| Full Name: | Rita Mayfield |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (IL) - District 60, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 07/06/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Female |
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| Family: | 2 Children |
| Birth Place: | Waukegan, IL |
| Home City: | Waukegan, IL |
Summary
Representative Rita Mayfield
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SB 681 - Authorizes State Residents To Purchase Ammunition From In-State Companies
Legislation (Nay)
Dec. 4, 2012 - Authorizes Illinois state residents to purchase ammunition from any individual or business located within the state (Sec. 5). Requires the ammunition to ...
HB 203 - Limit on Sale of Firearms Within a Certain Time Period
Legislation (Yea)
April 13, 2011 - -Authorizes an individual to acquire more than 1 handgun within a 30-day period upon application to the Department of State Police and completion of an ...
HB 3499 - Firearm Waiting Period Exemptions
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
April 12, 2011 - -Requires the withholding of every concealable firearm for at least 72 hours after purchase, unless the sale was to a petitioner who is protected by ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Jobs
Jan. 1, 2012 - Our economy has hit considerable turbulence for a variety of reasons, particularly mismanagement by large financial institutions. I will work to foster relations with companies ...
Issue Position: Budget
Jan. 1, 2012 - The budget is in desperate need of tough yet sensible choices. I will work on a thorough review of both income and expenditures with the ...
Issue Position: Education
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - Teaching our children is one of the most important duties we share as a community. As your representative, I will vigorously pursue legislation which increases ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 0% |
| 2010 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights | F |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Public Sector Unions ($21,250.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Rita Mayfield refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=97&MemberID=1761
District Website
http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/mayfieldr/index.htm
General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/representativeritamayfield
Capitol
200-3 South Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-558-1012
Fax: 217-558-1092
District
120 South Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-599-2800
Fax: 847-599-2955
