SB3089 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB099 20588 RPS 45145 b

99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
SB3089

Introduced 2/19/2016, by Sen. Heather A. Steans

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

40 ILCS 5/17-143.5 new

Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Authorizes the Board to issue subpoenas in an administrative hearing to compel testimony and the production of records. Authorizes the payment of fees to witnesses and the administration of oaths. Effective immediately.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

PENSION IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning public employee benefits.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Pension Code is amended by adding Section 17-143.5 as follows:

(40 ILCS 5/17-143.5 new)

Sec. 17-143.5. To subpoena witnesses and compel the production of records. The Board shall have the power to issue subpoenas in an administrative hearing to compel the testimony of witnesses and the production of documents for any necessary matter concerning the Fund, and to allow reasonable fees to such witnesses for attendance at such meetings in amounts to be determined by the Board. The presiding member of the Board or committee may administer oaths of witnesses. The Board may apply to any court for an order requiring compliance with a subpoena issued under this Section.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.