Senate Sponsors: MYERS,J. Short description: PEN CD-DNST POL-SURVIVOR INCR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Pension Code. Increases the annuity payable to certain survivors to 100% of the retirement pension that the deceased firefighter received, or was entitled to receive, at the time of death. Applies to survivors of firefighters who die on or after the effective date. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately. PENSION NOTE (Pension Laws Commission) Increase in accrued liability $157.9 million Increase in total annual cost (3.37% of payroll) $ 11.8 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