ASSOCIATE JUDGES-RETIRED JUDGE Senate SponsorsSen. Dave Syverson-J. Bradley Burzynski 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/18-127from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 18-127705 ILCS 45/2.1from Ch. 37, par. 160.2-1705 ILCS 45/3from Ch. 37, par. 160.3Amends the Associate Judges Act. Provides that the chief judge of any circuit may petition the Supreme Court to appoint temporary contractual judges. Provides that if the listed factors are met and there has been shown to be adequate local or State funding, then the Supreme Court may authorize the appointment of one or more temporary contractual judges to help with the backlog of cases. Provides that the temporary contractual judge appointments shall be made from persons who have previously served as associate judges and whose terms have expired. Excepts temporary contractual judges from the retirement age provisions. Amends the Pension Code. Exempts associate judges who have been appointed as temporary contractual judges from the suspension of their retirement annuity payments. Effective immediately. 2/23/2005SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson 2/23/2005SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski 2/23/2005SenateFirst Reading 2/23/2005SenateReferred to Rules 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die