Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office has asked the Illinois Supreme Court for an expedited hearing of her appeal of a lower court's declaration the state's pension overhaul is unconstitutional.
Madigan announced the motion Thursday. It says issues raised are of "widespread public importance" to state government and seeks a ruling in advance of lawmakers' May 31 budget approval deadline.
Madigan's office had already filed the appeal concerning the 2013 law designed to reduce roughly $100 billion in unfunded liability.
Court spokesman Joe Tybor says the opposing side has until Dec. 9 to offer a response to the motion. He said the court will decide in due course whether to expedite the motion.
A Sangamon County judge ruled last month the law reducing pension contributions and benefits violated the Constitution's prohibition on reducing or impairing benefits.
Il Attorney General wants expedited appeal on pension law
