PENS CD-DWNST FIRE-ACT OF DUTY Senate SponsorsSen. Thomas Cullerton-William Delgado-Melinda Bush-Patricia Van Pelt 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 40 ILCS 5/4-110from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 4-11030 ILCS 805/8.39 newAmends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code in a Section concerning disability arising in the line of duty. Provides that a firefighter shall be considered "on duty" and engaged in an "act of duty" while on any assignment approved by the chief of the fire department, including participation in training activities designed to enhance the skills and abilities of the firefighter, whether within or away from the municipality he or she serves as a firefighter, if the assignment is related to the fire protection service of the municipality. Provides that such activity shall continue to be considered an "act of duty" even if performed without compensation. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. 2/5/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton 2/5/2015SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 3/17/2015SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions 3/26/2015SenateDo Pass Licensed Activities and Pensions; 007-004-000 3/26/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 14, 2015 4/21/2015SenateSecond Reading 4/21/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 22, 2015 4/21/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado 4/24/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015 5/14/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush 5/15/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015 5/21/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 10/8/2015SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As October 20, 2015 10/10/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die