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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that an ordinary disability benefit shall be allowed only if the employee is examined, at least annually, by a licensed health care professional appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Fund. In the definition of "salary", provides that, for a member on a disability benefit, salary is the salary on which the disability benefit is based. Provides that the Board has the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before the Board and to compel the production of documents and records upon any matter concerning the Fund, including in conjunction with specified matters. Sets forth provisions concerning fees of witnesses for attendance and travel and compliance with a subpoena.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Pension Code to modify several provisions related to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District's pension system. The bill clarifies the definition of "salary" by specifying that for employees on disability benefits, salary is the amount on which the disability benefit is based. It introduces a new requirement that employees receiving ordinary disability benefits must be examined at least annually by a licensed healthcare professional appointed by the Board of Trustees. The bill also significantly expands the Board's powers to issue subpoenas, allowing them to compel witness testimony and document production for various purposes, including disability claims, administrative reviews, information collection, benefit administration, death determinations, and felony forfeiture investigations. Additionally, the bill sets guidelines for witness fees and provides the Board with the ability to seek court orders to enforce subpoena compliance. These changes aim to improve the oversight, administration, and transparency of the pension fund's operations, particularly in managing disability benefits and investigating potential issues related to fund management.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1421&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1421.htm |
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