Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 317 — PENCD-CHGO FIRE-WIDOW MINIMUMS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 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 “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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides a widow's annuity for the surviving spouse of a firefighter with at least 20 years of service who dies after withdrawing from service but before qualifying for a retirement annuity. Increases the minimum widow's annuity to $1,200 per month for surviving spouses of firefighters who have retired at age 50 or over with at least 20 years of service, and $800 per month for all other surviving spouses who qualify for an annuity. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Pension Note Filed

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Joyce

Sponsors

  • Kevin Joyce · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kevin Joyce

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 317 do?
Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides a widow's annuity for the surviving spouse of a firefighter with at least 20 years of service who dies after withdrawing from service but before qualifying for a retirement annuity. Increases the minimum widow's annuity to $1,200 per month for surviving spouses of firefighters who have retired at age 50 or over with at least 20 years of service, and $800 per month for all other surviving spouses who qualify for an annuity. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 317?
HB 317 is sponsored by Kevin Joyce.
What is the current status of HB 317?
This bill died with 93rd 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 HB 317?
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