Laura Ellman (D) - 104th General Assembly

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

District Office:
24W500 Maple Ave.
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, and two adult children.


Associated Representatives:

Janet Yang Rohr
Margaret A. DeLaRosa

View All Bills
Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
SB0008 Laura Ellman SAFE GUN STORAGE S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0031 7/28/2025
SB1225 Laura Ellman DHS-CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1293 Laura Ellman CRIM PRO-WARRANTS AND SUMMONS S Referred to Assignments 1/28/2025
SB1311 Laura Ellman FISH-IL CONSERVATION STAMP S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/21/2025
SB1419 Laura Ellman $ISBE-HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS S Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 7/2/2025
SB1789 Laura Ellman RIPARIAN PROTECTION ACT S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1790 Laura Ellman EXTREME WEATHER RECOVERY ACT S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1791 Laura Ellman TRANSIT-TO-TRAILS PROGRAM S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1792 Laura Ellman FRAUD-ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB1793 Laura Ellman CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0124 8/1/2025
SB1794 Laura Ellman EPA-ENHANCED MONITORING S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1795 Laura Ellman IDOT-OUTDOOR LIGHTING S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1949 Laura Ellman STORMWATER DRAINAGE-URBAN AREA S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1974 Laura Ellman TELEHEALTH FACILITY FEES S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB2122 Laura Ellman CERTIFICATE FREE SALE-FEES S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2123 Laura Ellman CONSUMER FRD-IMITATION FIREARM S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2309 Laura Ellman RIVERS/LAKES/STREAMS-FUND S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0142 8/1/2025
SB2310 Laura Ellman NET ELECTRICITY METERING S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB2311 Laura Ellman FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/9/2025
SB2312 Laura Ellman $DCEO-CHLDREN’S MUSEUM S Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 7/2/2025
SB2313 Laura Ellman EV REBATE ACT-ADMINISTRATION S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2314 Laura Ellman SHORELINE RESTORATION FUNDING S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0143 8/1/2025
SB2315 Laura Ellman BONDS-SHORELINE PROTECTION S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2316 Laura Ellman PARENTAL CONSENT SOCIAL MEDIA S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2317 Laura Ellman FINANCE-CONTRACT-SIGNATURES S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB2318 Laura Ellman MISLEADING PRACTICES PENALTY S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0144 8/1/2025
SB2319 Laura Ellman VIRTUAL CURRENCY CONSUM PROT S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0429 8/18/2025
SB2331 Laura Ellman LIVESTOCK FACILITY SPACING S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2332 Laura Ellman NEW LIVESTOCK FACILITIES S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2333 Laura Ellman LIVESTOCK EXPAND-WATER REPORT S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2401 Laura Ellman WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/9/2025
SB2438 Laura Ellman SCH CD-RADON TESTING S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB2472 Laura Ellman INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2625 Laura Ellman $AG-CROP INS REB INIT S Referred to Assignments 3/4/2025
SR0006 Laura Ellman RADON ACTION MONTH S Resolution Adopted 1/29/2025
SR0228 Laura Ellman CONGRATS-NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPT. S Resolution Adopted 5/15/2025
SR0230 Laura Ellman GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0254 Laura Ellman CONGRATS-OSWALD'S PHARMACY S Resolution Adopted 5/15/2025
SR0275 Laura Ellman CONGRATS-ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP S Resolution Adopted 5/15/2025
SJR0038 Laura Ellman ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE S Adopted Both Houses 5/9/2025
HB0042 Terra Costa Howard LIBRARIES-NONRESIDENTS-FEES H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0036 8/1/2025
HB1168 Terra Costa Howard DAY CARE CENTER-CIVIC ORG H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0045 8/1/2025
HB1699 Dagmara Avelar EPA-PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0050 8/1/2025
HB1843 Suzanne M. Ness MUNI CD-ZONING LIMITS S Re-assigned to Executive 10/14/2025
HB2380 Lindsey LaPointe EV REBATE-APPLICATIONS S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
HB2874 Martha Deuter CONTROLLED SUB-EPHEDRINE H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0252 8/15/2025
HB3039 Janet Yang Rohr SCH CD-HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0267 8/15/2025
HB3252 Rick Ryan SCH CD-WORK PREP COURSE S Referred to Assignments 4/14/2025
HB3272 Janet Yang Rohr SWIMMING FACILITY UV PROTECT S Referred to Assignments 4/8/2025
HB3499 Eva-Dina Delgado NET ELECTRICITY METERING S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
HB3799 Bob Morgan INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE S Referred to Assignments 4/14/2025
View All Bills
Bill: SB0008
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: SAFE GUN STORAGE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0031
Last Action Date: 07/28/2025
Bill: SB1225
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: DHS-CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
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
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
Bill: SB1419
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: $ISBE-HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 07/02/2025
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
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
