PEN CD-DOMESTIC PARTNERS Senate SponsorsSen. Heather Steans 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/1-155 newAmends the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a designated domestic partner to qualify as a surviving spouse for purposes of survivor and death benefits. Effective immediately. 1/28/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans 1/28/2010SenateFirst Reading 1/28/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 2/16/2010SenateAssigned to Pensions and Investments 3/5/2010SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 19, 2010 3/19/2010SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die