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Chris Balkema
IL Senate District 53
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
| 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 2459 — PUBLIC ACCOUNTING LICENSURE | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2506 — VEH CD-MILITARY REG PLATES | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3377 — SCH CD-HOMELESS YOUTH FUNDING | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3678 — DNR-VARIOUS | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3761 — HOSP & HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3300 — HIGHER ED-VARIOUS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1648 — PEN CD-FIRE-PAYMENT REDIRECTS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2873 — STALKING-HARASSMENT | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2462 — DILLON’S LAW | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 24 — HOME REPAIR-ATTORNEY FEES | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1710 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2802 — SCH CD-STEAM ABSENCE EXEMPTION | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3850 — MEDICAL-SIMULATOR TRAINING | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3388 — VEH CD-FIRE DEPT VEHICLES | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2986 — HOLOCAUST COMM-SCHOOLS-MISC | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2667 — IAPA-ADOPTION BY FILING | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1861 — SCH CD-SPEC ED-RESIDENT DIST | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3467 — BANKING-VARIOUS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3281 — DOM VIOLENCE-JUV-ASSISTANCE | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3097 — SCH CD-FAFSA COMPLETION | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3740 — PEORIA CO-DNR LAND TRANSFER | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3444 — CHILD CARE ACT REQUIREMENTS | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3637 — HEALTH REGULATION-VARIOUS | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2589 — HYPODERMIC NEEDLES-SALE | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3744 — RADIATION PROTECTION ACT | 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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