Rachel Ventura (D) - 104th General Assembly

Rachel Ventura (D)

Senator

2023 -

43rd District

Member Details

Springfield Office:
119 B Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8800

District Office:
221 Springfield Ave.
Unit 3
Joliet, IL 60435
(331) 290-0443

Biography

Ventura was born and raised in Joliet. She graduated from Benedictine University with a B.S. in Mathematics and later with an A.S. in Biology from Tidewater Community College. Former actuary, naturalist, pet nurse, substitute teacher and business director. She served from 2018-2022 on the Will County Board and was the Vice President of the Forest Preserve District of Will County. She currently serves as a full-time legislator in the IL State Senate, since 2023. She is the Chair of the Human Rights committee, the Vice-chair of Public Health; and serves on the following committees: Local Government; Child Welfare; Financial Institutions, and Appropriations. She is also a member of the National Council of State Legislators and The Council of State Governments National Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. She is a proud mother to twin daughters.


Associated Representatives:

Dagmara Avelar
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

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Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
SB0042 Rachel Ventura VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/23/2025
SB0043 Rachel Ventura IL CENTURY NETWORK-BROADBAND S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB0044 Rachel Ventura SCH CD-ELECTRIC VEHICLE GRANTS S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB0045 Rachel Ventura BAN DRAGGING BOVINE BY TAIL S Referred to Assignments 1/13/2025
SB0046 Rachel Ventura CD CORR-AGG FACTORS-SENTENCE S Referred to Assignments 1/13/2025
SB0143 Rachel Ventura JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN REFORM S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB0179 Rachel Ventura CD CORR-MED RELEASE-HEARINGS S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB0639 Rachel Ventura LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1513 Rachel Ventura MUNI CD-EMINENT DOMAIN-WATER S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1608 Rachel Ventura CARGO TRANSPORT ACT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1698 Rachel Ventura LAND TRANSFER-WILL COUNTY S Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 29, 2025 10/28/2025
SB1741 Rachel Ventura SCH CD-LIBRARIAN TASK FORCE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/21/2025
SB1757 Rachel Ventura CONSUMER FRAUD-GIFT CREDIT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/21/2025
SB1782 Rachel Ventura CCAP-FAMILIES WITH NEWBORNS S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB1971 Rachel Ventura PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORT ACT S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB1972 Rachel Ventura LATE/MISSED APPOINTMENT FEES S Referred to Assignments 2/6/2025
SB2157 Rachel Ventura DEFORESTATION FREE IL ACT S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB2158 Rachel Ventura ELEC CD-OPEN PRIMARY ELECTIONS S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2159 Rachel Ventura IFA-GUARANTEE FUNDS-CLIMATE BK S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2184 Rachel Ventura USE AND RESEARCH-ENTHEOGENS S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/11/2025
SB2185 Rachel Ventura CD CORR-OPIOID USE DISORDER S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2186 Rachel Ventura AGRI-FOOD INFRA INV TF S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2304 Rachel Ventura UNEMPLOYMENT INS-LABOR DISPUTE S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2306 Rachel Ventura IFA-CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT H Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 5/31/2025
SB2307 Rachel Ventura ELECTRICIAN LICENSING ACT S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2417 Rachel Ventura CD CORR-DRUG DETECTION DOG S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
SB2449 Rachel Ventura STATE MONEYS-NO FOREIGN BONDS S Referred to Assignments 2/7/2025
SB2455 Rachel Ventura DNR-VARIOUS S Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0421 8/15/2025
SB2714 Rachel Ventura ELECTION CODE-VACANCY S Referred to Assignments 10/15/2025
SR0066 Rachel Ventura PARENT-ALIENATION AWARENESS DY S Resolution Adopted 4/11/2025
SR0081 Rachel Ventura RIGHTS OF THE CHILD S Referred to Assignments 2/4/2025
SR0118 Rachel Ventura RACE AMITY DAY S Resolution Adopted 6/1/2025
SR0177 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-GARY T. MARSCHKE S Resolution Adopted 3/20/2025
SR0223 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR. S Resolution Adopted 4/11/2025
SR0224 Rachel Ventura CONGRATS-JOLIET HIST. MUSEUM S Resolution Adopted 5/15/2025
SR0225 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-EDWARD ARAMBASICH S Resolution Adopted 4/11/2025
SR0226 Rachel Ventura CONGRATS-MADI LAVE S Resolution Adopted 5/15/2025
SR0227 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-ROBERT A. PEICKERT S Resolution Adopted 4/11/2025
SR0234 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR. S Resolution Adopted 5/1/2025
SR0235 Rachel Ventura ANIMAL WELFARE DAY S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0333 Rachel Ventura CONGRATS-RALPH SCHULTZ S Resolution Adopted 5/22/2025
SR0336 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-SGT. HOLLIS WELLER S Resolution Adopted 5/22/2025
