Legislation

SURS was created by the governor and General Assembly in 1941. Consistent with that, changes to the existing benefit program must be enacted through legislation. Examples of SURS-related legislative action can be found in the passage of yearly appropriation bills and the pension reform acts of 2010 and 2013. Changes in state law will continue to affect the agencies we serve, the benefits we provide and how we are funded.

SURS is an IRS Qualified Plan

• View SURS 401(a) Defined Benefit Favorable Determination Letter from the IRS.
• View SURS 401(a) Defined Contribution Favorable Determination Letter from the IRS.

Legislative Links

• Illinois Pension Code (40 ILCS 5/Art. 15) SURS
• Live Coverage of House Sessions
• Live Coverage of Senate Sessions
• House & Senate Committee Meetings

Advocacy Groups

• AFSCME Retirees
• Retired Teachers Association
• SEIU Retirees
• SUAA