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Robert "Bob" RitaDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 28
54
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21
Years of Experience
ILResidence (state)

Robert "Bob" Rita (born October 2, 1969) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 28th District since January 8, 2003. Rita is also the Calumet Township Democratic committeeman and a trustee on the township board. His state representative district includes parts of Chicago's 9th and 34th wards, as well as several suburbs. Rita lists economic redevelopment, equitable school funding and increased health care availability as his top priorities in the state legislature. Rita is an Operating Engineer and a member of Local #150. He is currently being investigated for felony intimidation following an incident in Orland Park, IL on October 4. 2023.Rita has been re-elected four times, and was unopposed in the 2008 general election. His opponent in the February 5, 2008 Democratic primary, Earick Rayburn, was backed by William Dugan - then-head of Operating Engineers Union Local 150. The union contributed nearly $100,000 to Rayburn's campaign.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Moraine Valley Community College
AA Art
1999
Governor State University
Attended
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Assistant Majority Leader
Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Representative
Illinois State House of Representatives
2003 - Current
Former Truck Driver
Cook County Highway Department
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cook County Highway Department
Other Experience1 - 25 of 25
Director
Illinois Township Officials
2001 - Current
Member
Cook County Township Officials
1997 - Current
Member
American Liberties Society Dei Lucani
1995 - Current
Chairperson
Executive Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
Revenue & Finance Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
Ethics & Elections Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and IT Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
Cities & Villages Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Former Chair
Subcommittee on Amusement and Online Gaming, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Business and Occupational Licenses Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Tollway Oversight Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Appropriations for Public Safety, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Income Tax, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Broadband Access and IT Assurance, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Mental Health Subcommittee on Justice System, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Revenue and Finance Subcommittee on Sales and Other Taxes, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Consumer Review, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Business Licenses, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Gaming, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Consumer Protection Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Health Care Licenses Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Subcommittee on Tollway Oversight Review, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Subcommittee on Licensure Review, Illinois State House of Representatives