SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy will continue to serve as assistant majority leader of the Illinois Senate for the 104th General Assembly.

“It is humbling to be given this opportunity to continue to serve as assistant majority leader,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “This position allows me to work more closely with my colleagues to address critical issues and advance legislation that brings positive change to our great state.”

As an assistant majority leader in the Senate Democratic Caucus, Murphy has worked alongside her colleagues on policy issues such as health care access, affordable insulin and lowering prescription drug costs.

In addition to her duties as assistant majority leader, Murphy serves as the chair of the Senate Executive Appointments Committee, and sits on six additional Senate Committees: Appropriations, Assignments, Consumer Protection, Executive, Local Government and Transportation.

“I am committed to driving solutions to problems that reflect the values and priorities of working families throughout the 28th District and the state,” Murphy said. “By fostering collaboration across the Senate, we can create policies that address the diverse needs of our constituents and deliver real results for all Illinoisans.”

Murphy will serve in this position throughout the 104th General Assembly.