SR0373 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-SGT. HOLLIS WELLER S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0384 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-MARY ANNE BLAIR S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0398 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-DANIEL J. WILLIS S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0405 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-DREW D. DUZINSKAS S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0416 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-DEBRAH L. MCCAULEY S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0422 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-ASSUNTA L. CAPARELLI S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0462 Rachel Ventura MEMORIAL-FRANK W. RASMUSSON S Resolution Adopted 10/15/2025
SR0487 Rachel Ventura JANE GOODALL DAY S Referred to Assignments 10/28/2025
HB1062 Amy Briel IL-CENTURY-NETWORK-PRIORITIES H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0166 8/15/2025
HB1577 Hoan Huynh INS CD-DEPENDENT PARENTS H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0189 8/15/2025
HB2685 Debbie Meyers-Martin EDUC-SCHOOL LIBRARY TASK FORCE S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 6/2/2025
HB2726 Anna Moeller DNR-REWILDING POLICY H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0062 8/1/2025
HB2976 Nicholas K. Smith SCH CD-STUDENT ABSENCE-PARENT S Referred to Assignments 4/30/2025
HB3373 Nabeela Syed PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE EXAM H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0301 8/15/2025
HB3487 Nabeela Syed BHWC DATA COLLECTION H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0311 8/15/2025
HB3489 Michelle Mussman PHARMACISTS-CONTRACEPTIVES H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0312 8/15/2025
HB3796 Hoan Huynh INSURANCE-PROVIDER PANELS H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0333 8/15/2025
HB3850 Hoan Huynh MEDICAL-SIMULATOR TRAINING H Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0337 8/15/2025
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Bill: SB0042
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-CANNABIS IN VEHICLE
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/23/2025
Bill: SB0043
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: IL CENTURY NETWORK-BROADBAND
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB0044
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-ELECTRIC VEHICLE GRANTS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB0045
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: BAN DRAGGING BOVINE BY TAIL
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 01/13/2025
Bill: SB0046
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-AGG FACTORS-SENTENCE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 01/13/2025
Bill: SB0143
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN REFORM
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB0179
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-MED RELEASE-HEARINGS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB0639
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1513
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MUNI CD-EMINENT DOMAIN-WATER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1608
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CARGO TRANSPORT ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1698
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: LAND TRANSFER-WILL COUNTY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 29, 2025
Last Action Date: 10/28/2025
Bill: SB1741
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-LIBRARIAN TASK FORCE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: SB1757
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CONSUMER FRAUD-GIFT CREDIT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 03/21/2025
Bill: SB1782
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CCAP-FAMILIES WITH NEWBORNS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB1971
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORT ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB1972
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: LATE/MISSED APPOINTMENT FEES
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/06/2025
Bill: SB2157
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: DEFORESTATION FREE IL ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB2158
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-OPEN PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB2159
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: IFA-GUARANTEE FUNDS-CLIMATE BK
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2184
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: USE AND RESEARCH-ENTHEOGENS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SB2185
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-OPIOID USE DISORDER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB2186
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: AGRI-FOOD INFRA INV TF
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2304
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: UNEMPLOYMENT INS-LABOR DISPUTE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2306
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: IFA-CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT
Chamber: H
Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Last Action Date: 05/31/2025
Bill: SB2307
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: ELECTRICIAN LICENSING ACT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2417
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-DRUG DETECTION DOG
