House Sponsors: REITZ-BOST. Short description: PEN CD-DNST FIRE-CHILDREN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Pension Code. Provides an annual increase in the benefits for dependent children of firefighters receiving duty or occupational disability benefits. Preserves benefits for a firefighter's child who is adopted by another person after the death of the firefighter. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. PENSION IMPACT NOTE Increase in total actuarial liability $72,000 Increase in total costs 5,900 Increase in total annaul cost as % of payroll .002% Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status