Senate Sponsors: MOLARO. Short description: PEN CD-JUDGES-BUY FED SERVICE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Judges Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Authorizes judges to buy service credit for certain federal employment. Requires payment of employee (but not employer) contributions, based on the judge's salary at the time of first becoming a participant in the System, plus 4% interest. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) The fiscal impact of SB 1849 has not been determined, but is estimated to be minor. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status