2011 Legislation

Public Act 11-48, AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE BUDGET CONCERNING GENERAL GOVERNMENT

An act making changes to the make-up of the board by removing the commissioner of the Department of Social Services and adding the State Treasurer and the secretary of the Office of Policy and Management as ex officio members, and adding one more active teacher.  It also makes the treasurer, OPM secretary, and education commissioner voting members. As a result, board membership increased from 12 to 14 members.  Effective on passage June 13, 2008

It also required that any pension payments be made by electronic direct deposit unless otherwise requested by the recipient. Effective July 1, 2008