PEN CD-DNST TCHR-MEDICARE House SponsorsRep. Kevin A. McCarthy-Marlow H. Colvin 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/17-130.3 new30 ILCS 805/8.28 new Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Directs the Fund to conduct a divided medicare coverage referendum, open to teachers continuously employed by the same employer since March 31, 1986. Allows eligible teachers to irrevocably elect to participate in the federal medicare program. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. 2/4/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy 2/4/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/4/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/11/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die