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Democratic
· Senator
Rachel Ventura
Represents District 43 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 217 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 1,156 of 1,206 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
41 of 105
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 29.5
Roll calls on record
1,206
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 9, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 104th General Assembly.
How Rachel Ventura votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Rachel Ventura sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Rachel Ventura is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 217 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SR0757 · FSGS AWARENESS DAY
In plain English Designates June 9, 2026 as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to bring attention to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis disease.
Senate Public Health Committee · 2026-05-19 · Failed 5–2
SB3076 · PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISABILITY
In plain English Expands disability benefits to include county correctional officers and sheriff employees, and requires continued health insurance coverage for those injured in the line of duty.
Senate Local Government Committee · 2026-03-25 · Passed 6–3
SB1950 · SANITARY FOOD PREPARATION
Senate Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 30–27
SJR0039 · NAT. INFRASTRUCTURE BANK
Senate Financial Institutions Committee · 2025-05-28 · Passed 5–2
SB0613 · HUMAN RIGHTS-TECH
Senate Human Rights Committee · 2025-05-15 · Passed 5–2
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Seth LewisRepublican · District 24 · 227 shared contested votes
49%
Darby HillsRepublican · District 26 · 224 shared contested votes
46%
John CurranRepublican · District 41 · 223 shared contested votes
38%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (50 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Rachel Ventura was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced105
Out of committee53
Passed one chamber49
Passed both chambers41
Became law41
Never left committee52
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 29.5 bills that became law this session.
DNR-HEALTHY FORESTS GRANTS
Amends the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act. Provides that all grants issued under the Act shall be cost-share grants. Provides that the cost-share approved by the Department of Natural Resources may include in-kind contributions of the applicant. Provides that grants issued under the Act…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0726 · 2026-07-31
JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that either the court or the State's Attorney, or both, (rather than the State's Attorney) or an entity designated by the State's Attorney, may establish community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency.…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0668 · 2026-07-31
CONSUMER RIGHT TO RETURN
In plain English Requires retail stores to offer refunds in cash or other methods besides store credit for unopened, unused products, with violations capped at $25 per incident and $500 yearly per store.
Official synopsis: Creates the Consumer Product Return Act. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment shall not limit the method of return or refund to the issuance of store credit when accepting the return of an unopened or unused consumer product from a consumer. Provides that a retail…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0593 · 2026-07-24
PLUG-IN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
In plain English Allows plug-in solar energy systems under 391 watts and restricts homeowners' associations and landlords from prohibiting them.
Official synopsis: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "plug-in solar energy system". Provides that an electricity provider shall not require an eligible customer who uses, or intends to install and use, a plug-in solar energy system to do certain actions. Provides that a plug-in solar energy system…
Out of committeeSenate Floor Amendment No. 7 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
Creates the Restock the Block Act. Defines terms. Imposes an annual fee on covered entities equal to 10% of the property value of each residential property owned in excess of 10 properties, increasing by an additional 10% for each additional block of 10 properties, up…
Passed one chamberRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
JANE GOODALL DAY
In plain English Declares April 3, 2026 as Jane Goodall Day in Illinois to recognize her life, work, and contributions to conservation and environmental sustainability.
Official synopsis: Declares April 3, 2026 as Jane Goodall Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the life and work of Jane Goodall, Ph.D. and the importance of conservation, sustainability, and living in peace with our environment.
Became lawAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen · 2026-06-30
CONGRATS-BOLINGBROOK FD
Congratulates five members of the Bolingbrook Fire Department, Lieutenant Joseph Valach, Firefighter-Paramedics Cristian Abarca, John Biederman, Blake Coughlin, and Brandon Roat, on receiving the Firefighter Excellence Unit Citation Award on May 12, 2026.
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-06-01
TENANTS-RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Creates the Multi-Unit Residential Rental Property Right of First Refusal Act. Requires the owner of a multi-unit residential rental property that offers the property for sale to provide written notice to each tenant and the tenants' association offering the tenants' association an opportunity to purchase…
Not out of committeeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
CORP OWNERSHIP REAL ESTATE
Creates the Restock the Block Act. Imposes on a "covered entity" an annual fee of 10% of the property value of each residential property owned by the covered entity in excess of 10 single family homes or 8 multi-family homes. Provides that this fee is…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
VEHICLE HISTORY REPORTS
Creates the Vehicle History Report Requirements for Used or Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Act. Requires every licensed motor vehicle dealer in the State to provide a current vehicle history report to each customer to whom the licensed motor vehicle dealer sells a used or pre-owned vehicle.…
Not out of committeeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
CIVIL LAW-TECH
Amends the Eminent Domain Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-06-01
BUSINESS-TECH
In plain English Requires businesses using conversational artificial intelligence in chat interfaces to clearly disclose to consumers they are communicating with an automated system, not a human.
