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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2983 — TRANSPORTATION-VARIOUS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1278 — VICTIMS SAFETY-ELECTRONICS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3087 — METHAMPHETAMINE PRECURSORS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2419 — EPA-LOCAL SITING REVIEW | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3359 — PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES-JURORS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3094 — TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT PROGRAM | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3000 — SCH CD-IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3200 — UNEMPLOYMENT INS-RECOVERY | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2319 — VIRTUAL CURRENCY CONSUM PROT | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3800 — INSURANCE-VARIOUS | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1577 — INS CD-DEPENDENT PARENTS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3141 — EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3098 — CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RECYCLING | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2547 — VETERANS AFFAIRS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2397 — DOC-HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2548 — PROHIBIT AT-HOME ASSAULT KITS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3176 — SHABBONA LAND MGMT AGREEMENT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2801 — SCH CD-STEAM OPPORTUNITY LIST | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2602 — CRIM CD-EXTENDED LIMITATIONS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3238 — HGWY COMMISSIONER COMPENSATION | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3428 — LONG-TERM CARE JOINT TRAINING | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3566 — EVICTION OF MINORS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2962 — VEH CD-THIRD DIVISION | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1364 — JOLIET ARSENAL AUTHORITY | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2456 — RESTAURANT RESERVATION PIRACY | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (74 as lead sponsor)
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SR 854
IL · —
RECOGNIZES-NEHEMIAH ALLIANCE
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SB 4211
IL · —
FINANCE-APPROPRIATIONS
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SR 802
IL · —
MEMORIAL-LINDA J. HANBACK
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SB 3122
IL · —
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
IL · —
INC TX-HEALTH INSURANCE CREDIT
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SB 1935
IL · —
REGULATORY SUNSET-STUDY
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SB 2046
IL · —
$IDOT-I80/MINOOKA
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SR 749
IL · —
IL BACON DAY
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