PEN CD-MWRD-ADMINISTRATIVE PKG House SponsorsRep. Robert S. Molaro Senate Sponsors(Sen. Don Harmon) 8/18/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0621 40 ILCS 5/13-301from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30140 ILCS 5/13-302from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30240 ILCS 5/13-305from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30540 ILCS 5/13-306from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30640 ILCS 5/13-308from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30840 ILCS 5/13-309from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-30940 ILCS 5/13-310from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-31040 ILCS 5/13-314from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-31440 ILCS 5/13-402from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-40240 ILCS 5/13-403from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-40340 ILCS 5/13-502from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-50240 ILCS 5/13-601from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-60140 ILCS 5/13-603from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-60340 ILCS 5/13-706from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 13-70630 ILCS 805/8.29 new Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a child's annuity is payable to a child who is over 18 years of age, but less than 23 years of age, if he or she is a full-time student. Eliminates the 3-day waiting period for the payment of a duty disability benefit for certain persons. Provides a minimum annuity for certain retirees and surviving spouses. Authorizes employer pickup and tax-deferred status for contributions made toward the alternative plan for commissioners. With respect to the 5 years of service needed to establish eligibility for a disability retirement annuity, excludes service credit earned while on disability for new employees. Clarifies the calculation of service with respect to the Optional Plan. Allows an employee who has returned to service to repay a prior refund within the 90 days following his or her final withdrawal from service. Allows payment of a refund to certain nonvested employees who are under age 55 (rather than 50). Makes changes concerning eligibility for a surviving spouse's annuity. Provides that certain early retirement discounts apply to the calculation of a surviving spouse's annuity. Provides that an employee may establish service credit for voluntary military service that commences after commencement of service with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Adds to the powers and duties of the Board, the power to assess and collect interest on amounts due to the Fund using the annual rate as shall from time to time be determined by the Board, compounded annually from the date of notification to the date of payment. Makes other changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Provides that an annuity to a spouse of a commissioner shall be the greater of (i) 66 2/3% of the amount of retirement annuity earned by the commissioner on the date of death or (ii) shall be commuted in the same manner as an annuity to a spouse of an employee. 2/16/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert S. Molaro 2/16/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/16/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/17/2005HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/1/2005HouseRe-assigned to Personnel and Pensions Committee 3/10/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Personnel and Pensions Committee 3/10/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Personnel and Pensions Committee; by Voice Vote 3/10/2005HouseDo Pass as Amended / Standard Debate Personnel and Pensions Committee; 003-002-000 3/10/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate 4/7/2005HouseSecond Reading - Standard Debate 4/7/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate 4/11/2005HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 094-019-000 4/12/2005SenateArrive in Senate 4/12/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 13, 2005 4/12/2005SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 4/13/2005SenateFirst Reading 4/13/2005SenateReferred to Rules 4/21/2005SenateAssigned to Pensions & Investments 5/4/2005SenateDo Pass Pensions & Investments; 009-000-000 5/4/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2005 5/10/2005SenateSecond Reading 5/10/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 11, 2005 5/20/2005SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Extended to December 31, 2005 5/30/2005SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/30/2005HousePassed Both Houses 6/28/2005HouseSent to the Governor 8/18/2005HouseGovernor Approved 8/18/2005HouseEffective Date August 18, 2005 8/18/2005HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0621