Senate Sponsors: DILLARD. Short description: WELFARE TO WORK-PREFERNCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Welfare to Work Partnership for Jobs Act. Requires State agencies to notify the Department of Human Services of all job openings in the agency. Allows the Department to find certain positions exempt from the requirements of the Act. Requires qualified recipients of public aid to be given a job preference by State agencies. Requires the Department to submit certain information to the General Assembly and the Governor. Amends the Personnel Code, the Illinois Procurement Code (if House Bill 1633 of the 90th General Assembly becomes law) and the Illinois Purchasing Act (if House Bill 1633 of the 90th General Assembly does not become law) to provide that qualified aid recipients shall receive a preference. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status