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Laura Ellman (D)
Laura Ellman (D)
Senator
2019 - Present
21st District
Member Details
Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building, 401 S. Spring
Section C, Office D
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-8192
Section C, Office D
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-8192
District Office:
24W500 Maple Ave.
Suite 215
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 601-9961
Suite 215
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 601-9961
Biography
Assessor at a National Laboratory; has over 25 years of experience working in manufacturing and engineering and dealing with regulations and policies; B.A. in mathematics from Grinnell College; M.A. in applied statistics from the University of Iowa; volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Feed My Starving Children, and as an ESL tutor; lives in Naperville with husband Pete, daughter Lizzie, and son Barrett.
Associated Representatives:
Filter Primary Sponsor Bills
| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB0008 | Laura Ellman | SAFE GUN STORAGE | S | Assigned to Executive | 03/12/2025 |
| SB0009 | Linda Holmes | END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS ACT | S | Assigned to Executive | 01/22/2025 |
| SB0126 | Laura M. Murphy | INS CD-ALZHEIMER'S TREATMENT | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| SB1195 | Mary Edly-Allen | TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSE | S | Postponed - Criminal Law | 03/19/2025 |
| SB1225 | Laura Ellman | DHS-CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services | 02/04/2025 |
| SB1293 | Laura Ellman | CRIM PRO-WARRANTS AND SUMMONS | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
| SB1311 | Laura Ellman | FISH-IL CONSERVATION STAMP | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 03/21/2025 |
| SB1397 | Adriane Johnson | COMPOST & DIGESTATE STUDY | S | Assigned to Appropriations | 02/04/2025 |
| SB1398 | Adriane Johnson | SOLID WASTE-BAN-FOOD WASTE | S | Assigned to Appropriations | 03/12/2025 |
| SB1419 | Laura Ellman | $ISBE-HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Education | 02/11/2025 |
| SB1531 | Laura Fine | DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER ACT | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| SB1693 | Robert F. Martwick | COM COL-CHICAGO-ELECT BOARD | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/05/2025 |
| SB1789 | Laura Ellman | RIPARIAN PROTECTION ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1790 | Laura Ellman | EXTREME WEATHER RECOVERY ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1791 | Laura Ellman | TRANSIT-TO-TRAILS PROGRAM | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 03/12/2025 |
| SB1792 | Laura Ellman | FRAUD-ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | S | To AI and Social Media | 03/19/2025 |
| SB1793 | Laura Ellman | CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA | S | To End of Life Issues | 02/19/2025 |
| SB1794 | Laura Ellman | EPA-ENHANCED MONITORING | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1795 | Laura Ellman | IDOT-OUTDOOR LIGHTING | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1872 | Cristina Castro | PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION ACT | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| SB1949 | Laura Ellman | STORMWATER DRAINAGE-URBAN AREA | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1950 | Laura Ellman | SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| SB1974 | Laura Ellman | TELEHEALTH FACILITY FEES | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB2122 | Laura Ellman | CERTIFICATE FREE SALE-FEES | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services | 03/12/2025 |
| SB2123 | Laura Ellman | CONSUMER FRD-IMITATION FIREARM | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2309 | Laura Ellman | RIVERS/LAKES/STREAMS-FUND | S | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | 03/21/2025 |
| SB2310 | Laura Ellman | NET ELECTRICITY METERING | S | Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities | 03/20/2025 |
| SB2311 | Laura Ellman | FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| SB2312 | Laura Ellman | $DCEO-CHLDREN’S MUSEUM | S | Assigned to Appropriations | 03/04/2025 |
| SB2313 | Laura Ellman | EV REBATE ACT-ADMINISTRATION | S | Assigned to Revenue | 03/04/2025 |
| SB2314 | Laura Ellman | SHORELINE RESTORATION FUNDING | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| SB2315 | Laura Ellman | BONDS-SHORELINE PROTECTION | S | Assigned to Appropriations | 03/04/2025 |
| SB2316 | Laura Ellman | PARENTAL CONSENT SOCIAL MEDIA | S | To AI and Social Media | 03/19/2025 |
| SB2317 | Laura Ellman | FINANCE-CONTRACT-SIGNATURES | S | To Procurement | 03/19/2025 |
| SB2318 | Laura Ellman | MISLEADING PRACTICES PENALTY | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| SB2319 | Laura Ellman | VIRTUAL CURRENCY CONSUM PROT | S | Assigned to Executive | 03/04/2025 |
| SB2331 | Laura Ellman | LIVESTOCK FACILITY SPACING | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2332 | Laura Ellman | NEW LIVESTOCK FACILITIES | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2333 | Laura Ellman | LIVESTOCK EXPAND-WATER REPORT | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2401 | Laura Ellman | WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 | 03/19/2025 |
| SB2438 | Laura Ellman | SCH CD-RADON TESTING | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 | 03/19/2025 |
| SB2466 | Omar Aquino | OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 | 03/20/2025 |
| SB2472 | Laura Ellman | INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2625 | Laura Ellman | $AG-CROP INS REB INIT | S | Referred to Assignments | 03/04/2025 |
| SR0006 | Laura Ellman | RADON ACTION MONTH | S | Resolution Adopted | 01/29/2025 |
| SR0023 | Karina Villa | WEAR RED DAY | S | Resolution Adopted | 02/05/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment and Conservation | SNVR | Laura Ellman (D) | |
| Financial Institutions | SFIC | Mark L. Walker (D) | |
| Human Rights | SHUM | Rachel Ventura (D) | |
| Insurance | SINS | Julie A. Morrison (D) | |
| Transportation | STRN | Ram Villivalam (D) |
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Bill: SB0008 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: SAFE GUN STORAGE Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Executive Last Action Date: 03/12/2025 |
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Bill: SB0009 Chief Sponsor: Linda Holmes ABR - Short Description: END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Executive Last Action Date: 01/22/2025 |
