Robert "Bob" Rita (D)

Robert "Bob" Rita (D)

Deputy Majority Leader

January 2003 - Present

28th District

Member Details

Springfield Office:
109 Capitol Building
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 558-1000

District Office:
2355 West York Street
Suite 1
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 396-2822
(708) 396-2898 Fax

Biography

Born October 2, 1969; graduate, Eisenhower High School; attended Governors State University; comes from a family dedicated to public service; father of one daughter (Ashley).


Associated Senator:

Emil Jones, III

Filter Primary Sponsor Bills
Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
HB1085 Lindsey LaPointe INS CD-MENTAL HEALTH PARITY H Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 03/18/2025
HB1226 Jay Hoffman VEH CD-EXAMS H Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 03/25/2025
HB1377 Robert "Bob" Rita PROP TX-REVISIONS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1378 Robert "Bob" Rita PROP TX-REFUNDS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1389 Robert "Bob" Rita VEH CD-SPEED ENFORCE SYSTEMS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1505 Robert "Bob" Rita IL RACING BOARD-VARIOUS H Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 03/25/2025
HB1625 Robert "Bob" Rita SPARKLER EXCISE TAX ACT H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB1697 Lisa Davis 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR H Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 03/18/2025
HB1706 Yolonda Morris NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1713 Martin J. Moylan SCH CD-APPROVE CHICAGO SCH BD H Referred to Rules Committee 01/28/2025
HB1776 Barbara Hernandez FIREFIGHTERS-NONCITIZENS H Referred to Rules Committee 01/28/2025
HB1812 Robert "Bob" Rita PROP TX-DECISIONS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB1813 Robert "Bob" Rita MUNI CD-ACCESSORY DWELLINGS H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB1814 Robert "Bob" Rita MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB1864 Robert "Bob" Rita DENTAL CARE-ELECTRONIC BILLING H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB1873 Janet Yang Rohr PUBLIC ACCESS-NAVIGABLE WATERS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2384 Robert "Bob" Rita CANNABIS-CONSOLIDATE TRANSPORT H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2456 Margaret Croke RESTAURANT RESERVATION PIRACY H Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 03/19/2025
HB2464 Laura Faver Dias INS-HEALTH/NEONATAL COST SHARE H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB2517 Lisa Davis MATERNAL MORTALITY EDUCATION H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB2634 Robert "Bob" Rita YOUTH VAPING PREVENTION H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB2723 Abdelnasser Rashid PEN CD-PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS H Referred to Rules Committee 02/06/2025
HB2732 Rick Ryan INC TX-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2750 Barbara Hernandez SNAP E&T PGRAM-PUBLIC COLLEGE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2752 Robert "Bob" Rita PEN CD-MEETINGS-A/V CONFERENCE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2753 Robert "Bob" Rita PROP TX-PAYMENTS H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2851 Robert "Bob" Rita SPARKLER EXCISE TAX ACT H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2858 Robert "Bob" Rita MEDICAID-NURSING FACILTY RATES H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2859 Robert "Bob" Rita LIQUOR-DELIVERY TO RETAILER H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2860 Robert "Bob" Rita LIQUOR-COOPERATIVE PURCHASING H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2878 Robert "Bob" Rita GAMING-SPORTS WAGERING LICENSE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2879 Robert "Bob" Rita VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2880 Robert "Bob" Rita RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2893 Robert "Bob" Rita OFFSITE VITAL RECORDS STORAGE H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB2922 Bob Morgan NURSING HOME-STAFFING RATIO H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB2947 Robert "Bob" Rita GAMING-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE H Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB3190 Robert "Bob" Rita AERONAUTICS-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB3292 Robert "Bob" Rita BIPA-VEHICLE SAFETY TECH H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB3339 Thaddeus Jones ROAD CAMERA-HUMAN TRAFFICKING H Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 03/25/2025
HB3350 Anna Moeller PATIENT ACCESS 340B PHARMACY H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB3478 Robert "Bob" Rita CONSUMER INSTALLMENT LOAN H Referred to Rules Committee 02/18/2025
HB3717 Tracy Katz Muhl COM COL-BACCALAUREATE DEGREE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB3727 Robert "Bob" Rita CRIM CD-CONTRIB DEL-VEH HIJACK H Referred to Rules Committee 02/18/2025
HB3729 Robert "Bob" Rita VIDEO GAMING-VARIOUS H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB3731 Robert "Bob" Rita RACING-COOK CNTY SUNSET H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB3733 Robert "Bob" Rita VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB3736 Robert "Bob" Rita CRIM CD-OBSCENITY CIVIL ACTION H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB3742 Robert "Bob" Rita ETHICS-PROCUREMENT BIDS H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB3746 Robert "Bob" Rita CRIM CD-HARASS ELECTRON-CIVIL H Referred to Rules Committee 02/18/2025
HB3752 Robert "Bob" Rita INS CD-PRESCRIP DRUG ACCESS H Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 03/26/2025
HB3759 Robert "Bob" Rita IL FDA-PROHIBIT DRUG PAY OFF H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 03/21/2025
HB3784 William "Will" Davis $CHICAGO METRO AGENCY FOR PLAN H To Fiscal Impact Subcommittee 03/20/2025
HR0170 Mary Beth Canty EQUAL PAY DAY H Referred to Rules Committee 03/06/2025
HJR0024 Suzanne M. Ness CHILD WELFARE LIAB TASK FORCE H Referred to Rules Committee 03/26/2025
Bill: HB1085
Chief Sponsor: Lindsey LaPointe
ABR - Short Description: INS CD-MENTAL HEALTH PARITY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/18/2025
Bill: HB1226
Chief Sponsor: Jay Hoffman
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-EXAMS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/25/2025
Bill: HB1377
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-REVISIONS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1378
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-REFUNDS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1389
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-SPEED ENFORCE SYSTEMS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1505
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: IL RACING BOARD-VARIOUS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/25/2025
