PEN CD-GARS-PARTICIPATION

Amends the General Assembly Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Prohibits participation in the System by a person who (i) has ever received a retirement annuity or retirement pension from any other retirement system or pension fund under the Code and (ii) did not become a participant before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that for a member who did not become a participant before the effective date of the amendatory Act, participation under the Article shall be suspended during any period when the member (1) serves as an elected official (other than as a member of the General Assembly or as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Comptroller, or Attorney General) and (2) receives a salary or other compensation, except for reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing his or her duties, relating to that service. Effective immediately.