PEN CD-ART 17-DOMESTIC PARTNER House SponsorsRep. Deborah Mell 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/17-121.1 new30 ILCS 805/8.34 new Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a designated domestic partner to qualify as a surviving spouse for purposes of survivor and death benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. 1/13/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Deborah Mell 1/15/2010HouseFirst Reading 1/15/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/16/2010HouseAssigned to Youth and Family Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die