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: SB2449
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: STATE MONEYS-NO FOREIGN BONDS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/07/2025
Bill: SB2455
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: DNR-VARIOUS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0421
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: SB2714
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: ELECTION CODE-VACANCY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0066
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: PARENT-ALIENATION AWARENESS DY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SR0081
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 02/04/2025
Bill: SR0118
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: RACE AMITY DAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 06/01/2025
Bill: SR0177
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-GARY T. MARSCHKE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 03/20/2025
Bill: SR0223
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SR0224
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-JOLIET HIST. MUSEUM
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/15/2025
Bill: SR0225
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-EDWARD ARAMBASICH
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SR0226
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-MADI LAVE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/15/2025
Bill: SR0227
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-ROBERT A. PEICKERT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 04/11/2025
Bill: SR0234
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/01/2025
Bill: SR0235
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: ANIMAL WELFARE DAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0333
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-RALPH SCHULTZ
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/22/2025
Bill: SR0336
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-SGT. HOLLIS WELLER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 05/22/2025
Bill: SR0373
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-SGT. HOLLIS WELLER
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0384
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-MARY ANNE BLAIR
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0398
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-DANIEL J. WILLIS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0405
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-DREW D. DUZINSKAS
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0416
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-DEBRAH L. MCCAULEY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0422
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-ASSUNTA L. CAPARELLI
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0462
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-FRANK W. RASMUSSON
Chamber: S
Last Action: Resolution Adopted
Last Action Date: 10/15/2025
Bill: SR0487
Chief Sponsor: Rachel Ventura
ABR - Short Description: JANE GOODALL DAY
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 10/28/2025
Bill: HB1062
Chief Sponsor: Amy Briel
ABR - Short Description: IL-CENTURY-NETWORK-PRIORITIES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0166
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB1577
Chief Sponsor: Hoan Huynh
ABR - Short Description: INS CD-DEPENDENT PARENTS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0189
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB2685
Chief Sponsor: Debbie Meyers-Martin
ABR - Short Description: EDUC-SCHOOL LIBRARY TASK FORCE
Chamber: S
Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 06/02/2025
Bill: HB2726
Chief Sponsor: Anna Moeller
ABR - Short Description: DNR-REWILDING POLICY
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0062
Last Action Date: 08/01/2025
Bill: HB2976
Chief Sponsor: Nicholas K. Smith
ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-STUDENT ABSENCE-PARENT
Chamber: S
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: 04/30/2025
Bill: HB3373
Chief Sponsor: Nabeela Syed
ABR - Short Description: PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE EXAM
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0301
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB3487
Chief Sponsor: Nabeela Syed
ABR - Short Description: BHWC DATA COLLECTION
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0311
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB3489
Chief Sponsor: Michelle Mussman
ABR - Short Description: PHARMACISTS-CONTRACEPTIVES
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0312
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB3796
Chief Sponsor: Hoan Huynh
ABR - Short Description: INSURANCE-PROVIDER PANELS
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0333
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025
Bill: HB3850
Chief Sponsor: Hoan Huynh
ABR - Short Description: MEDICAL-SIMULATOR TRAINING
Chamber: H
Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0337
Last Action Date: 08/15/2025

Committee: Appropriations
Code: SAPP
Chairman: Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Committee: Child Welfare
Code: SCHW
Chairman: Lakesia Collins
Committee: Financial Institutions
Code: SFIC
Chairman: Mark L. Walker
Committee: Human Rights
Code: SHUM
Chairman: Rachel Ventura
Committee: Local Government
Code: SLGV
Chairman: Adriane Johnson
Committee: Public Health
Code: PBHE
Chairman: Mike Simmons