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Chris Balkema
IL Senate District 53
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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
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL Senate District 53 current
Illinois |
Republican | Jan 8, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,839 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM 1030561 — APPOINT-SHEILA SIMON | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1030482 — APPOINT-ANITA BANERJI | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1030518 — APPOINT-BENJAMIN REYES | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1040104 — APPOINT-JERRY F. COSTELLO II | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1040050 — APPOINT-DEBORAH HAGAN | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1030566 — APPOINT-ALLISON POWERS | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1030489 — APPOINT-RODNEY STEVEN ALFORD | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1040133 — APPOINT-ANTHONY J. VAUGHN | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1030506 — APPOINT-MICHELLE COADY CARTER | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1030512 — APPOINT-JENAN Z. MOHAJIR | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1040120 — APPOINT-JAMES L. BENNETT | Nay | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1030535 — APPOINT-DAVID S. FOX JR. | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1030547 — APPOINT-JEFFREY B. HUEBSCH | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AM 1040031 — APPOINT-CHRISTOPHER A. HARRIS | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3339 — ROAD CAMERA-HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Yea | May 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3193 — PEN CD-SURS-EARNINGS | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1302 — VICTIMS-HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2967 — HIGHER ED-MISCONDUCT SURVEY | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2459 — SILURIFORMES FISH REGULATION | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2772 — IL SPORTS FACILITIES AUTHORITY | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2387 — MHDD CD-OUTPATIENT TREATMENT | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3177 — TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCT-DELIVERY | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2455 — DNR-VARIOUS | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 22 — CROHNS AND COLITIS AWARENESS | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3019 — DENTAL PRACTICE ACT EXTENSION | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (74 as lead sponsor)
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SR 854
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RECOGNIZES-NEHEMIAH ALLIANCE
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SB 4211
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FINANCE-APPROPRIATIONS
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SR 802
IL · —
MEMORIAL-LINDA J. HANBACK
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SB 3122
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BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES
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SR 792
IL · —
CONGRATS-GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS
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SB 1347
IL · —
CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT
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SB 3619
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INC TX-HEALTH INSURANCE CREDIT
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SB 1935
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REGULATORY SUNSET-STUDY
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SB 2046
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$IDOT-I80/MINOOKA
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SR 749
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IL BACON DAY
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