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Bill: SB0126 Chief Sponsor: Laura M. Murphy ABR - Short Description: INS CD-ALZHEIMER'S TREATMENT Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB1195 Chief Sponsor: Mary Edly-Allen ABR - Short Description: TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSE Chamber: S Last Action: Postponed - Criminal Law Last Action Date: 03/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB1225 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: DHS-CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1293 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-WARRANTS AND SUMMONS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: SB1311 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: FISH-IL CONSERVATION STAMP Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: SB1397 Chief Sponsor: Adriane Johnson ABR - Short Description: COMPOST & DIGESTATE STUDY Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1398 Chief Sponsor: Adriane Johnson ABR - Short Description: SOLID WASTE-BAN-FOOD WASTE Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations Last Action Date: 03/12/2025 |
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Bill: SB1419 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: $ISBE-HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Education Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB1531 Chief Sponsor: Laura Fine ABR - Short Description: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB1693 Chief Sponsor: Robert F. Martwick ABR - Short Description: COM COL-CHICAGO-ELECT BOARD Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: SB1789 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: RIPARIAN PROTECTION ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1790 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: EXTREME WEATHER RECOVERY ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1791 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: TRANSIT-TO-TRAILS PROGRAM Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 03/12/2025 |
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Bill: SB1792 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: FRAUD-ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Chamber: S Last Action: To AI and Social Media Last Action Date: 03/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB1793 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA Chamber: S Last Action: To End of Life Issues Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB1794 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: EPA-ENHANCED MONITORING Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1795 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: IDOT-OUTDOOR LIGHTING Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1872 Chief Sponsor: Cristina Castro ABR - Short Description: PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB1949 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: STORMWATER DRAINAGE-URBAN AREA Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1950 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB1974 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: TELEHEALTH FACILITY FEES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB2122 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: CERTIFICATE FREE SALE-FEES Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services Last Action Date: 03/12/2025 |
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Bill: SB2123 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: CONSUMER FRD-IMITATION FIREARM Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2309 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: RIVERS/LAKES/STREAMS-FUND Chamber: S Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: SB2310 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: NET ELECTRICITY METERING Chamber: S Last Action: Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB2311 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB2312 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-CHLDREN’S MUSEUM Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB2313 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: EV REBATE ACT-ADMINISTRATION Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Revenue Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB2314 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: SHORELINE RESTORATION FUNDING Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB2315 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: BONDS-SHORELINE PROTECTION Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB2316 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: PARENTAL CONSENT SOCIAL MEDIA Chamber: S Last Action: To AI and Social Media Last Action Date: 03/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB2317 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: FINANCE-CONTRACT-SIGNATURES Chamber: S Last Action: To Procurement Last Action Date: 03/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB2318 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: MISLEADING PRACTICES PENALTY Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB2319 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: VIRTUAL CURRENCY CONSUM PROT Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Executive Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB2331 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: LIVESTOCK FACILITY SPACING Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2332 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: NEW LIVESTOCK FACILITIES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2333 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: LIVESTOCK EXPAND-WATER REPORT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2401 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB2438 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-RADON TESTING Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB2466 Chief Sponsor: Omar Aquino ABR - Short Description: OPEN LANDS-GRANTS TO GOVTS Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025 Last Action Date: 03/20/2025 |
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Bill: SB2472 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2625 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: $AG-CROP INS REB INIT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 03/04/2025 |
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Bill: SR0006 Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman ABR - Short Description: RADON ACTION MONTH Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: SR0023 Chief Sponsor: Karina Villa ABR - Short Description: WEAR RED DAY Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Committee: Environment and Conservation Code: SNVR Chairman: Laura Ellman |
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Committee: Financial Institutions Code: SFIC Chairman: Mark L. Walker |
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Committee: Human Rights Code: SHUM Chairman: Rachel Ventura |
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Committee: Insurance Code: SINS Chairman: Julie A. Morrison |
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Committee: Transportation Code: STRN Chairman: Ram Villivalam |