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Chris Balkema

IL Senate District 53

Republican Illinois since Jan 8, 2025

Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0

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Issue areas

Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags

Economy & Taxes 64Criminal Justice & Policing 62Government Operations & Budget 59Environment & Energy 42Education 37Gun Policy 31Civil Rights & Liberties 25Social Services & Welfare 21Transportation & Infrastructure 21Healthcare 19Labor & Employment 17Housing 16Technology & Privacy 15Agriculture 9Elections & Voting 8Veterans Affairs 7Banking & Finance 5Immigration 4Defense & Military 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Other 2

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
IL Senate District 53 current
Illinois
 Republican Jan 8, 2025 — openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,839 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
SB 2837 — SCH CD-ASTHMA MEDICATION Yea Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2914 — SCH CD-REMOVE/DISMISS TEACHERS Nay Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3669 — SCH-MULTI-TIER SYSTEM SUPPORT Nay Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 939 — EDUCATION-TECH Yea Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3517 — INS-GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICE Yea Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3465 — CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS Nay Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2828 — CTY/MUNI CD-BUILDING INSPECTOR Not voting Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3620 — REGULATORY SUNSET-BOILERS Yea Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3019 — FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER Yea Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3608 — TOLL HWY-TOLL HWY AUTHORITY Yea Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3272 — RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS PLANS Nay Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3565 — PUB AID-TOWNSHIPS Nay Apr 14, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3224 — ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3688 — MENOPAUSE THERAPY & EDUCATION Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3149 — VEH CD-MIRRORS Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2846 — DENTAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3321 — LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3018 — IFA-FIRE TRUCK LOANS Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3226 — SCH CD-AG ED PROGRAM REPORT Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3818 — DEPT MILITARY AFF-JEEP PGRAM Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3720 — HIGHER ED-REVERSE TRANSFER Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3896 — WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3706 — ADOPTION-CONFIDENTIAL INTERMED Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2645 — FIRE STATION REHABILITATION Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 3645 — REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION Yea Mar 26, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (74 as lead sponsor)

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