Official synopsis: Creates the Consumer Artificial Intelligence Notice Act. Provides that a person who uses a conversational customer service artificial intelligence system in a chat interface to communicate with a consumer shall provide the consumer with a clear and conspicuous disclosure that the consumer is communicating with…
Passed one chamberRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-05-31
RACE AMITY DAY
In plain English Declares June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day and invites communities to reflect on diversity and reach out to one another.
Official synopsis: Declares June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day. Invites communities across the United States of America to join in introspection and reflection on the beauty and richness of the diverse peoples of this great nation while reaching out with a spirit of amity toward one…
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-30
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Creates the Illinois Data Privacy Protection Act. Applies to legal entities that conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that satisfy one or more of the following thresholds: during a calendar year, controls or processes personal…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
DATA CENTERS-VARIOUS
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Establishes the data center self-direct program to allow for customers taking service under the data center tariff to receive a reduction in the charges collected for the procurement of renewable energy resources. Provides that the reduction in charges available…
Not out of committeeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
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SB0118 · 2026-05-31
DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3258 · 2026-05-31
INS-RENTAL VEHICLE COVERAGE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4304 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS (Senate Third Reading)
HB5024 · 2026-05-31
MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES (Senate Third Reading)
SB3398 · 2026-05-31
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON (Senate Concurrence)
SB3273 · 2026-05-31
UTILITIES-INTERCONNECTIONS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3037 · 2026-05-31
DARK SKY ACT (Senate Concurrence)
HB4571 · 2026-05-31
COUNTIES CD-AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Senate Third Reading)
SB0318 · 2026-05-31
BUSINESS-TECH (Senate Concurrence)
SB3967 · 2026-05-31
NURSING HOME SURVEYOR REPORT (Senate Concurrence)
HJR0046 · 2026-05-31
LITTLE PALESTINE WAY (Senate Motion To Adopt)
SB3465 · 2026-05-31
CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (Senate Concurrence)
SB3321 · 2026-05-31
LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3019 · 2026-05-31
FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER (Senate Concurrence)
SB3049 · 2026-05-31
NEWBORN METABOLIC SCREENING (Senate Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-31
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (Senate Third Reading)
SB3222 · 2026-05-31
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME (Senate Concurrence)
SB3020 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT (Senate Concurrence)
HB5090 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION (Senate Third Reading)
SB3044 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER-EFFECT (Senate Concurrence)
SB3048 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-LETHALITY (Senate Concurrence)
SB2951 · 2026-05-31
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE TIME (Senate Concurrence)
HB4496 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-STATE LABS (Senate Third Reading)
HB4379 · 2026-05-31
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS (Senate Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-31
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3086 · 2026-05-31
STATE PERMITTED INVESTMENTS (Senate Concurrence)
HB2949 · 2026-05-31
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION (Senate Third Reading)
HB2783 · 2026-05-31
CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (Senate Third Reading)
SB2762 · 2026-05-31
INS-SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4911 · 2026-05-31
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME (Senate Third Reading)
SB3255 · 2026-05-31
DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM (Senate Concurrence)
SB3777 · 2026-05-31
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT (Senate Concurrence)
SB3645 · 2026-05-31
REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION (Senate Concurrence)
HB0957 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB2427 · 2026-05-31
SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4377 · 2026-05-31
PHA-NO WORK REQUIREMENTS (Senate Third Reading)
SB2771 · 2026-05-31
SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION (Senate Concurrence)
SB3365 · 2026-05-31
MEDICARE/MEDICAID DUAL ELIGIBL (Senate Concurrence)
HB5511 · 2026-05-31
DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE (Senate Third Reading)
HB0111 · 2026-05-31
$FY 2027 BUDGET (Senate Third Reading)
HB4248 · 2026-05-31
ALGORITHMIC PRICE TRANSPARENCY (Senate Third Reading)
HB3663 · 2026-05-31
COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS (Senate Third Reading)
HB0958 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB3798 · 2026-05-31
MENTAL HEALTH 9-1-1 CALLS (Senate Concurrence)
SB0807 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Concurrence)
SB3484 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (Senate Concurrence)
SB2524 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE (Senate Concurrence)
HB0862 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB2645 · 2026-05-31
FIRE STATION REHABILITATION (Senate Concurrence)
HB0952 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
HB4438 · 2026-05-31
STATE BEE DESIGNATION (Senate Third Reading)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1206 total roll-call votes this session).
Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundary files, simplified for display. For an exact address, use the legislature’s own district finder.
Who represents this ground
Illinois builds each Senate district from exactly two House districts: Senate 43 is House 85 plus House 86. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Rachel Ventura on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Rachel VenturaState Senate 43 · Democratic · this page
Dee AvelarState House 85 · Democratic
100%
Larry WalshState House 86 · Democratic
99%
In Washington
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