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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 1141 — GENERAL ANESTHESIA COVERAGE | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2409 — PFAS-FIREFIGHTING PPE | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1628 — SEIZURE & FORFEITURE REPORT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3214 — DHFS-MEDICARE PART A BUY-IN | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1120 — VEH CD-BLOOD TYPE & RH FACTOR | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2442 — TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPT DEVICE | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 79 — PEN CD-IMRF-RETURN TO SERVICE | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3760 — IDNR-GRAY FOX SEASON | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2418 — YOUTH SPORTS COMMISSION | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1270 — HEALTH CARE-VOLUNTEER LICENSE | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1821 — HWY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3373 — PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE EXAM | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — MISSING PERSONS IDENTIFICATION | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3011 — COMMUNITY COLLEGE-BOARD OATH | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3725 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILLING ACT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3710 — CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1316 — SCH CD-GUN INCIDENT REPORTING | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1908 — MWRD-DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2179 — REGULATION-TECH | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3125 — VEH CD- INSTRUCTOR DL REQ | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1615 — COURTHOUSE FLAG | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2574 — SCH CD-ISBE-ASSESSMENT REPORT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 28 — ILLINOIS RECEIVERSHIP ACT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3352 — COLLECTION AGENCY COERCED DEBT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3360 — VETERINARIAN LICENSE DISPLAY | 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
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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
IL · —
INC TX-HEALTH INSURANCE CREDIT
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SB 1935
IL · —
REGULATORY SUNSET-STUDY
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SB 2046
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$IDOT-I80/MINOOKA
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SR 749
IL · —
IL BACON DAY
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