Senate Sponsors: MYERS,J. Short description: PEN CD-DNST POL-SURV 3% INCR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Pension Code. Provides a compounded 3% annual increase in surviving spouse and child pensions. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) Increase in accrued liability $175.1 million Increase in total annual cost (5.06% of payroll) $ 17.8 million 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