Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 2157 — WELFARE TO WORK ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Welfare to Work Act which places qualified welfare recipients in State jobs or jobs contracted out by the State. Provides that State agencies shall provide the Department of Human Services a job announcement simultaneously with posting its positions or putting a position out for hire by contract, except for those positions subject to recall by laid-off employees, or those otherwise exempt. The Department shall review positions, make eligibility determinations, recruit and screen potential employees, and refer aid recipients to apply for positions listed in job announcements. Employers shall make all employment decisions based on merit, with not less than 5% of the hours worked on a State contract meeting certain specifications being worked by qualified aid recipients, with some exceptions. Employment terms and conditions shall be the same as for any other member of the employer's workforce doing the same or similar work. Provides for reports regarding hiring practices under this Act to be submitted to the General Assembly, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Human Services. Amends the Personnel Code and the Illinois Procurement Code to make changes in conformance with this Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Re-Referred to Rules Committee

  4. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  5. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Labor Committee

  7. Fiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 2

  8. Third Reading Deadline Extended - Rule 9(b); May 2, 2003

  9. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Second Reading - Short Debate

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

  15. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  16. Do Pass / Short Debate Labor Committee; 011-003-000

  17. Assigned to Labor Committee

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

Sponsors

  • Wyvetter H. Younge · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Wyvetter H. Younge

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2157 do?
Creates the Welfare to Work Act which places qualified welfare recipients in State jobs or jobs contracted out by the State. Provides that State agencies shall provide the Department of Human Services a job announcement simultaneously with posting its positions or putting a position out for hire by contract, except for those positions subject to recall by laid-off employees, or those otherwise exempt. The Department shall review positions, make eligibility determinations, recruit and screen potential employees, and refer aid recipients to apply for positions listed in job announcements. Employers shall make all employment decisions based on merit, with not less than 5% of the hours worked on a State contract meeting certain specifications being worked by qualified aid recipients, with some exceptions. Employment terms and conditions shall be the same as for any other member of the employer's workforce doing the same or similar work. Provides for reports regarding hiring practices under this Act to be submitted to the General Assembly, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Human Services. Amends the Personnel Code and the Illinois Procurement Code to make changes in conformance with this Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2157?
HB 2157 is sponsored by Wyvetter H. Younge.
What is the current status of HB 2157?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2157?
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