PEN CD-SURS-RETURN TO WORK Senate SponsorsSen. Daniel Biss and Jim Oberweis-Patricia Van Pelt House Sponsors(Rep. Michael J. Madigan-Elaine Nekritz-Kenneth Dunkin) 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/15-139.540 ILCS 5/15-168.2Amends the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Delays by one year the implementation of the return to service provisions added by Public Act 97-968. Authorizes an employer to notify the System that an annuitant is returning to service by providing the annuitant's rate of compensation and anticipated length of employment (now, an employer may give notice in that manner only if there is not a written employment contract). Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:40 ILCS 5/15-126.1from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-126.140 ILCS 5/15-139from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-139Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Delays by one year the implementation of the return to service provisions added by Public Act 97-968. Authorizes an employer to notify the System that an annuitant is returning to service by providing the annuitant's rate of compensation and anticipated length of employment (now, an employer may give notice in that manner only if there is not a written employment contract). Redefines "academic year" and "affected annuitant". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:40 ILCS 5/15-126.140 ILCS 5/15-13940 ILCS 5/15-139.540 ILCS 5/15-168.2Adds reference to:40 ILCS 5/15-101from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-101Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning State universities.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:40 ILCS 5/15-101Adds reference to:30 ILCS 500/1-1330 ILCS 605/6.04from Ch. 127, par. 133b9.440 ILCS 5/1-103.340 ILCS 5/1-103.4 new40 ILCS 5/15-106from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-10640 ILCS 5/15-107from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-10740 ILCS 5/15-113.2from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-113.240 ILCS 5/15-126.1from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-126.140 ILCS 5/15-139from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-13940 ILCS 5/15-139.540 ILCS 5/15-155from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-15540 ILCS 5/15-155.1 new40 ILCS 5/15-155.2 new40 ILCS 5/15-159from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 15-15940 ILCS 5/15-168.240 ILCS 5/15-19830 ILCS 805/8.37 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Pension Code. In the General Provisions Article, provides that a bill containing a benefit increase under the Code may be moved from second to third reading in either house of the General Assembly only with the concurrence of 3/4 of the members elected to that house by record vote. In the State Universities Article, provides for employers to begin to contribute a portion of the costs of the State Universities Retirement System currently paid by the State. Includes provisions for determining and enforcing payment of those employer contributions. Changes the new benefit increase provisions; provides that certain new benefit increases shall not apply to employees of any employer unless approved by that employer. Changes the manner of appointing certain members of the Board of Trustees of the System; removes the Chairperson of the Board of Higher Education; provides for the Board of Trustees to elect its own chairperson; and adds an additional member. Delays by one year the implementation of the return to service provisions added by Public Act 97-968. Authorizes an employer to notify the System that an annuitant is returning to service by providing the annuitant's rate of compensation and anticipated length of employment (now, an employer may give notice in that manner only if there is not a written employment contract). Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Expands and recodifies exemptions from the Procurement Code for public institutions of higher education. Amends the State Property Control Act. Provides that the administrator shall require an inventory of equipment items only for those items valued in excess of $2,500. Creates an exception for high theft equipment. Defines "high theft equipment". Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. 2/15/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Daniel Biss 2/15/2013SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 2/27/2013SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/13/2013SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/15/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Daniel Biss 3/15/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/20/2013SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/21/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/22/2013SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2013 4/10/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 4/11/2013SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities and Pensions; 006-004-000 4/11/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 12, 2013 4/16/2013SenateSecond Reading 4/16/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 17, 2013 4/17/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 030-016-003 4/17/2013HouseArrived in House 4/18/2013HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Madigan 4/18/2013HouseFirst Reading 4/18/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/9/2013HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 5/10/2013HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2013 5/24/2013HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2013 5/27/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan 5/27/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/27/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee 5/28/2013HouseMoved to Suspend Rule 21 Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 5/28/2013HouseSuspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 5/28/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 5/28/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 007-004-000 5/28/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/28/2013HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/29/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 5/30/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz 5/30/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/30/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Personnel and Pensions Committee 5/30/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Personnel and Pensions Committee; 006-004-000 5/30/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted 5/30/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/30/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin 5/30/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 060-055-002 5/30/2013SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 5/30/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - May 31, 2013 5/31/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Daniel Biss 5/31/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/31/2013SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Daniel Biss 5/31/2013SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/31/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive 5/31/2013SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive 5/31/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jim Oberweis 5/31/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 008-006-000 5/31/2013SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 008-006-000 5/31/2013SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 5/31/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Lost 021-033-005 5/31/2013SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Lost 021-033-005 8/9/2013SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die