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HB 2779

PEN CD-POLICE & FIRE-VARIOUS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Kifowit

Illinois bill modifying police and fire employee pensions and compensation, referred to budget committee for fiscal impact review and approval.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2779

Legislative bill overview

HB 2779 modifies pension and compensation provisions for police and fire personnel in Illinois. The bill has been referred to the Appropriations-Pensions & Personnel Committee, indicating it involves financial and benefit adjustments for these public safety employee groups.

Why is this important

Police and fire pensions represent significant ongoing liabilities for Illinois municipalities and the state pension system. Changes to pension formulas, contribution rates, or eligibility can affect both current employee compensation and long-term government budgets, making this consequential for both public sector workers and taxpayers.

Potential points of contention

  • Pension cost burden: Whether proposed changes adequately address Illinois's underfunded pension obligations or shift costs between employees, employers, and taxpayers
  • Employee compensation fairness: Disputes over whether modifications maintain competitive compensation for recruitment and retention of quality public safety personnel
  • Implementation timing: Questions about retroactive versus prospective application and how changes affect current versus future employees

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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