Laura M. Murphy
Moderate Influence #2 overall · #2 in SenateAt a Glance
Laura M. Murphy ranks #2 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 9 laws with a 17% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 176 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Laura M. Murphy's Influence Comes From
44%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
93%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
61%
Sponsor Pull
Bills Laura sponsors are 12% more likely to advance
Key Signals
- Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
- Bills they sponsor outperform predictions (positive pull)
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts, not Moneyball. Moneyball scores legislative effectiveness. These figures are donations to matched candidate committees in the disclosure window.
2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13. Linked via Citizens for Laura M Murphy
$380,446.10
Total received
198
Receipts
1
Committees
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens for Laura M Murphy 25591 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (95%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Council of Illinois PAC | — | — | 3 | $50,000.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | — | — | 1 | $20,000.00 |
| Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC | — | — | 1 | $14,000.00 |
| Illinois Political Action Committee for Education | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge No. 7 | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois PAC | — | — | 2 | $9,268.71 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 3 | $9,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 4 | $8,770.34 |
| Sysco Corp. | — | — | 2 | $8,500.00 |
| Allwyn North America Inc. | — | — | 2 | $8,500.00 |
| IMHA PAC | — | — | 2 | $8,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | — | — | 3 | $7,500.00 |
| Aurora Austriaco | Attorney | Valentine Austriaco and Bueschel, P.C. | 3 | $6,000.00 |
| Neil Bluhm | President | JMB Realty | 1 | $6,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers PAC | — | — | 2 | $6,000.00 |
| Abbott Laboratories Employee PAC | — | — | 4 | $5,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Bridge & Structural Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 1 IPAL Fund | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Illinois State Medical Society PAC | — | — | 2 | $4,000.00 |
| Vision Management Services | — | — | 2 | $4,000.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Health Care Council of Illinois PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $25,000.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | Ameren Illinois Saint Louis, MO | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $3,000.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | Mark Anderson Retired · Retired Park Ridge, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | Google Client Services Mountain View, CA | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | DENT-IL-PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | Electrical Contractors' Association PAC Westchester, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | Illinois Optometric Association PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC Des Plaines, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $20,000.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | Northwest Suburban Teachers Union Schaumburg, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-27 | Schaumburg Area Democrats Hoffman Estates, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-14 | Aurora Austriaco Attorney · Valentine Austriaco and Bueschel, P.C. Park Ridge, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $3,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Anderson Legislative Conusulting LTD Springfield, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Anheuser-Busch Companies Saint Louis, MO | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | CAR of Illinois Springfield, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. Washington, DC | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | National Association of Landscape Professionals Fairfax, VA | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Ravinia Communities LLC Northbrook, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $3,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Sysco Corp. Houston, TX | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Taft Stettinius & Holliser LLP Cincinnati, OH | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | UP Railroad Company Chicago, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Zurich Schaumburg, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Abbott Laboratories Employee PAC North Chicago, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Community BANCPAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Friends of Sean McDermott Countryside, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-08-05 | Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Assoc.PAC Springfield, IL | Citizens for Laura M Murphy | $3,500.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
9
Laws Passed
17%
Effectiveness Rate
2.8
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
11%
Cross-Party Bills
176
Unique Collaborators
44.1
Moneyball Score
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Ceremonial Focus
Value Assessment
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14%
Predicted Effectiveness
17%
Actual Effectiveness
-3%
Residual
Overvalued
Value Pctl: 0
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Laura M. Murphy.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB0069 | INS CODE-RIDING THERAPY | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB0071 | IEMA-SCHOOL SAFETY | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB0126 | INS CD-ALZHEIMER'S TREATMENT | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB0851 | TRANSPORTATION-TECH | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1329 | SCH CD-ED LICENSE-DISCLOSURE | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1550 | LIBRARY SYSTEMS-STATE GRANTS | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1612 | PARK DIST - COMPETITIVE BIDS | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1941 | VEH CD-FLASHING LIGHTS | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2425 | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2426 | TREE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 36 members (36D/0R) (36 members, 0% cohesion).