Senate Sponsors: OBAMA. Short description: PUB AID-JOB TRANSPORTATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Public Aid, or the Department of Human Services as successor agency to the Department of Public Aid for purposes of administering job programs, shall operate a program that will facilitate transportation to employment for welfare recipients and former welfare recipients. Provides for two programs, one in a city of over 500,000 residents and one in a rural area with limited public transportation, and details the support services that may be provided. Provides that the program shall begin no later than January 1, 1998 and details the information about participants to be kept by the Department. 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