Laura M. Murphy is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate representing the 28th district since October 2015.^[1] The 28th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Roselle and Schaumburg.^[2][3]

She previously served as a member of the Des Plaines City Council.^[1]

As of July 2022, Senator Murphy is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:^[4]

• (Chairwoman of) Appropriations - Constitutional Offices Committee (SAPP-SACO)
• Appropriations Committee (SAPP)
• Assignments Committee (SCOA)
• Commerce Committee (SCOM)
• Environment and Conservation Committee (SNVR)
• Executive Committee (SEXC)
• (Chairwoman of) Executive Appointments Committee (SEXA)
• (Chairwoman of) Executive - Elections Committee (SEXC-SEOE)
• Executive - Government Operations Committee (SEXC-SEGO)
• Financial Institutions Committee (SFIC)
• Higher Education Committee (SCHE)
• Labor Committee (SLAB)
• Local Government Committee (SLGV)
• Redistricting Committee (SRED)
• Redistricting - Northwest Cook County (SRED-SRNC)