PEN CD-ATTORNEY'S FEES Senate SponsorsSen. Laura Fine 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/1-115from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 1-11530 ILCS 805/8.45 newAmends the General Provisions Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that in any action by a participant or beneficiary arising under the Code or Article XIII, Section 5 of the Illinois Constitution in which there is at issue the payment of benefits due to a participant or beneficiary, the court, in its discretion, may allow either party to recover reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of the action. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. 2/26/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine 2/26/2021SenateFirst Reading 2/26/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 3/16/2021SenateAssigned to Judiciary 4/7/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine 4/7/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/13/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 4/16/2021SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/16/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die