HB2854Introduced in the House
PENCD-CHI POLICE-BOARD MEMBERS
Introduced by Stephanie Kifowit, District 84
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a board of 9 (instead of 8) members shall constitute a board of trustees of the fund. Provides that the board shall consist of 4 persons appointed by the mayor of the city; 4 (instead of 3) policemen employed by the city, at least one of whom shall be a lieutenant (instead of a lieutenant or of a rank superior to lieutenant), one of whom shall be of the rank of sergeant, and 2 (instead of one) of whom shall be of the rank of investigator or a rank inferior to that rank; and one annuitant of the fund. Provides that any newly created elected position on the board shall be filled in the same manner as provided for vacant positions.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Personnel & Pensions Committee · March 13, 2025
8
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Abdelnasser Rashid | 21 | Yes |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Janet Yang Rohr | 41 | Yes |
| Martha Deuter | 45 | Yes |
| Steven Reick | 63 | No |
| Dave Vella | 68 | Yes |
| Stephanie Kifowit | 84 | Yes |
| Dagmara Avelar | 85 | Yes |
| Travis Weaver | 93 | No |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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