House Sponsors: NOVAK, O'BRIEN AND GASH. Short description: MOBILE HOME OMBUDSMAN-BOARD Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act to create the Mobile Home Park Ombudsman. Provides that the Ombudsman is appointed by the Director of Public Health and shall be an employee of the Department of Public Health. Provides that the Ombudsman shall receive and investigate complaints related to the Act and report violations of the Act to the Attorney General for enforcement. Creates the Mobile Home Park Owner's and Tenant's Advisory Board to consult and advise the Department of Public Health. Amends the Mobile Home Park Act to require an application fee for a mobile home park license of $100 plus $5 for each mobile home space in the park (currently, $100 plus $3 for each space). Provides for a $5 license fee for each space added to a mobile home park after original issuance of the license (currently, $6 for each space added later). Provides that funds received from license fees for mobile home parks shall be deposited into the Facility Licensing Fund (instead of the State treasury). Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Public Health) The estimated cost for the Ombudsman and related costs, plus support services, equipment and travel would be approximately $90,000 annually. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that, upon referral by the Ombudsman, the State's Attorney of the county in which any violation of the Act occurs or the Attorney General shall bring an action in the name of the people of this State, including an action for an injunction or other remedies provided by the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act is a Class C misdemeanor for each day's violation. JUDICIAL NOTE (Administrative Office of Ill. Courts) There would be no increase in the number of judges needed. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTE (Housing Development Authority) There would be a $2 per year per lot to $5 per year cost increase for each lot to the mobile home park licensee. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status