STATE POLICE SUPERINTENDENT

Amends the Departments of State Government Law. Changes the head of the Department of State Police from Director of State Police to Superintendent of State Police. Provides that any reference to the Director or Assistant Director of State Police in the Illinois Compiled Statutes or the Administrative Code shall be interpreted to mean the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of State Police. Provides that the Superintendent of State Police must either be a current sworn State Police officer or a sworn State Police officer who retired in good standing. Provides that if the Superintendent is a sworn State Police officer who retired in good standing, that person shall both receive an annual salary and continue to receive his or her retirement annuity. Amends the Department of State Police Law to provide for duties of the Office of the Superintendent of State Police, including appointment of an Assistant Superintendent and a Chief of Staff. Amends the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Establishes a defined contribution plan for Superintendents of State Police who receive a retirement annuity during their service in that capacity. Adds provisions concerning employee and employer contributions, vesting, investment options, and qualified plan status. Provides that an annuitant who serves as the Superintendent of State Police is excluded from provisions requiring the suspension of a retirement annuity of a person who re-enters service. Makes related and conforming changes throughout the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Effective immediately.