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.
Un Proyecto Impulsado por Ortiz que Impide los Centros de Detención de Trump en los Vecindarios Fue Aprobado por el Senado
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Un plan, impulsado por el rep. Estatal Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, que prohíbe la instalación de centros de detención inmigratoria a menos de 1,500 pies de áreas especificadas como hogares, parques, escuelas y guarderías, se aprobó por el Senado el lunes, y ahora pasará al gobernador para su aprobación final.
Ortíz-backed Bill Stopping Trump’s Detention Centers in Neighborhoods Passes Senate Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A plan, backed by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, prohibiting immigration detention centers within 1,500 ft. of specified areas including homes, parks, schools and daycare centers passed out of the Senate on Monday, and will head to the Governor for final approval.
Ortíz Cuts Costs, Protects Public School Funding in Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the House adjourned on Monday, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, supported a responsible state budget and several bills to cut costs, bring price transparency and expand support for students.
Ortíz Bill Increasing Tuition Assistance to Community College Students Passes Senate Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure championed by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, which would expand state tuition assistance for community college students passed out of the Senate on Thursday.
Ortíz-backed Bill Addressing Issues with Digital Coupons Passes Senate Vote
A bill, backed by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, requiring all grocery chains that offer e-coupons in Illinois to provide, and honor, a physical coupon alternative passed out of the Senate on Wednesday, and now heads to the governor for final approval.
Ortíz Passes Measure Expanding Coverage for Children with Speech-Language Disorders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed Senate Bill 2899 out of the House Insurance Committee on Tuesday that would expand health insurance coverage for rehabilitative and habilitative services for children under 19 years of age that have an acquired speech-language disorder. The measure now heads to the House Floor for consideration.
Ortíz Passes Bill Increasing Tuition Assistance to Community College Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, advanced a plan out of the House last week to make community college programs more affordable for in-state adult learners.
Ortíz Passes Measure to Create Higher Education Bill of Rights to Protect Against Trump’s Attacks
State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, advanced a measure on Tuesday to create a Higher Education Student Bill of Rights, aiming to enshrine protections for freedom of speech, organization and academic integrity on college campuses in light of federal attacks on higher education institutions.
Ortíz Helps Pass Measure Stopping Trump’s Detention Centers in Neighborhoods
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to end the abusive and disruptive presence of Donald Trump’s deportation agents across Illinois communities, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, backed a plan Wednesday to prohibit immigration detention centers within 1,500 ft. of specified areas including homes, parks, schools and daycare centers.
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.