Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: To Executive 3 D cosponsors

SB 2802 — PEN CD-IMRF-DEATH BENEFIT

Last action — Sent to the Governor

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 13, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 68% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

This bill addresses death benefits for certain members of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

The bill amends provisions related to death benefits paid to beneficiaries of certain members of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. It establishes specific guidelines on how these benefits should be handled in the event of a member's death.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 2802 involve a complete transition from the previous "Engrossed" version to the current "Enrolled" version, updating the bill's wording and format without altering its content. This process ensures that the bill is finalized and ready for implementation, making it important for clarity and accuracy in legal language. By finalizing the bill, it signifies readiness for the next steps in the legislative process, which could lead to affecting laws and policies relevant to the bill's subject matter.

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SB2802 Engrossed LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b AN ACT concerning public employee benefits.
SB2802 Enrolled LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b AN ACT concerning public employee benefits.
Within 90 days SB2802 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b after publication of the census, the Board shall notify any municipality that has become subject to this Article as a result of that census, and shall provide information to the corporate authorities of the municipality explaining the duties and consequences of participation.
Within 90 days SB2802 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b after publication of the census, the Board shall notify any municipality that has become subject to this Article as a result of that census, and shall provide information to the corporate authorities of the municipality explaining the duties and consequences of participation.
(4) Any other municipality (together with its instrumentalities), other than those specifically excluded SB2802 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b from participation and those described in paragraph (3) above, may elect to be included either by referendum under Section 7-134 or by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance by its governing body.
(4) Any other municipality (together with its instrumentalities), other than those specifically excluded SB2802 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b from participation and those described in paragraph (3) above, may elect to be included either by referendum under Section 7-134 or by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance by its governing body.
(d) In the case of a Veterans Assistance Commission whose employees were being treated by the Fund on January 1, 1990 as SB2802 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b employees of the county served by the Commission, the Fund may continue to treat the employees of the Veterans Assistance Commission as county employees for the purposes of this Article, unless the Commission becomes a participating instrumentality in accordance with subsection (B) of this Section.
(d) In the case of a Veterans Assistance Commission whose employees were being treated by the Fund on January 1, 1990 as SB2802 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b employees of the county served by the Commission, the Fund may continue to treat the employees of the Veterans Assistance Commission as county employees for the purposes of this Article, unless the Commission becomes a participating instrumentality in accordance with subsection (B) of this Section.
The Board shall notify the applicant of its findings within 90 days after receiving the application, and if the Board approves the application, participation by the applicant SB2802 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b shall commence on the effective date specified by the Board.
The Board shall notify the applicant of its findings within 90 days after receiving the application, and if the Board approves the application, participation by the applicant SB2802 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b shall commence on the effective date specified by the Board.
SB2802 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b vii.
SB2802 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b vii.
Veterans Assistance Commissions established under Section 9 of the Military Veterans Assistance Act that SB2802 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b serve counties with a population of less than 1,000,000.
Veterans Assistance Commissions established under Section 9 of the Military Veterans Assistance Act that SB2802 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b serve counties with a population of less than 1,000,000.
SB2802 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b xxvi.
SB2802 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b xxvi.
The Will County Governmental League, but only if SB2802 Engrossed - 9 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b the League has a ruling from the United States Internal Revenue Service that it is a governmental entity.
The Will County Governmental League, but only if SB2802 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b the League has a ruling from the United States Internal Revenue Service that it is a governmental entity.
Employees may establish creditable service for the remainder of their prior service with that employer, if any, by applying SB2802 Engrossed - 10 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b in writing and paying an employee contribution in an amount determined by the Fund, based on the employee contribution rates in effect at the time of application for the creditable service and the employee's salary rate on the effective date of participation for that employer, plus interest at the effective rate from the date of the prior service to the date of payment.
Employees may establish creditable service for the remainder of their prior service with that employer, if any, by applying SB2802 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b in writing and paying an employee contribution in an amount determined by the Fund, based on the employee contribution rates in effect at the time of application for the creditable service and the employee's salary rate on the effective date of participation for that employer, plus interest at the effective rate from the date of the prior service to the date of payment.
SB2802 Engrossed - 11 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b The governing board of a special education joint agreement entered into after June 30, 1984 and prior to September 17, 1985 which provides for representation on the governing board by less than all the participating districts shall be included within and subject to this Article as a participating instrumentality.
SB2802 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b The governing board of a special education joint agreement entered into after June 30, 1984 and prior to September 17, 1985 which provides for representation on the governing board by less than all the participating districts shall be included within and subject to this Article as a participating instrumentality.
