HB3657Introduced in the House
PEN CD-MWRD-VARIOUS
Introduced by Stephanie Kifowit, District 84
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Chicago Police and Chicago Firefighter Articles of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that, for Tier 2 policemen, "final average salary" is the greater of: (i) the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the policeman during the 96 consecutive months of service within the last 120 months of service in which the total salary was the highest; or (ii) the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the policeman during the 48 consecutive months of service within the last 60 months of service in which the total salary was the highest. Provides that the limit on salary for all purposes under the Code for Tier 2 policemen and Tier 2 firemen shall annually be increased by the lesser of 3% or the annual (instead of one-half of the annual) unadjusted percentage increase in the consumer price index-u, including all previous adjustments. Provides that the surviving spouse's annuity for certain Tier 2 policemen and Tier 2 firemen shall be 54% of the policeman's or fireman's monthly salary at the time of the policeman's or fireman's death. Provides that, if the deceased policeman or fireman was a parent of a child or children and there is a surviving spouse, 12% of the policeman's or fireman's monthly salary at the date of death, or 12% of the policeman's or fireman's earned pension, shall be granted to the guardian of any such minor child or children. Provides that, upon the death of the surviving spouse leaving one or more children under the age of 18, or upon the death of a policeman or fireman leaving one or more children but no surviving spouse, a monthly pension of 20% of the policeman's or fireman's monthly salary at the date of death or 20% of the policeman's or fireman's earned pension at the date of death shall be granted to the guardian of each such child until the child reaches age 18. Makes other changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0065
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Personnel & Pensions Committee · May 31, 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.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Kelly | 15 | Yes |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Janet Yang Rohr | 41 | Yes |
| Martha Deuter | 45 | Yes |
| Steven Reick | 63 | No |
| Dave Vella | 68 | Yes |
| Gregg Johnson | 72 | Yes |
| Stephanie Kifowit | 84 | Yes |
| Dagmara Avelar | 85 | Yes |
| Travis Weaver | 93 | No |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Pensions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Pensions; 007-001-000
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Martwick
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Personnel & Pensions Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Personnel & Pensions Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Personnel & Pensions Committee; 008-004-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Personnel & Pensions Committee; 008-004-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Chair Rules placed on Standard debate.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 114-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 114-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0065
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