Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Chicago)
1st District
Springfield Office:
521-B Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1117
District Office:
4374 S. Archer
Chicago, IL 60632
773-236-0117
Bills & Committees
Full-time legislator; former educator and college counselor at CPS; B.S. in urban planning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; member of the Chicago Teachers Union, member of Local School Council for the Back of the Yards High School; volunteer soccer coach and lifelong resident of the Gage Park neighborhood in Chicago.
Ortíz Advances Proposal Looking to Make Community College More Affordable for Adult Learners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is working to make community college programs more accessible and affordable for in-state adult learners, passing House Bill 5135 out of the House Higher Education Committee on Thursday to remove unnecessary restrictions on state funding.
Ortíz Welcomes News of U.S. Supreme Court Striking Down Trump Tariff Scheme
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding the news of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority by levying burdensome and costly tariffs on goods from nearly every U.S. trading partner and his remarks during the State of the Union:
Ortíz Lays Out Plan to Protect Charter School Students and their Education Under New Bill
Responding to his community’s concerns over mid-year charter school closures and crises, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is fighting for legislation that would institute safeguards and deliver greater stability to safeguard charter school students and teachers.
Ortiz to Focus on Bringing Resources, Investment Back to Community in Upcoming State Budget Negotiations
Underscoring his commitment to secure state dollars to support Southwest Side families, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after the Governor’s annual Budget Address:
Ortíz Introduces Measure Expanding Broadband to More Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, has introduced a plan to expand the availability and accessibility of broadband services to more low-income Illinoisans, ensuring families and students have a quality internet connection to complete studies and work.
Ortíz Pushes for Council to Advise State on Funding, Policy Challenges Facing After School Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Building on his progress providing more after school program opportunities to Illinois students, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation to accurately and fully address the funding and policy challenges they face.
Ortíz Calls on Trump to Refund Americans for “Tax America First” Tariff Scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, championed House Resolution 623 calling on President Trump, Congressional Republicans and the U.S. Treasury to refund Americans for the cost of the president’s senseless, illegal and out-of-control tariff wars.
Ortíz ‘Clean Slate’ Measure Sealing Records of Non-Violent, Minor Offenses Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Legislation supported by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, that will open up educational, housing and career opportunities to millions of Illinoisans with non-violent arrest records has been signed into law.
Ortíz Measure to Lower Energy Costs, Invest in Renewable, Sustainable Resources Signed into Law
JOLIET, Ill. – A transformative reform package supported by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D- Chicago, to lower energy bills, capture surplus clean energy and expand eligibility for home energy relief was signed into law yesterday.
Ortíz-Backed Transit Reform Law Aims to Make Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient, and Reliable
CHICAGO – A major transit reform package law passed by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, was signed into law earlier today, continuing his commitment to making buses and trains safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed for the working families and young people in his community.