If such educational service centers, vocational education cooperatives or cooperative or joint educational programs or projects created and administered SB2802 Engrossed - 12 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b under Section 3-15.14 of the School Code are dissolved, the assets and obligations shall be distributed among the districts in the same proportions unless otherwise provided.
If such educational service centers, vocational education cooperatives or cooperative or joint educational programs or projects created and administered SB2802 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b under Section 3-15.14 of the School Code are dissolved, the assets and obligations shall be distributed among the districts in the same proportions unless otherwise provided.
The Fund shall SB2802 Engrossed - 13 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b transfer to the IMRF account of the Philip J.
The Fund shall SB2802 Enrolled - 13 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b transfer to the IMRF account of the Philip J.
SB2802 Engrossed - 14 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b (d) The governing boards of special recreation joint agreements created under Section 8-10b of the Park District Code, operating without designation of an administrative district or an administrative municipality appointed to administer the program operating under the authority of such joint agreement shall be included within and be subject to this Article as participating instrumentalities when the joint agreement becomes effective.
SB2802 Enrolled - 14 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b (d) The governing boards of special recreation joint agreements created under Section 8-10b of the Park District Code, operating without designation of an administrative district or an administrative municipality appointed to administer the program operating under the authority of such joint agreement shall be included within and be subject to this Article as participating instrumentalities when the joint agreement becomes effective.
SB2802 Engrossed - 15 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b (f) The Illinois Medical District Commission created under the Illinois Medical District Act may be included within and subject to this Article as a participating instrumentality, notwithstanding that the location of the District is entirely within the City of Chicago.
SB2802 Enrolled - 15 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b (f) The Illinois Medical District Commission created under the Illinois Medical District Act may be included within and subject to this Article as a participating instrumentality, notwithstanding that the location of the District is entirely within the City of Chicago.
SB2802 Engrossed - 16 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b 1.
SB2802 Enrolled - 16 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b 1.
The surviving spouse of a participating employee, whose annuity was suspended upon return to employment and who had SB2802 Engrossed - 17 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b one year or more of service after his return, may apply the additional service credits to a supplemental surviving spouse annuity and receive the $8,000 ($3,000 for those who first retired prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly) $3,000 death benefit or apply the additional service credits to a single sum death benefit and forego the $8,000 ($3,000 for those who first retired prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly) $3,000 death benefit payable upon the death of an annuitant.
The surviving spouse of a participating employee, whose annuity was suspended upon return to employment and who had SB2802 Enrolled - 17 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b one year or more of service after his return, may apply the additional service credits to a supplemental surviving spouse annuity and receive the $8,000 ($3,000 for those who first retired prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly) $3,000 death benefit or apply the additional service credits to a single sum death benefit and forego the $8,000 ($3,000 for those who first retired prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly) $3,000 death benefit payable upon the death of an annuitant.
Upon the death of an employee with at least one year of service occurring while in an employment relationship (including employees drawing disability benefits) with a SB2802 Engrossed - 18 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b participating municipality or participating instrumentality, an amount equal to the sum of:
Upon the death of an employee with at least one year of service occurring while in an employment relationship (including employees drawing disability benefits) with a SB2802 Enrolled - 18 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b participating municipality or participating instrumentality, an amount equal to the sum of:
Upon the death of an employee in an employment SB2802 Engrossed - 19 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b relationship, or an employee who has service and was entitled to a retirement annuity on the date of death, when a surviving spouse or child annuity is awarded, $8,000 ($3,000 for those who first retired prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly) $3,000.
Upon the death of an employee in an employment SB2802 Enrolled - 19 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b relationship, or an employee who has service and was entitled to a retirement annuity on the date of death, when a surviving spouse or child annuity is awarded, $8,000 ($3,000 for those who first retired prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly) $3,000.
Upon the death of an employee annuitant, $8,000 ($3,000 for those who first retired prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly) $3,000 and, unless a surviving spouse, child or reversionary annuity is payable, the sum of (i) the excess of the normal and survivor credits, excluding those allowed during periods of disability, which the annuitant had as of the effective date of his annuity over the total annuities paid pursuant to paragraph (a) 1 of Section 7-142 to the date of death, plus (ii) the excess of the additional credits, excluding any such credits used to SB2802 Engrossed - 20 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b create a reversionary annuity, used to provide the annuity granted pursuant to paragraph (a) 2 of Section 7-142 over the total annuity payments made pursuant thereto to the time of death.
Upon the death of an employee annuitant, $8,000 ($3,000 for those who first retired prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly) $3,000 and, unless a surviving spouse, child or reversionary annuity is payable, the sum of (i) the excess of the normal and survivor credits, excluding those allowed during periods of disability, which the annuitant had as of the effective date of his annuity over the total annuities paid pursuant to paragraph (a) 1 of Section 7-142 to the date of death, plus (ii) the excess of the additional credits, excluding any such credits used to SB2802 Enrolled - 20 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b create a reversionary annuity, used to provide the annuity granted pursuant to paragraph (a) 2 of Section 7-142 over the total annuity payments made pursuant thereto to the time of death.
