House Sponsors: WOJCIK. Short description: PEN CD-TRS-DEATHBED REMARRIAGE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Teacher Article of the Pension Code. Extends to January 1, 1998 the deadline for certain surviving spouses who were married for at least 12 months, but not the 12 months immediately preceding the member's death, to apply for benefits as a dependent beneficiary. Effective immediately. PENSION IMPACT NOTE Due to the small number of individuals expected to be affected by HB 713, it is estimated to have a minor fiscal impact. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status