HB3657 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

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Last Action
8/01/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0065
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
40 ILCS 5/13-207  from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-207
40 ILCS 5/13-310  from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-310
40 ILCS 5/13-706  from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-706
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that an ordinary disability benefit shall be allowed only if the employee is examined, at least annually, by a licensed health care professional appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Fund. In the definition of "salary", provides that, for a member on a disability benefit, salary is the salary on which the disability benefit is based. Provides that the Board has the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before the Board and to compel the production of documents and records upon any matter concerning the Fund, including in conjunction with specified matters. Sets forth provisions concerning fees of witnesses for attendance and travel and compliance with a subpoena.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
40 ILCS 5/13-207  
40 ILCS 5/13-310  
40 ILCS 5/13-706  
Adds reference to:
40 ILCS 5/13-101  from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-101
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
40 ILCS 5/13-101  
Adds reference to:
40 ILCS 5/5-238  
40 ILCS 5/6-229  
30 ILCS 805/8.49 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, for Tier 2 policemen, "final average salary" is the greater of: (i) the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the policeman during the 96 consecutive months of service within the last 120 months of service in which the total salary was the highest; or (ii) the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the policeman during the 48 consecutive months of service within the last 60 months of service in which the total salary was the highest. Provides that the limit on salary for all purposes under the Code for Tier 2 policemen and Tier 2 firemen shall annually be increased by the lesser of 3% or the annual (instead of one-half of the annual) unadjusted percentage increase in the consumer price index-u, including all previous adjustments. Provides that the surviving spouse's annuity for certain Tier 2 policemen and Tier 2 firemen shall be 54% of the policeman's or fireman's monthly salary at the time of the policeman's or fireman's death. Provides that, if the deceased policeman or fireman was a parent of a child or children and there is a surviving spouse, 12% of the policeman's or fireman's monthly salary at the date of death, or 12% of the policeman's or fireman's earned pension, shall be granted to the guardian of any such minor child or children. Provides that, upon the death of the surviving spouse leaving one or more children under the age of 18, or upon the death of a policeman or fireman leaving one or more children but no surviving spouse, a monthly pension of 20% of the policeman's or fireman's monthly salary at the date of death or 20% of the policeman's or fireman's earned pension at the date of death shall be granted to the guardian of each such child until the child reaches age 18. Makes other changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
3/20/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
3/20/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/11/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/11/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
4/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
4/29/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
4/29/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/29/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
5/08/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
5/09/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/13/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
5/13/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/13/2025SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
5/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
5/14/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/15/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
5/15/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/27/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
5/27/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
5/27/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Pensions
5/28/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Pensions; 007-001-000
5/28/2025SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Robert F. Martwick
5/28/2025HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
5/28/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
5/28/2025HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
5/30/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
5/30/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Martwick
5/30/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
5/30/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
5/30/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
5/30/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
5/30/2025HouseArrived in House
5/30/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
5/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Personnel & Pensions Committee
5/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Personnel & Pensions Committee
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Personnel & Pensions Committee; 008-004-000
5/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Personnel & Pensions Committee; 008-004-000
5/31/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
5/31/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
5/31/2025HouseChair Rules placed on Standard debate.
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000
5/31/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 114-000-000
5/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/31/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/31/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
5/31/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
5/31/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
6/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/01/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/01/2025HouseEffective Date August 1, 2025
8/01/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0065