Bill: HB1625
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: SPARKLER EXCISE TAX ACT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB1697
Chief Sponsor: Lisa Davis
ABR - Short Description: 9-1-1 TELECOMMUNICATOR CPR
Chamber: H
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/18/2025
Bill: HB1706
Chief Sponsor: Yolonda Morris
ABR - Short Description: NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1713
Chief Sponsor: Martin J. Moylan
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-APPROVE CHICAGO SCH BD
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/28/2025
Bill: HB1776
Chief Sponsor: Barbara Hernandez
ABR - Short Description: FIREFIGHTERS-NONCITIZENS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 01/28/2025
Bill: HB1812
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-DECISIONS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB1813
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: MUNI CD-ACCESSORY DWELLINGS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB1814
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB1864
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: DENTAL CARE-ELECTRONIC BILLING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB1873
Chief Sponsor: Janet Yang Rohr
ABR - Short Description: PUBLIC ACCESS-NAVIGABLE WATERS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2384
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: CANNABIS-CONSOLIDATE TRANSPORT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2456
Chief Sponsor: Margaret Croke
ABR - Short Description: RESTAURANT RESERVATION PIRACY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/19/2025
Bill: HB2464
Chief Sponsor: Laura Faver Dias
ABR - Short Description: INS-HEALTH/NEONATAL COST SHARE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB2517
Chief Sponsor: Lisa Davis
ABR - Short Description: MATERNAL MORTALITY EDUCATION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB2634
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: YOUTH VAPING PREVENTION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB2723
Chief Sponsor: Abdelnasser Rashid
ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: HB2732
Chief Sponsor: Rick Ryan
ABR - Short Description: INC TX-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2750
Chief Sponsor: Barbara Hernandez
ABR - Short Description: SNAP E&T PGRAM-PUBLIC COLLEGE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2752
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-MEETINGS-A/V CONFERENCE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2753
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-PAYMENTS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2851
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: SPARKLER EXCISE TAX ACT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2858
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: MEDICAID-NURSING FACILTY RATES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2859
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: LIQUOR-DELIVERY TO RETAILER
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2860
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: LIQUOR-COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2878
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: GAMING-SPORTS WAGERING LICENSE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2879
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2880
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2893
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: OFFSITE VITAL RECORDS STORAGE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB2922
Chief Sponsor: Bob Morgan
ABR - Short Description: NURSING HOME-STAFFING RATIO
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB2947
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: GAMING-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB3190
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: AERONAUTICS-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB3292
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: BIPA-VEHICLE SAFETY TECH
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB3339
Chief Sponsor: Thaddeus Jones
ABR - Short Description: ROAD CAMERA-HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/25/2025
Bill: HB3350
Chief Sponsor: Anna Moeller
ABR - Short Description: PATIENT ACCESS 340B PHARMACY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB3478
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: CONSUMER INSTALLMENT LOAN
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 02/18/2025
Bill: HB3717
Chief Sponsor: Tracy Katz Muhl
ABR - Short Description: COM COL-BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB3727
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-CONTRIB DEL-VEH HIJACK
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 02/18/2025
Bill: HB3729
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: VIDEO GAMING-VARIOUS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB3731
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: RACING-COOK CNTY SUNSET
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB3733
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: VID GM&CRIM CD-GAMBLING DEVICE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB3736
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-OBSCENITY CIVIL ACTION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB3742
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: ETHICS-PROCUREMENT BIDS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB3746
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-HARASS ELECTRON-CIVIL
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 02/18/2025
Bill: HB3752
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: INS CD-PRESCRIP DRUG ACCESS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025
Bill: HB3759
Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita
ABR - Short Description: IL FDA-PROHIBIT DRUG PAY OFF
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: HB3784
Chief Sponsor: William "Will" Davis
ABR - Short Description: $CHICAGO METRO AGENCY FOR PLAN
Chamber: H
Last Action: To Fiscal Impact Subcommittee
Last Action Date: 03/20/2025
Bill: HR0170
Chief Sponsor: Mary Beth Canty
ABR - Short Description: EQUAL PAY DAY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/06/2025
Bill: HJR0024
Chief Sponsor: Suzanne M. Ness
ABR - Short Description: CHILD WELFARE LIAB TASK FORCE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 03/26/2025

Committee: Ethics & Elections
Code: SHEE
Chairman: Maurice A. West, II
Committee: Executive
Code: HEXC
Chairman: Ann M. Williams
Committee: Gaming
Code: HOGC
Chairman: Daniel Didech
Committee: Housing
Code: SHOU
Chairman: Lilian Jiménez
Committee: Special Topics Subcommittee
Code: HOGC-HGAM
Chairman: Daniel Didech