Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 159 — PEN CD-CHGO TCHR-SICK TIME

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Increases the amount of unused sick time that may be included in calculating the retirement pension from 244 to 315 days. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  3. Postponed - Pensions and Investments

  4. Assigned to Pensions and Investments

  5. Referred to Rules

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with Secretary by Sen. James A. DeLeo

Sponsors

  • James A. DeLeo · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • James A. DeLeo

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 159 do?
Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Increases the amount of unused sick time that may be included in calculating the retirement pension from 244 to 315 days. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 159?
SB 159 is sponsored by James A. DeLeo.
What is the current status of SB 159?
This bill died with 95th 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 159?
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