Upon the death of an annuitant receiving a beneficiary annuity effective January 1, 1986 or thereafter, the sum of (i) the excess of the normal and survivor credits, excluding those allowed during periods of disability, which the annuitant had as of the effective date of his annuity over the total annuities paid pursuant to paragraph (c) of Section 7-165, to date of death, plus (ii) the excess of the additional credits, excluding any such credits used to create a reversionary annuity, used SB2802 Engrossed - 21 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b to provide the annuity granted pursuant to paragraph (d) of Section 7-165 over the total annuity payments made pursuant thereto to the time of death.
Upon the death of an annuitant receiving a beneficiary annuity effective January 1, 1986 or thereafter, the sum of (i) the excess of the normal and survivor credits, excluding those allowed during periods of disability, which the annuitant had as of the effective date of his annuity over the total annuities paid pursuant to paragraph (c) of Section 7-165, to date of death, plus (ii) the excess of the additional credits, excluding any such credits used to create a reversionary annuity, used SB2802 Enrolled - 21 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b to provide the annuity granted pursuant to paragraph (d) of Section 7-165 over the total annuity payments made pursuant thereto to the time of death.
Upon the marriage, death or attainment of age 18 of a child receiving a child annuity, if no other child annuities are payable, the sum of (i) the excess of the normal and survivor credits excluding those credits and interest thereon allowed during periods of disability, of the employee at the effective date of the annuity or date of death, whichever first occurred, over the total annuity payments attributable to paragraph (a) 1 of Section 7-142 SB2802 Engrossed - 22 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b made to the employee, surviving spouse and children plus (ii) the excess of the additional credits, excluding any such credits used to create a reversionary annuity, used to provide the annuity attributable to paragraph (a) 2 of Section 7-142 over the total annuity payments made to the employee, surviving spouse and children, pursuant thereto.
Upon the marriage, death or attainment of age 18 of a child receiving a child annuity, if no other child annuities are payable, the sum of (i) the excess of the normal and survivor credits excluding those credits and interest thereon allowed during periods of disability, of the employee at the effective date of the annuity or date of death, whichever first occurred, over the total annuity payments attributable to paragraph (a) 1 of Section 7-142 SB2802 Enrolled - 22 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b made to the employee, surviving spouse and children plus (ii) the excess of the additional credits, excluding any such credits used to create a reversionary annuity, used to provide the annuity attributable to paragraph (a) 2 of Section 7-142 over the total annuity payments made to the employee, surviving spouse and children, pursuant thereto.
If no surviving spouse or child annuity is awarded and he has one year or more of service upon return, the higher of (a) the payment under SB2802 Engrossed - 23 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b subparagraph b of this paragraph or (b) the payment under paragraph 1 of this Section, taking into consideration only the service and credits allowed after his return, plus the excess of the normal, survivor and additional credits, including interest thereon, excluding those allowed during periods of disability, at the effective date of his suspended annuity over all annuity payments made to the employee.
If no surviving spouse or child annuity is awarded and he has one year or more of service upon return, the higher of (a) the payment under SB2802 Enrolled - 23 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b subparagraph b of this paragraph or (b) the payment under paragraph 1 of this Section, taking into consideration only the service and credits allowed after his return, plus the excess of the normal, survivor and additional credits, including interest thereon, excluding those allowed during periods of disability, at the effective date of his suspended annuity over all annuity payments made to the employee.
7-172) SB2802 Engrossed - 24 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b Sec.
7-172) SB2802 Enrolled - 24 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b Sec.
if it has fewer than 7 participating employees or a negative balance in its municipality reserve, the greater of (A) an amount payable that, over a period of 20 years, will amortize at the effective rate for that year any SB2802 Engrossed - 25 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b unfunded obligation, computed as provided in paragraph 2 of subsection (b) or (B) the amount required by paragraph 1 of this subsection (a).
if it has fewer than 7 participating employees or a negative balance in its municipality reserve, the greater of (A) an amount payable that, over a period of 20 years, will amortize at the effective rate for that year any SB2802 Enrolled - 25 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b unfunded obligation, computed as provided in paragraph 2 of subsection (b) or (B) the amount required by paragraph 1 of this subsection (a).
The percentage of earnings of the participating employees of each participating municipality and participating instrumentalities necessary to adjust for the difference between the present value of all benefits, excluding temporary and total and permanent disability and SB2802 Engrossed - 26 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b death benefits, to be provided for its participating employees and the sum of its accumulated municipality contributions and the accumulated employee contributions and the present value of expected future employee and municipality contributions pursuant to subparagraph 1 of this paragraph (b).
The percentage of earnings of the participating employees of each participating municipality and participating instrumentalities necessary to adjust for the difference between the present value of all benefits, excluding temporary and total and permanent disability and SB2802 Enrolled - 26 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b death benefits, to be provided for its participating employees and the sum of its accumulated municipality contributions and the accumulated employee contributions and the present value of expected future employee and municipality contributions pursuant to subparagraph 1 of this paragraph (b).
(c) A separate municipality contribution rate shall be computed for each participating municipality or participating SB2802 Engrossed - 27 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b instrumentality for its sheriff's law enforcement employees.
(c) A separate municipality contribution rate shall be computed for each participating municipality or participating SB2802 Enrolled - 27 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b instrumentality for its sheriff's law enforcement employees.
The Board may also provide that, in lieu of a separate municipality rate for these employees, a portion of the municipality contributions for such program participants shall be refunded or an extra charge assessed so that the amount of municipality contributions retained or received by the fund for all CETA program participants shall be an amount equal to that which would be provided by the separate municipality contribution SB2802 Engrossed - 28 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b rate for all such program participants.
