SB0332 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB103 03468 RPS 48474 b

103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
SB0332

Introduced 2/2/2023, by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

40 ILCS 5/11-196

from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 11-196

Amends the Chicago Laborers Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before it and to compel the production of documents and records upon any matter concerning the Fund, including, but not limited to, in conjunction with specified matters (instead of the Board having the authority to compel witnesses to testify before it upon any matter concerning the Fund). Provides that the fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as the fees of witnesses before the circuit courts of this State and shall be paid by the party seeking the subpoena. Provides that subpoenas issued under the provisions shall be subject to the Code of Civil Procedure. Removes language providing that the Board may allow witness fees not in excess of $6 per day. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning public employee benefits.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Pension Code is amended by changing Section 11-196 as follows:

(40 ILCS 5/11-196) (from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 11-196)

Sec. 11-196. To subpoena witnesses and compel the production of records. To issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify before it and to compel the production of documents and records upon any matter concerning the Fund, including, but not limited to, in conjunction with: fund and allow witness fees not in excess of $6 per day.

(1) a disability claim;

(2) an administrative review proceeding;

(3) an attempt to obtain information to assist in the collection of sums due to the Fund;

(4) obtaining any and all personal identifying information necessary for the administration of benefits;

(5) the determination of the death of a benefit recipient or a potential benefit recipient; or

(6) a felony forfeiture investigation.

The fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as the fees of witnesses before the circuit courts of this State and shall be paid by the party seeking the subpoena. The Board may apply to any circuit court in the State for an order requiring compliance with a subpoena issued under this Section. Subpoenas issued under this Section shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure. The president or other members of the board may administer oaths to witnesses.

(Source: Laws 1963, p. 161.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.