House Sponsors: KLINGLER-POE. Short description: PEN CD-ST EMP-MARRIAGE REQMTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that a person who dies on or after the effective date need not have been married for one year before withdrawal from service in order for the surviving spouse to qualify for a widow's or survivor's annuity. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE Fiscal impact is expected to be minimal. PENSION NOTE, AMENDED No change from previous note. 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