients with relief payments") in an amount based on stated need rather than on a flat or fixed amount. Provides that the administering State agency shall make any joint program application forms available. Deletes language requiring the administering State agency to make program application forms for utility providers available. Fiscal Note (Dept. of Human Services) The source for the Rental Assistance Program is federal and pending the final determination of the agency responsible for implementing the Covid-19 Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, The Department of Human Services does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact to the department to carry out the duties required by HB 2877. Fiscal Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Dept. of Human Services) The source for the Rental Assistance Program is federal and pending the final determination of the agency responsible for implementing the Covid-19 Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, The Department of Human Services does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact to the department to carry out the duties required by HB 2877 House Amendment 1. Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority) The Illinois Housing Development Authority does not anticipate any State fiscal impact because funding used is all federal funds. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Committee Amendment No. 1 (Housing Development Authority) The Illinois Housing Development Authority does not anticipate any State fiscal impact because funding used is all federal funds.

Urges the State of Illinois to fully fund the Guidehouse final rate recommendations in FY 22.

Commits to passing meaningful legislation that will prevent people filled with hate from obtaining the means by which to end innocent lives.

Urges the General Assembly and the Governor's Administration to invest our transportation and infrastructure dollars as promised under Rebuild Illinois to make good on our collective commitment to fix our roads, bridges, and schools while creating jobs and opportunities for all residents of Illinois.

Commends Sandra E. "Sandy" Frum for her service to the Northbrook Village Board of Trustees and her dedication to the Northbrook community. Further wishes her continued health and happiness.

Recognizes Aviv Ezra on his retirement as Consul General of Israel to the Midwest. Further commends him for his years of service to Israel-United States relations.

Recognizes the life and service of former Illinois State Representative Daniel Marshall Pierce.

Condemns the conduct of Illinois State Representative Chris Miller.

