PEN CD-MWRD-ADMINISTRATIVE PKG House SponsorsRep. Ralph C. Capparelli Senate Sponsors(Sen. Denny Jacobs) 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/13-301from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30140 ILCS 5/13-302from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30240 ILCS 5/13-306from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30640 ILCS 5/13-308from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30840 ILCS 5/13-309from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30940 ILCS 5/13-309.1 new40 ILCS 5/13-310from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-31040 ILCS 5/13-311from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-31140 ILCS 5/13-314from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-31440 ILCS 5/13-402from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-40240 ILCS 5/13-502from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-50240 ILCS 5/13-601from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-60140 ILCS 5/13-603from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-60340 ILCS 5/13-807from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-80730 ILCS 805/8.28 new Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a child's annuity is payable to a child who is over 18 years of age, but less than 23 years of age, if he or she is a full-time student. Eliminates the 3-day waiting period for the payment of a duty disability benefit for certain persons. Creates an interim disability benefit for an employee who has a pending workers' compensation claim or who is awaiting a final determination by the Industrial Commission. Provides a minimum annuity for certain retirees and surviving spouses. Authorizes employer pickup and tax-deferred status for contributions made toward the alternative plan for commissioners. With respect to the 5 years of service needed to establish eligibility for a disability retirement annuity, excludes service credit earned while on disability for new employees. Clarifies the calculation of service with respect to the Optional Plan. Allows an employee who has returned to service to repay a prior refund within the 90 days following his or her final withdrawal from service. Allows payment of a refund to certain nonvested employees who are under age 55 (rather than 50). Provides that the refund due to a person who enters service on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act and who must forfeit his or her pension because of a felony conviction shall be equal to his or her contributions (including amounts paid by the person to establish additional or optional credit), without interest, less the amount of any benefits paid to the person (including benefits paid to an alternate payee under a QILDRO). Provides that the refund shall not include employer contributions or any interest on contributions. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:40 ILCS 5/13-807Adds reference to:40 ILCS 5/13-305from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30540 ILCS 5/13-403from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-403Further amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Deletes provisions concerning the payment of a refund to a person who must forfeit his or her pension as a result of a felony conviction. Makes changes concerning eligibility for a surviving spouse's annuity. Provides that certain early retirement discounts apply to the calculation of a surviving spouse's annuity. Provides that an employee may establish service credit for voluntary military service that commences after commencement of service with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.Pension Note (Economic and Fiscal Commission) According to the Fund's actuary, the fiscal impact of House Bill 4575, as amended by House Amendment 1, is expected to be minor. 2/4/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ralph C. Capparelli 2/4/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/4/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/2/2004HouseAssigned to Personnel and Pensions Committee 3/3/2004HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed by Voice Vote 3/4/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Personnel and Pensions Committee 3/4/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Personnel and Pensions Committee; by Voice Vote 3/4/2004HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Personnel and Pensions Committee; 005-000-000 3/4/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2004HousePension Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 3/26/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/29/2004HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 088-024-000 3/30/2004SenateArrive in Senate 3/30/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/30/2004SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Denny Jacobs 3/30/2004SenateFirst Reading 3/30/2004SenateReferred to Rules 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die