PEN CD-NEW HIRE-CONVICTION House SponsorsRep. Michelle Mussman-Jack D. Franks and Michael J. Zalewski Senate Sponsors(Sen. John G. Mulroe) 8/19/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0442 40 ILCS 5/1-163 new Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Adds a provision applicable to new hires that provides that an individual shall not be paid any of the benefits provided under the Code if he or she is convicted of a felony relating to, arising out of, or in connection with his or her service as a member or participant. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:40 ILCS 5/1-163 newAdds reference to:40 ILCS 5/22-101from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 22-10140 ILCS 5/22-103Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Pension Code. In provisions concerning the retirement plan for employees of the Chicago Transit Authority and the pension plan for employees of the Regional Transportation Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division, prohibits an individual from being paid any benefits provided under the Code if (i) he or she first becomes a participant on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act and (ii) he or she is convicted of a felony relating to, arising out of, or in connection with his or her service as a participant. Effective immediately. 2/24/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman 2/24/2011HouseFirst Reading 2/24/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2011HouseAssigned to Personnel and Pensions Committee 3/3/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski 3/17/2011HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Personnel and Pensions Committee; 009-000-000 3/17/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/22/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/25/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman 3/25/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/28/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 4/5/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/5/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 4/5/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/6/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-005-002 4/7/2011SenateArrive in Senate 4/7/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 8, 2011 4/11/2011SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe 4/12/2011SenateFirst Reading 4/12/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 4/27/2011SenateAssigned to Pensions and Investments 5/4/2011SenateDo Pass Pensions and Investments; 006-000-000 5/4/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2011 5/5/2011SenateSecond Reading 5/5/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2011 5/23/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/23/2011HousePassed Both Houses 6/21/2011HouseSent to the Governor 8/19/2011HouseGovernor Approved 8/19/2011HouseEffective Date August 19, 2011 8/19/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0442