Amends the Clerks of Courts Act. Provides that the State Treasurer, for purposes related to the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, is not required to pay various fees to the circuit court clerk. Amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Provides that the State Treasurer has the authority to access and reproduce, at no cost, vital records and court records. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Human Services) The expected state fiscal impact for the Department of Human Services is minimal. Subject to appropriations and federal cash deposits. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Housing Development Authority) SB 3066 A2 will have an immediate fiscal effect to the Illinois Housing Development Authority and there is not sufficient information to determine the full effect of that fiscal impact. Additional details are needed in order to make this determination; including but not limited to the extent of the populations served and the administrative cost is unclear and would be developed during program development (staffing needs, new hires, software). IHDA has in place a mortgage relief program but with that comes administrative costs as well. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Housing Development Authority) SB 3066 A3 will have an immediate fiscal effect to the Illinois Housing Development Authority and there is not sufficient information to determine the full effect of that fiscal impact. Additional details are needed in order to make this determination; including but not limited to the extent of the populations served and the administrative cost is unclear and would be developed during program development (staffing needs, new hires, software). IHDA has in place a mortgage relief program but with that comes administrative costs as well. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept. of Human Services) No fiscal impact to the Department of Human Services exists. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Dept. of Human Services) SB 3066 (H-AM 4) creates the Covid-19 Federal emergency Rental Assistance Program Act. The Act establishes guidelines of implementing the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Programs including the prioritization of applicants, accessibility of applications, correspondence with applicants, and availability of program data on the administrating agency’s website. In addition to creating the Covid-19 Federal emergency Rental Assistance Program Act SB 3066 (H-AM4) clarifies the availability of court files in residential eviction actions and establishing various guidelines for the temporary COVID-19 moratorium on certain residential evictions. The source for the Rental Assistance Program is federal and pending the final determination of the agency responsible for implementing the Covid-19 Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, DHS does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact to the department to carry out the duties required by SB 3066 (H-AM 4). House Floor Amendment No. 7 Deletes reference to: 705 ILCS 105/27.1b 765 ILCS 1026/15-504 Adds reference to: New Act 735 ILCS 5/9-121 735 ILCS 5/9-121.5 new 735 ILCS 5/9-122 new 735 ILCS 5/15-1513 new 735 ILCS 5/15-1514 new 815 ILCS 505/2Z.5 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the COVID-19 Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program Act. Contains provisions for: the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program; accessibility and transparency; process for further prioritizing applicants for financial assistance and housing stability services; and required notifications and correspondence. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes changes concerning the sealing of court files. Provides that certain new provisions concerning sealing of court files in a residential eviction action apply until August 1, 2022. Contains provisions for: the sealing of a court file in a residential eviction action; emergency sealing of a court file in a residential eviction action during the COVID-19 emergency and economic recovery period; and a temporary COVID-19 stay of certain foreclosure proceedings and filings. Makes corresponding changes to a provision regarding demand for rent and eviction actions. Makes corresponding changes in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 4 (Housing Development Authority) SB 3066 A4 may have an immediate fiscal effect to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Additional details regarding the funding are needed in order to make this full determination: (1) SB3066 A4 discusses enhanced reporting and administration mechanisms (requirements that were not part of the first round of CRF rental assistance funds) that would place a fiscal burden on IHDA in terms of staffing; (2) SB3066 A4 discusses enhanced reporting mechanisms (requirements that were not part of the first round of CRF rental assistance funds) that would place a fiscal burden on IHDA in terms of technology (website development and administration, new notification strategies, etc.); (3) IHDA is not definitively listed as an administrating agency for the federal rental assistance funds discussed in this act. If IHDA does not administer these funds, there will be no impact. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Housing Development Authority) SB 3066 (H-AM 5) may have an immediate fiscal effect to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Additionally, details regarding the funding are needed in order to make this full determination:(1) SB3066 (H-AM 5) discusses enhanced reporting and administration mechanisms (requirements that were not part of the first round of CRF rental assistance funds) that would place a fiscal burden on IHDA in terms ofstaffmg; (2) SB3066 (H-AM 5) discusses enhanced reporting mechanisms (requirements that were not part of the first round of CRF rental assistance funds) that would place a fiscal burden on IHDA in terms of technology ( website development and administration, new notification strategies, etc.; (3) IHDA is not definitively listed as an administrating agency for the federal rental assistance funds discussed in this act. If IHDA does not administer these funds, there \vill be no impact. House Floor Amendment No. 8 Corrects a cross reference. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 5 (Dept. of Human Services) In addition to creating the Covid-19 Federal emergency Rental Assistance Program Act SB 3066 House Amendment 5 clarifies the availability of court files in residential eviction actions and establishing various guidelines for the temporary COVID-19 moratorium on certain residential evictions. The source for the Rental Assistance Program is federal and pending the final determination of the agency responsible for implementing the Covid-19 Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, DHS does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact to the department to carry out the duties required by SB 3066 House Amendment 5. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 6 (Housing Development Authority) SB 3066 A6 may have an immediate fiscal effect to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Additional details regarding the funding are needed in order to make this full determination: (1) SB3066 A6 discusses enhanced reporting and administration mechanisms (requirements that were not part of the first round of CRF rental assistance funds) that would place a fiscal burden on IHDA in terms of staffing. (2) SB3066 A6 discusses enhanced reporting mechanisms (requirements that were not part of the first round of CRF rental assistance funds) that would place a fiscal burden on IHDA in terms of technology (website development and administration, new notification strategies, etc.); (3) IHDA is not definitively listed as an administrating agency for the federal rental assistance funds discussed in this act. If IHDA does not administer these funds, there will be no impact. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 7 (Housing Development Authority) SB 3066 A7 may have an immediate fiscal effect to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Additional details regarding the funding are needed in order to make this full determination: (1) SB3066 A7 discusses enhanced reporting and administration mechanisms (requirements that were not part of the first round of CRF rental assistance funds) that would place a fiscal burden on IHDA in terms of staffing; (2) SB3066 A7 discusses enhanced reporting mechanisms (requirements that were not part of the first round of CRF rental assistance funds) that would place a fiscal burden on IHDA in terms of technology (website development and administration, new notification strategies, etc.); (3) IHDA is not definitively listed as an administrating agency for the federal rental assistance funds discussed in this act. If IHDA does not administer these funds, there will be no impact. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 8 (Dept. of Human Services) In addition to creating the Covid-19 Federal emergency Rental Assistance Program Act, SB 3066 as amended by House Amendment 7 and 8 clarifies the availability of court files in residential eviction actions and establishing various guidelines for the temporary COVID-19 moratorium on certain residential evictions. The source for the Rental Assistance Program is federal and pending the final determination of the agency responsible for implementing the Covid-19 Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program, DHS does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact to the department to carry out the duties required by SB 3066 House Amendment 7 and 8.