The Board may also provide that, in lieu of a separate municipality rate for these employees, a portion of the municipality contributions for such program participants shall be refunded or an extra charge assessed so that the amount of municipality contributions retained or received by the fund for all CETA program participants shall be an amount equal to that which would be provided by the separate municipality contribution SB2802 Enrolled - 28 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b rate for all such program participants.
If a special tax is levied under Section 7-171, none of the SB2802 Engrossed - 29 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b proceeds may be used to reimburse the municipality for the amount of State allocations received and paid to the Board.
If a special tax is levied under Section 7-171, none of the SB2802 Enrolled - 29 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b proceeds may be used to reimburse the municipality for the amount of State allocations received and paid to the Board.
The municipality contribution rate for an educational service center shall initially be the same rate for each year SB2802 Engrossed - 30 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b as the regional office of education or school district which serves as its administrative agent.
The municipality contribution rate for an educational service center shall initially be the same rate for each year SB2802 Enrolled - 30 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b as the regional office of education or school district which serves as its administrative agent.
Municipality contributions, other than the amount necessary for employee contributions, for periods of service by employees from whose earnings no deductions were made for SB2802 Engrossed - 31 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b employee contributions to the fund, may be charged to the municipality reserve for the municipality or participating instrumentality.
Municipality contributions, other than the amount necessary for employee contributions, for periods of service by employees from whose earnings no deductions were made for SB2802 Enrolled - 31 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b employee contributions to the fund, may be charged to the municipality reserve for the municipality or participating instrumentality.
(k) If the amount of a participating employee's reported earnings for any of the 12-month periods used to determine the final rate of earnings exceeds the employee's 12-month reported earnings with the same employer for the previous year by the greater of 6% or 1.5 times the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index-U, as established by the United States SB2802 Engrossed - 32 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b Department of Labor for the preceding September, the participating municipality or participating instrumentality that paid those earnings shall pay to the Fund, in addition to any other contributions required under this Article, the present value of the increase in the pension resulting from the portion of the increase in reported earnings that is in excess of the greater of 6% or 1.5 times the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index-U, as determined by the Fund.
(k) If the amount of a participating employee's reported earnings for any of the 12-month periods used to determine the final rate of earnings exceeds the employee's 12-month reported earnings with the same employer for the previous year by the greater of 6% or 1.5 times the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index-U, as established by the United States SB2802 Enrolled - 32 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b Department of Labor for the preceding September, the participating municipality or participating instrumentality that paid those earnings shall pay to the Fund, in addition to any other contributions required under this Article, the present value of the increase in the pension resulting from the portion of the increase in reported earnings that is in excess of the greater of 6% or 1.5 times the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index-U, as determined by the Fund.
The participating municipality and participating instrumentality contributions required under this subsection SB2802 Engrossed - 33 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b (k) may be paid in the form of a lump sum within 90 days after receipt of the bill.
The participating municipality and participating instrumentality contributions required under this subsection SB2802 Enrolled - 33 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b (k) may be paid in the form of a lump sum within 90 days after receipt of the bill.
This subsection (k) does not apply to earnings increases SB2802 Engrossed - 34 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b due to amounts paid as required by federal or State law or court mandate or to earnings increases due to the participating employee returning to the regular number of hours worked after having a temporary reduction in the number of hours worked.
This subsection (k) does not apply to earnings increases SB2802 Enrolled - 34 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b due to amounts paid as required by federal or State law or court mandate or to earnings increases due to the participating employee returning to the regular number of hours worked after having a temporary reduction in the number of hours worked.
7-205) SB2802 Engrossed - 35 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b Sec.
7-205) SB2802 Enrolled - 35 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b Sec.
Aggregate municipality charges for concurrent service SB2802 Engrossed - 36 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b shall be prorated based on the employee's earnings.
Aggregate municipality charges for concurrent service SB2802 Enrolled - 36 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b shall be prorated based on the employee's earnings.
There shall be credited to the annuity reserve all of SB2802 Engrossed - 37 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b the payments made by annuitants under Section 7-144.2, plus an additional amount from the earnings and experience variation reserve to fund the cost of the incremental annuities granted to annuitants making these payments.
There shall be credited to the annuity reserve all of SB2802 Enrolled - 37 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b the payments made by annuitants under Section 7-144.2, plus an additional amount from the earnings and experience variation reserve to fund the cost of the incremental annuities granted to annuitants making these payments.
Whenever the balance in such reserve at the close of a year exceeds 100% of the average annual charges to this account SB2802 Engrossed - 38 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b during the 3 preceding calendar years, the basic actuarial assumptions upon which municipality contribution rates for these purposes are based, shall be reviewed and revised in such manner as is deemed necessary to reduce such balance.
Whenever the balance in such reserve at the close of a year exceeds 100% of the average annual charges to this account SB2802 Enrolled - 38 - LRB104 17391 RPS 30816 b during the 3 preceding calendar years, the basic actuarial assumptions upon which municipality contribution rates for these purposes are based, shall be reviewed and revised in such manner as is deemed necessary to reduce such balance.
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Action History

