PEN CD-DOMESTIC PARTNERS Senate SponsorsSen. Heather Steans-David Koehler 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/16-143.3 new40 ILCS 5/17-121.1 newAmends the Downstate Teacher and the Chicago Teacher Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a designated domestic partner to qualify as a surviving spouse for purposes of survivor and death benefits. Effective immediately. 2/4/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans 2/4/2009SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 2/4/2009SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 2/10/2009SenateAssigned to Pensions and Investments 3/12/2009SenatePostponed - Pensions and Investments 3/13/2009SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die