PENCD-SURS-ADMIN-INCORP TIER 2 House SponsorsRep. Darlene J. Senger-Elaine Nekritz Senate Sponsors(Sen. Daniel Biss) 7/17/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0092 40 ILCS 5/1-16040 ILCS 5/15-102from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-10240 ILCS 5/15-108.1 new40 ILCS 5/15-108.2 new40 ILCS 5/15-111from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-11140 ILCS 5/15-112from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-11240 ILCS 5/15-113.6from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-113.640 ILCS 5/15-134from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-13440 ILCS 5/15-135from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-13540 ILCS 5/15-136from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-13640 ILCS 5/15-136.340 ILCS 5/15-139from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-13940 ILCS 5/15-139.1 new40 ILCS 5/15-145from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-14540 ILCS 5/15-145.1 new40 ILCS 5/15-146from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-14640 ILCS 5/15-146.1from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-146.140 ILCS 5/15-155from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-15540 ILCS 5/15-157from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-15740 ILCS 5/15-158.240 ILCS 5/15-159from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-15940 ILCS 5/15-163from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-16340 ILCS 5/15-168from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-16840 ILCS 5/15-171from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-17140 ILCS 5/15-172from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-17240 ILCS 5/15-177from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-17740 ILCS 5/15-177.1 new Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Deletes references to the State Universities Retirement System from the Tier 2 Section of the General Provisions Article and incorporates the Tier 2 provisions into the State Universities Article. Also makes administrative changes: authorizes the Board to delegate some of its duties; provides that warrants, checks, and drafts need not be signed by the president of the Board; specifies that the Board's rulemaking power includes the time and manner of reporting contributions; authorizes the Board to procure additional actuarial, legal, medical, audit, and other services; makes other changes. Effective immediately.Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) To the extent that HB 2993 provides for a clearer interpretation of the Tier 2 provisions of SB 1946 (96th G.A.) as they apply to SURS, the bill should have no discernible fiscal impact.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:40 ILCS 5/15-163Adds reference to:40 ILCS 5/15-169from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-16940 ILCS 5/16-106.6 new40 ILCS 5/16-152from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 16-152In the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code, provides that a Tier 2 member seeking an annuity calculated under Rule 4 must meet certain age requirements as well as the Rule 4 service requirements. Deletes a provision authorizing the Board to delegate its duties to employees of the System. Also deletes a reference to the Board employing actuarial, legal, and medical services. Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a teacher shall be deemed to be certificated if he or she is required to be licensed by the Illinois State Board of Education. Provides that, if the early retirement without discount option is terminated under specified circumstances, then the System shall provide to the member, within 120 days after the option is terminated, an application for a refund of the contributions made for that purpose (rather than providing the refund itself within 120 days). Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:40 ILCS 40/15-177.1 newAdds reference to:40 ILCS 5/15-162from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-16240 ILCS 5/15-165from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-165Makes technical changes relating to Tier 2 survivor's insurance benefits. Changes 2 references from "president" (of the Board) to "chairperson". Makes technical changes relating to the Board's power to obtain clerical, audit, and other services. 2/26/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz 2/26/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/7/2013HouseAssigned to Personnel and Pensions Committee 3/13/2013HousePension Note Filed 3/19/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz 3/19/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Personnel and Pensions Committee 3/21/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Personnel and Pensions Committee; by Voice Vote 3/21/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Personnel and Pensions Committee; 010-000-000 3/22/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/9/2013HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Darlene J. Senger 4/11/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Darlene J. Senger 4/11/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/15/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 4/15/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 4/15/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted 4/15/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/16/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 4/17/2013SenateArrive in Senate 4/17/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 18, 2013 4/23/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss 4/24/2013SenateFirst Reading 4/24/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 4/30/2013SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions 5/9/2013SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities and Pensions; 008-000-000 5/9/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2013 5/20/2013SenateSecond Reading 5/20/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2013 5/23/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 5/23/2013HousePassed Both Houses 6/19/2013HouseSent to the Governor 7/17/2013HouseGovernor Approved 7/17/2013HouseEffective Date July 16, 2013 7/17/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0092