PEN CD-NO CONTRACT LOBBYISTS House SponsorsRep. Tom Cross 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/2-138from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 2-13840 ILCS 5/14-135.09from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 14-135.0940 ILCS 5/15-169from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-16940 ILCS 5/16-180.1 new40 ILCS 5/18-145from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 18-145 Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the 5 State-funded retirement systems may not enter into any new contract, or extend or renew any existing contract, under which System funds are used to compensate a contract lobbyist. In the Downstate Teachers Article, provides that the board of trustees of the system has the power to appoint employees and obtain actuarial, legal, clerical, audit, medical, or other services. Effective immediately. 2/14/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross 2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2014HouseAssigned to Personnel and Pensions Committee 3/28/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die