  1. Sent to the Governor

  2. Passed Both Houses

  3. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  5. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

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

  7. Second Reading - Short Debate

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  10. Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel; 007-000-000

  11. Pension Note Filed

  12. Assigned to Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  16. Arrived in House

  17. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Holmes

  20. Recalled to Second Reading

  21. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Pensions; 007-000-000

  22. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Pensions

  23. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  24. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 12, 2026

  26. Second Reading

  27. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026

  28. Do Pass Pensions; 007-000-000

  29. Assigned to Pensions

  30. Referred to Assignments

  31. First Reading

  32. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 70001
Republican 36003
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 113004
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Not Voting
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Approp-Pensions & Personnel

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6001
Republican 1003
Total 7004
% of votes cast 64%0%0%36%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Not Voting
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Not Voting
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Not Voting

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Pensions, Amendment 1

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2001
Democrat 5002
Total 7003
% of votes cast 70%0%0%30%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Not Voting
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
Chris Balkema Republican Not Voting
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 33003
Republican 18001
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 53005
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Not Voting
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Not Voting
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Pensions

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1002
Democrat 6001
Total 7003
% of votes cast 70%0%0%30%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Not Voting
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Not Voting
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Not Voting

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SB 2802 is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat), Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat), and Dagmara Avelar (Democrat).
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