PEN CD-ART 17-DOMESTIC PARTNER Senate SponsorsSen. John J. Cullerton 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/17-121.1 new30 ILCS 805/8.30 newAmends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Allows a designated domestic partner to qualify as a surviving spouse for purposes of survivor and death benefits. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. 1/20/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 1/20/2006SenateFirst Reading 1/20/2006SenateReferred to Rules 2/1/2006SenateAssigned to Pensions & Investments 2/15/2006SenateHeld in Pensions & Investments 2/17/2006SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die