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Summary

Representative Robert 'Bob' A. Rita

Full Name: Robert 'Bob' A. Rita
Office: State House (IL) - District 28, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Divorced; 1 Child: Ashley
Birth Date: 10/02/1969
Birth Place: Oaklawn, IL
Home City: Blue Island, IL
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

SB 681 - Authorizes State Residents To Purchase Ammunition From In-State Companies
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

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
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 ...

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Recent Public Statements

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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 D
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Campaign Finances

Top industry General Trade Unions ($19,350.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Robert Rita refused to tell citizens where he 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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View Robert 'Bob' A. Rita's Illinois State Legislative Election 2004 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

District Email
robertbobrita@aol.com

Capitol Website
http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=97&MemberID=1673

District Website
http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/ritar/

Capitol
281 South Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-558-1000
Fax: 217-558-1091

District
4818 West 137th Street, Suite 2
Crestwood, IL 60445
Phone: 708-396-2822
Fax: 708-396-2898

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