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HB 1291 — PEN CD-ART 6-MILITARY SERVICE
Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0260
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2009. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Amends the Chicago Firefighters Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows an active fireman to establish a maximum of 24 months of additional service credit attributed to service in the armed forces of the United States that was served prior to employment by the city as a firefighter. Requires contribution of employee contributions and employer contributions, plus interest. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill HB 1291, the term "Engrossed" was replaced with "Enrolled." This change indicates that the bill has moved to a final stage, meaning it is ready for official approval rather than being in the earlier review phase. This distinction is important because it reflects the bill’s progress and can signal to stakeholders that it is close to becoming law.
HB1291 EngrossedEnrolled LRB096 08595 AMC 18718 b AN ACT concerning public employment benefits.
HB1291 EngrossedEnrolled - 2 - LRB096 08595 AMC 18718 b Section 90.
Action History
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0260
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Effective Date August 11, 2009
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Governor Approved
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Sent to the Governor
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Passed Both Houses
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
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Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
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Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2009
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Second Reading
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2009
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Do Pass Pensions and Investments; 010-000-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Pensions and Investments
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Held in Pensions and Investments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Pensions and Investments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Pensions and Investments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James A. DeLeo
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Assigned to Pensions and Investments
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. James A. DeLeo
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrive in Senate
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel and Pensions Committee; 010-000-000
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Assigned to Personnel and Pensions Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico
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Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
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Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano
Sponsors
- Angelo Saviano · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Angelo Saviano
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Hendon | — | Yea |
| Noland | — | Yea |
| Kotowski | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| McCarter | — | Yea |
| Meeks | — | Yea |
| Millner | — | Yea |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Demuzio | — | Yea |
| Schoenberg | — | Yea |
| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Yea |
| Steans | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Yea |
| Munoz | — | Yea |
| Jones, J. | — | Yea |
| Viverito | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Wilhelmi | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Cronin | — | Yea |
| Crotty | — | Yea |
| Duffy | — | Yea |
| Forby | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Hutchinson | — | Yea |
| Luechtefeld | — | Yea |
| Maloney | — | Yea |
| Dahl | — | Yea |
| DeLeo | — | Yea |
| Hultgren | — | Yea |
| Pankau | — | Yea |
| Raoul | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Risinger | — | Yea |
| Rutherford | — | Yea |
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Lauzen | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Bivins | — | Yea |
| Bomke | — | Yea |
| Bond | — | Yea |
| Burzynski | — | Not Voting |
| Dillard | — | Yea |
| Frerichs | — | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 101 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 115 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (118)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jakobsson | — | Yea |
| Nekritz | — | Yea |
| Lang | — | Yea |
| Leitch | — | Yea |
| May | — | Yea |
| McAuliffe | — | Yea |
| McCarthy | — | Yea |
| Davis, Monique | — | Yea |
| Mell | — | Yea |
| Mendoza | — | Yea |
| Reitz | — | Yea |
| Senger | — | Yea |
| Sommer | — | Yea |
| Soto | — | Yea |
| Lyons | — | Yea |
| Bradley | — | Yea |
| McGuire | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Dugan | — | Yea |
| Dunkin | — | Yea |
| Durkin | — | Yea |
| Eddy | — | Yea |
| Farnham | — | Yea |
| Flider | — | Yea |
| Flowers | — | Yea |
| Fortner | — | Yea |
| Franks | — | Yea |
| Fritchey | — | Yea |
| Froehlich | — | Yea |
| Jefferson | — | Yea |
| Kosel | — | Yea |
| Burke | — | Yea |
| Mitchell, Bill | — | Yea |
| Madigan | — | Yea |
| Mitchell, Jerry | — | Yea |
| Gordon, Careen | — | Yea |
| Gordon, Jehan | — | Yea |
| Moffitt | — | Yea |
| Mulligan | — | Yea |
| Myers | — | Yea |
| Hannig | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Osterman | — | Yea |
| Pihos | — | Yea |
| Thapedi | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Yea |
| Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Tryon | — | Yea |
| Turner | — | Yea |
| Verschoore | — | Yea |
| Howard | — | Yea |
| Wait | — | Yea |
| Washington | — | Yea |
| Winters | — | Yea |
| Yarbrough | — | Yea |
| Zalewski | — | Yea |
| Cavaletto | — | Yea |
| Coladipietro | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Colvin | — | Yea |
| Cross | — | Yea |
| Cultra | — | Yea |
| Currie | — | Yea |
| D'Amico | — | Yea |
| Golar | — | Yea |
| Graham | — | Yea |
| Hamos | — | Yea |
| Hatcher | — | Yea |
| Holbrook | — | Yea |
| Jackson | — | Yea |
| Osmond | — | Yea |
| Phelps | — | Yea |
| Poe | — | Yea |
| Pritchard | — | Yea |
| Ramey | — | Yea |
| Reboletti | — | Yea |
| Reis | — | Yea |
| Riley | — | Yea |
| Ryg | — | Yea |
| Sacia | — | Yea |
| Saviano | — | Yea |
| Schmitz | — | Yea |
| Acevedo | — | Yea |
| Arroyo | — | Yea |
| Bassi | — | Yea |
| Beaubien | — | Yea |
| Beiser | — | Yea |
| Bellock | — | Yea |
| Mathias | — | Yea |
| Berrios | — | Yea |
| Mautino | — | Yea |
| Biggins | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Not Voting |
| Boland | — | Yea |
| Bost | — | Yea |
| Brauer | — | Yea |
| Brosnahan | — | Yea |
| Burns | — | Yea |
| Connelly | — | Yea |
| McAsey | — | Yea |
| Coulson | — | Yea |
| Chapa LaVia | — | Not Voting |
| Anthony DeLuca | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1291 do?
- Amends the Chicago Firefighters Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows an active fireman to establish a maximum of 24 months of additional service credit attributed to service in the armed forces of the United States that was served prior to employment by the city as a firefighter. Requires contribution of employee contributions and employer contributions, plus interest. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB 1291?
- HB 1291 is sponsored by Angelo Saviano.
- What is the current status of HB 1291?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2009. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1291?
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