Rep. Bob Rita
Democratic Illinois House · District 28 · Illinois
-0.468Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#11 of 113Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
100.0%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
3027Roll calls (41 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2003-01-08 · robertbobrita@aol.com · ilga.gov/…/Rep.asp?GA=101&MemberID= · ilga.gov/…/Rep.asp?GA=102&MemberID= · ilga.gov/…/Rep.asp?GA=103&MemberID= · ilga.gov/…/3267 · Open States ID 3ce631a4-7a4f-4905-a959-574f1f0d3d6d
Capitol: Room 109, Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706 217-558-1000 · District: 2355 W. York St. Suite 1, Blue Island, IL 60406 708-396-2822
Where they sit in the Illinois House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Illinois House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Bob Rita. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Bob Rita.
Committees
- Appropriations: General Services (chair)
- Ethics and Elections
- Executive (vice chair)
- Gaming
- Housing
Recent votes (latest 60 of 3027 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5093 Concurrence HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION | Yea | Pass 70–40 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5387 Concurrence IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3398 Third Reading CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3731 Third Reading FIRST 2026 GENERAL REVISORY | Yea | Pass 115–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 111 Concurrence, Amendment 3 $FY 2027 BUDGET | Yea | Pass 76–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5130 Concurrence, Amendment 1 JCAR-EXTENSION-NOTICE PERIOD | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HR 936 Third Reading CONGRATS-SEN. RICHARD DURBIN | Yea | Pass 76–22 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 4428 Concurrence, Amendment 2 COURT REMINDER NOTICES | Yea | Pass 117–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 2371 Concurrence, Amendment 2 DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY | Not Voting | Pass 113–1 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3777 Third Reading HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT | Yea | Pass 72–38 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5295 Concurrence REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY | Yea | Pass 73–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3211 Third Reading TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 2564 Concurrence, Amendment 1 PEN CD-TRS-SALARY INCREASES | Yea | Pass 92–25 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5393 Concurrence, Amendment 1 LIMITED HEALTH SERVICE ORGS | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 2335 Concurrence VEH CD-VARIOUS | Yea | Pass 74–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3533 Third Reading SCHCD-TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL STUDNT | Yea | Pass 117–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HR 939 Third Reading CONGRATS-CHI TRIBUNE PULITZER | Yea | Pass 76–32 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 4728 Concurrence DD FACILITY-ASSET MGMT COMPANY | Yea | Pass 117–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 2335 Concurrence, Amendment 4 VEH CD-VARIOUS | Yea | Pass 74–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 4649 Concurrence, Amendment 2 FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT | Yea | Pass 115–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 3454 Concurrence, Amendment 2 EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 3393 Concurrence CRIM PRO--SPEEDY TRIAL TOLL | Yea | Pass 115–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 1441 Concurrence, Amendment 3 CHICAGO LIFEGUARD AGE MINIMUM | Yea | Pass 90–21 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3229 Third Reading EPA-REPEAL ENVIR LAB CERT COMM | Yea | Pass 85–31 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 318 Third Reading BUSINESS-TECH | Yea | Pass 117–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5081 Concurrence, Amendment 1 VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS | Yea | Pass 116–1 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5511 Concurrence DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE | Yea | Pass 113–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SJR 65 Third Reading CHICAGO CUBS DAY | Not Voting | Pass 103–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 2335 Concurrence, Amendment 3 VEH CD-VARIOUS | Yea | Pass 74–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5487 Concurrence, Amendment 2 LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP | Not Voting | Pass 75–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | HR 939 Executive CONGRATS-CHI TRIBUNE PULITZER | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5130 Executive, Amendment 1 JCAR-EXTENSION-NOTICE PERIOD | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 1700 Concurrence, Amendment 4 FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT | Yea | Pass 75–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3019 Third Reading FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER | Yea | Pass 73–41 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5492 Concurrence, Amendment 2 PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY | Yea | Pass 75–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5511 Concurrence, Amendment 2 DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE | Yea | Pass 113–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3365 Third Reading MEDICARE/MEDICAID DUAL ELIGIBL | Yea | Pass 112–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 3663 Concurrence, Amendment 3 COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 2955 Concurrence, Amendment 4 EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER | Yea | Pass 78–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3561 Third Reading BUY-NOW-PAY-LATER ACT | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 2715 Third Reading OPEN MTGS-STATEWIDE ASSOC | Yea | Pass 117–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 3711 Concurrence PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3222 Third Reading VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME | Not Voting | Pass 77–31 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 3113 Third Reading CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS | Yea | Pass 112–2 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 3663 Concurrence COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5021 Concurrence, Amendment 2 GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE | Yea | Pass 117–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 1700 Concurrence FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT | Yea | Pass 75–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 4911 Concurrence, Amendment 1 VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME | Yea | Pass 116–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 4203 Concurrence, Amendment 1 INS CD-CANCER SCREENINGS | Yea | Pass 115–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 3595 Concurrence, Amendment 1 INS CD-PET INSURANCE | Yea | Pass 80–33 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5487 Third Reading, Amendment 2 LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP | Yea | Pass 13–7 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5090 Concurrence, Amendment 2 PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION | Yea | Pass 83–28 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 4327 Concurrence AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT | Not Voting | Pass 106–8 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 2949 Concurrence, Amendment 3 FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION | Yea | Pass 76–39 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5524 Concurrence, Amendment 2 UTILITY CHARGE TRANSPARENCY | Yea | Pass 117–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5228 Concurrence, Amendment 2 WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE | Yea | Pass 89–27 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 343 Third Reading CIVIL LAW-TECH | Yea | Pass 75–34 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 4160 Concurrence AUTO INS-RIGHT TO APPRAISAL | Yea | Pass 115–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5487 Third Reading LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP | Yea | Pass 13–7 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 5487 Third Reading, Amendment 3 LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP | Yea | Pass 13–7 |