February 26, 2026, Springfield, Ill. – Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund Executive Director Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr., will testify at 10:00 a.m. before the Illinois House Personnel and Pensions Committee, in support of two pieces of legislation that will improve consistency and strengthen administrative oversight: 

HB 4575 aligns the CTPF Teacher Trustee election petition deadline with those used for Pensioner and Principal/Administrator trustee elections. 

HB 4576 requires charter schools to retain payroll records for five years, aligning recordkeeping requirements with CTPF audit needs. 

Both bills are straightforward, commonsense measures designed to improve efficiency and accountability. Find links to the live video broadcast here: Illinois General Assembly - Live Audio & Video.

How you can help 

CTPF is asking members to complete witness slips in support of these measures. Witness slips become part of the official legislative record and are reviewed by committee members before they vote. 

Click the links below to complete witness slips supporting these measures: 

HB 4575 – CTPF Trustee Election Fix
HB 4576 – CTPF Record Retention Update

When completing the witness slip form: 

Select “Proponent” 
Choose “Record of Appearance Only” for testimony 

Submitting a witness slip is quick, and your participation helps advance legislation that supports strong governance and effective administration at CTPF. Thank you for taking action and for your continued engagement on issues that matter to CTPF members.