Bill: SB1791
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: TRANSIT-TO-TRAILS PROGRAM
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1792
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: FRAUD-ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB1793
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0124
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
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
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
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
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
Bill: SB2122
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: CERTIFICATE FREE SALE-FEES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
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
Bill: SB2309
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: RIVERS/LAKES/STREAMS-FUND
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0142
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: SB2310
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: NET ELECTRICITY METERING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB2311
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: FLOOD CONTROL-FLOOD PLAN
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/09/2025
Bill: SB2312
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-CHLDREN’S MUSEUM
Chamber: S
Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 07/02/2025
Bill: SB2313
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: EV REBATE ACT-ADMINISTRATION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB2314
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: SHORELINE RESTORATION FUNDING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0143
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: SB2315
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: BONDS-SHORELINE PROTECTION
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB2316
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: PARENTAL CONSENT SOCIAL MEDIA
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB2317
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: FINANCE-CONTRACT-SIGNATURES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB2318
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: MISLEADING PRACTICES PENALTY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0144
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: SB2319
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: VIRTUAL CURRENCY CONSUM PROT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0429
Last Action Date: 08/18/2025
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
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
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
Bill: SB2401
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 05/09/2025
Bill: SB2438
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-RADON TESTING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
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
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
Bill: SR0006
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: RADON ACTION MONTH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 01/29/2025
Bill: SR0228
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPT.
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/15/2025
Bill: SR0230
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0254
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-OSWALD'S PHARMACY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/15/2025
Bill: SR0275
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/15/2025
Bill: SJR0038
Chief Sponsor: Laura Ellman
ABR - Short Description: ADJOURN HOUSE & SENATE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Adopted Both Houses
Last Action Date: 05/09/2025
Bill: HB0042
Chief Sponsor: Terra Costa Howard
ABR - Short Description: LIBRARIES-NONRESIDENTS-FEES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0036
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: HB1168
Chief Sponsor: Terra Costa Howard
ABR - Short Description: DAY CARE CENTER-CIVIC ORG
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0045
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: HB1699
Chief Sponsor: Dagmara Avelar
ABR - Short Description: EPA-PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0050
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: HB1843
Chief Sponsor: Suzanne M. Ness
ABR - Short Description: MUNI CD-ZONING LIMITS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Re-assigned to Executive
Last Action Date: 10/14/2025
Bill: HB2380
Chief Sponsor: Lindsey LaPointe
ABR - Short Description: EV REBATE-APPLICATIONS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HB2874
Chief Sponsor: Martha Deuter
ABR - Short Description: CONTROLLED SUB-EPHEDRINE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0252
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB3039
Chief Sponsor: Janet Yang Rohr
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0267
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB3252
Chief Sponsor: Rick Ryan
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-WORK PREP COURSE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/14/2025
Bill: HB3272
Chief Sponsor: Janet Yang Rohr
ABR - Short Description: SWIMMING FACILITY UV PROTECT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/08/2025
Bill: HB3499
Chief Sponsor: Eva-Dina Delgado
ABR - Short Description: NET ELECTRICITY METERING
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HB3799
Chief Sponsor: Bob Morgan
ABR - Short Description: INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/14/2025

Committee: Environment and Conservation
Code: SNVR
Chairman: Laura Ellman
Committee: Financial Institutions
Code: SFIC
Chairman: Mark L. Walker
Committee: Human Rights
Code: SHUM
Chairman: Rachel Ventura
Committee: Insurance
Code: SINS
Chairman: Julie A. Morrison
Committee: Transportation
Code: STRN
Chairman: Ram Villivalam