Rep. David A. Vella
(D-Loves Park)
68th District
Springfield Office:
290-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0455
District Office:
4007 N Mulford Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 329-6741
Bills & Committees
Attorney; lifelong resident of Rockford; graduate, Boylan Catholic High School; B.A., Augustana College; J.D. Northern Illinois University; former member, Rockford Literacy Council; former Board President at Keith County Day School, member, St. Anthony’s Church, married with two children.
Vella-Supported Plan Clarifies Prevailing Wage Rules, Would Ensure Workers Receive Correct Pay
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, would strengthen prevailing wage rules, eliminate confusion and ensure workers receive the correct amount of pay at local public works projects that include federal funding.
Vella-Backed Measure to Expand Access to Alzheimer’s Medication, Remove Barriers Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health insurance providers will be required to cover medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias under a new law backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford.
Vella Backs Responsible Budget Plan, Emphasizes Continued Work to Support Families, Schools and Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session wrapped up Saturday, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, backed a balanced budget plan that cuts government bureaucracy in order to strengthen investment in local schools, support public safety and better prepare Illinois to address economic uncertainty caused by Washington politicians.
Vella Backs Plan to Stop Unlawful Squatters, Strengthen Property Owner Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Law enforcement will be more empowered to remove squatters who are criminally trespassing on private property under a plan backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, that aims to change current practices that have led to lengthy eviction...
Vella Backs Road Safety and Fairness Act, Creation of Fairer Road Test Requirements for Older Adults
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A plan making its way through Springfield backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, would modernize road test requirements and raise the age in which older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from 79 to 87.
Vella Leads House Hearing on Expected Damage of Tariffs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tariffs are going to hurt Illinois families and businesses. That was the message from academic and business experts at a House hearing Thursday organized by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford. “Unambiguously, broad tariffs are a damaging tax on...
Vella, Illinois House Committee to Listen to Experts on Tariff Impact
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, will lead a House committee hearing Thursday with agricultural, retail and business leaders to discuss the devastating economic impact ofPresident Donald Trump’s misguided tariffs. “We’ve seen the market...
Vella Responds to Governor’s Address, Notes Work Ahead to Support Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:
Vella Speaks Out Against Proposed Trump Tariffs, Passes House Resolution Urging Better Path Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about the impact reckless tariffs would have on local families and businesses, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, led passage of a resolution Wednesday condemning Donald Trump’s trade war proposals expected to raise costs on households and put jobs at risk.
Vella Begins New Term, Emphasizes Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the General Assembly beginning a new term Wednesday, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is looking to lower costs for working families and build on recent economic moves aimed at bringing jobs to the region.