HB 4511

Abstract

Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision concerning firefighters with service credit in more than one fund, provides that the benefits under the provision are available to a Tier 2 firefighter who has a total of at least 10 years of service under the various pension funds established under the Article, has attained the required age, and meets other qualifications. Makes a conforming change. In a provision concerning the calculation of the pension amount for Tier 2 firefighters with service credit in more than one fund, provides that the salary calculation shall be the average monthly salary obtained by dividing the total salary of the firefighter during the last 48 consecutive months of service within the last 60 months of service in which the total salary was the highest by the number of months of service in that period, regardless of which fund service was earned under. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.