House Sponsors: CAPPARELLI. Short description: PEN CD-CHGO FIRE-SALARY-BENFTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Pension Code. Extends the annuitant health insurance plan through December 31, 2002. Changes the definition of salary to include duty availability pay and the full amount of ambulance commander compensation. Allows certain persons to have their salary for pension purposes retroactively adjusted to include duty availability pay and the full ambulance commander compensation received since January 1, 1995, upon payment of the corresponding employee contributions without interest. Increases the minimum retirement annuity to $1000 per month for certain annuitants. Increases the minimum widow's annuity to $800 per month for certain widows. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. PENSION IMPACT NOTE The fiscal impact of HB 769 has not been determined. 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