30 ILCS 430/ Retirement Savings Act.

(30 ILCS 430/1) (from Ch. 127, par. 3751)

Sec. 1. This Act may be cited as the Retirement Savings Act.

(Source: P.A. 86-892.)

(30 ILCS 430/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 3752)

Sec. 2. (a) The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) the citizens of Illinois have a right to retirement incomes that allow them to live in comfort, dignity, and security; (2) the usefulness of the Individual Retirement Account in providing retirement benefits has been narrowed significantly by recent changes in tax laws; (3) the ability to invest in one's future and save for retirement is of benefit to not only the individual but to the economy as a whole; and (4) a federally tax-exempt investment program for retirement would ultimately benefit all citizens of Illinois.

(b) It is the purpose of this Retirement Savings Act to provide a suitable investment vehicle for Illinois residents to achieve a dignified retirement. It is the intent of this Act to provide to the State of Illinois an alternative low cost method of borrowing, within the purposes authorized in the General Obligation Bond Act, as now or hereafter amended, and which accomplishes these retirement objectives.

(Source: P.A. 86-892.)

(30 ILCS 430/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 3753)

Sec. 3. For the purposes of this Act, the term "retirement savings bonds" means general obligation bonds of the State issued under the General Obligation Bond Act, as now or hereafter amended, in accordance with this Act and designated as General Obligation Retirement Savings Bonds.

(Source: P.A. 86-892.)

(30 ILCS 430/4) (from Ch. 127, par. 3754)

Sec. 4. In order to provide investors with investment alternatives suitable for retirement purposes, and in furtherance of the public policy of this Act, bonds authorized by the provisions of the General Obligation Bond Act, as now or hereafter amended, in a total aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000, may be issued and sold from time to time, and as often as practicable, as Retirement Savings Bonds in such amounts as directed by the Governor, upon recommendation by the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. Bonds to be issued and sold as Retirement Savings Bonds shall be designated by the Governor and the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget as "General Obligation Retirement Savings Bonds" in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of such Bonds, and shall be subject to all of the terms and provisions of the General Obligation Bond Act, as now or hereafter amended, except that Retirement Savings Bonds may bear interest payable at such time or times and may be sold at such prices and in such manner as may be determined by the Governor and the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. If Retirement Savings Bonds are sold at public sale, the public sale procedures shall be as set forth in Section 11 of the General Obligation Bond Act, as now or hereafter amended. Retirement Savings Bonds may be sold at negotiated sale if the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget determines that a negotiated sale will result in either a more efficient and economic sale of such Bonds or greater access to such Bonds by investors who are residents of the State of Illinois. If any Retirement Savings Bonds are sold at a negotiated sale, the underwriter or underwriters to which such Bonds are sold shall (a) have an established retail presence in the State of Illinois or (b) in the judgment of the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, have sufficient capability to make a broad distribution of such Bonds to investors resident in the State of Illinois. In determining the aggregate original principal amount of Retirement Savings Bonds that has been issued pursuant to this Act, the aggregate original principal amount of such Bonds issued and sold shall be taken into account. Any bond issued under this Act may be payable in one payment on a fixed date, or as determined appropriate by the Governor and Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget.

(Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)

(30 ILCS 430/5) (from Ch. 127, par. 3755)

Sec. 5. Security of Retirement Savings Bonds. Any Retirement Savings Bonds issued under the General Obligation Bond Act, as now or hereafter amended, in accordance with this Act shall be direct, general obligations of the State of Illinois and subject to repayment as provided in the General Obligation Bond Act, as now or hereafter amended; however in the proceedings of the Governor and the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget authorizing the issuance of Retirement Savings Bonds, such officials may covenant on behalf of the State with or for the benefit of the holders of such Bonds as to all matters deemed advisable by such officials, including the terms and conditions for creating and maintaining sinking funds, reserve funds and such other special funds as may be created in such proceedings, separate and apart from all other funds and accounts of the State, and such officials may make such other covenants as may be deemed necessary or desirable to assure the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on such Bonds. The transfers to and appropriations from the General Obligation Bond Retirement and Interest Fund required by the General Obligation Bond Act, as now or hereafter amended, shall be made to and from any fund or funds created pursuant to this Section for the payment of the principal of and interest on any Retirement Savings Bonds.

(Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)

(30 ILCS 430/6) (from Ch. 127, par. 3756)

Sec. 6. Compel payment; remedies of bondholders. If the State fails to pay the principal of or interest on any Retirement Savings Bonds or premium, if any, as the same become due, or shall fail to make any required monthly transfer of funds to provide for the payment of such principal, interest or premium, a civil action to compel payment may be instituted in the Supreme Court of Illinois as a court of original jurisdiction by the holder or holders of the Retirement Savings Bonds with respect to which such default of payment or failure to make a required transfer exists. Delivery of a summons and a copy of the complaint to the Attorney General shall constitute sufficient service to give the Supreme Court of Illinois jurisdiction of the subject matter of such suit and jurisdiction over the State and its officers named as defendants for the purpose of compelling such payment or transfer. Any case, controversy or cause of action concerning the validity of this Act relates to the revenue of the State of Illinois.

If the Supreme Court of Illinois denies the holder or holders of Bonds leave to file an original action in the Supreme Court, the bond holder or holders may bring the action in the Circuit Court of Sangamon County.

(Source: P.A. 86-892.)

(30 ILCS 430/7) (from Ch. 127, par. 3757)

Sec. 7. In order to carry out the purposes of this Act, the Governor and Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget may include within the proceedings authorizing the issuance of such Bonds, provisions or features deemed complementary to the purposes herein and to make such Bonds attractive to investors saving for retirement purposes. Such features, in the opinion of the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, shall not adversely impact the State's cost of funds.

Since this type of retirement savings bond may not be appropriate for all persons, any advertisements regarding the sale of such Bonds, including bond prospectuses shall include statements to the effect that (a) these bonds may not be suitable for all investors and, (b) prior to purchase, it is recommended that all investors consult with a qualified advisor regarding the suitability of the bonds as investments for retirement purposes.

(Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)