PEN CD-ART 17-DOMESTIC PARTNER House SponsorsRep. Greg Harris 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/17-121.1 new30 ILCS 805/8.32 new Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a designated domestic partner to qualify as a surviving spouse for purposes of survivor and death benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. 1/9/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 1/9/2008HouseFirst Reading 1/9/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/17/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris 1/17/2008HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris 2/13/2008HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Greg Harris 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die