PEN CD-CHI MUNI-REENTRY
This means former school employees can return to part-time work without losing their retirement benefits.
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SB 2103 — PEN CD-CHI MUNI-REENTRY
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
In plain language
The bill protects retirement annuities for certain re-employed educational staff.
This bill amends pension rules to allow certain former employees of the Board of Education to be re-employed without losing their annuities, provided they meet specific conditions related to work days and compensation. It is effective immediately.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means former school employees can return to part-time work without losing their retirement benefits.
Summary
Amends the Chicago Municipal Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that for school years beginning on or after July 1, 2023, an age and service or prior service annuity shall not be cancelled in the case of an employee who is re-employed by the Board of Education of the city as a paraprofessional or related service provider on a temporary and non-annual basis or on an hourly basis so long as the person: (1) does not work for compensation on more than 120 days in a school year; or (2) does not accept gross compensation for the re-employment in a school year in excess of $30,000. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Compared against the Illinois Compiled Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill clarifies existing provisions regarding the cancellation of annuities for certain re-employed employees of the Board of Education, specifically for paraprofessionals and related service providers.
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40 ILCS 5/8-165
For school years beginning on or after July 1, 2023, an age and service or prior service annuity shall not be canceled in the case of an employee who is re-employed by the Board of Education of the city as a paraprofessional or related service provider on a temporary and non-annual basis or on an hourly basis so long as the person: (1) does not work for compensation on more than 120 days in a school year; or (2) does not accept gross compensation for the re-employment in a school year in excess of $30,000. These limitations apply only to school years that begin on or after July 1, 2023. Re-employment under this subsection does not require contributions, result in service credit being earned or granted, or constitute active participation in the Fund.→ For school years beginning on or after July 1, 2023, an age and service or prior service annuity shall not be canceled in the case of an employee who is re-employed by the Board of Education of the city as a paraprofessional or related service provider on a temporary and non-annual basis or on an hourly basis so long as the person: (1) does not work for compensation on more than 120 days in a school year; or (2) does not accept gross compensation for the re-employment in a school year in excess of $30,000. These limitations apply only to school years that begin on or after July 1, 2023. Re-employment under this subsection does not require contributions, result in service credit being earned or granted, or constitute active participation in the Fund.The text was rewritten for clarity regarding the conditions under which an employee's annuity is not canceled upon re-employment.
Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 29, 2023
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2023
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Do Pass Senate Special Committee on Pensions; 010-000-000
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Assigned to Senate Special Committee on Pensions
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Sponsors
- Robert F. Martwick · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Robert F. Martwick Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Harris III, Napoleon | — | Yea |
| Stoller, Win | — | Not Voting |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Rachel Ventura | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Yea |
| Erica Harriss | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2103 do?
- Amends the Chicago Municipal Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that for school years beginning on or after July 1, 2023, an age and service or prior service annuity shall not be cancelled in the case of an employee who is re-employed by the Board of Education of the city as a paraprofessional or related service provider on a temporary and non-annual basis or on an hourly basis so long as the person: (1) does not work for compensation on more than 120 days in a school year; or (2) does not accept gross compensation for the re-employment in a school year in excess of $30,000. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 2103?
- SB 2103 is sponsored by Robert F. Martwick (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 2103?
- This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 SB 2103?
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