Senate Sponsors: DEMUZIO. Short description: PEN CD-DNST TCHR-BD PRESIDENT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Removes the State Superintendent of Education from the Board of Trustees. Provides that the Board shall annually elect one of its members to act as president. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) There would be no fiscal impact on TRS. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status