Senate Sponsors: DEMUZIO. Short description: PEN CD-DNST TCHR-BD PRESIDENT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the 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) SB 1344 has no fiscal impact on TRS. Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status