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Kam Buckner (D)
Kam Buckner (D)
Speaker Pro Tempore
January 2019 - Present
26th District
Member Details
Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-2023
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-2023
District Office:
449 E. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 924-1755
(773) 924-1775 Fax
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 924-1755
(773) 924-1775 Fax
Other Contact Info:
Buckner@illinois26.com
Biography
Vice president of governmental affairs, Outfront Media; former executive director of World Sport Chicago, a youth development nonprofit; former manager of neighborhood and government relations for the Chicago Cubs; former aide to United States Senator Richard J. Durbin and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu; former member, Chicago State University Board of Trustees; member, Economic Club of Chicago; B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; J.D., DePaul University College of Law.
Associated Senator:
Filter Primary Sponsor Bills
| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1226 | Jay Hoffman | VEH CD-EXAMS | H | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | 02/19/2025 |
| HB1227 | Sonya M. Harper | ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1292 | Kam Buckner | WORKERS COMP-PTSD PRESUMPTION | H | To Workers’ Compensation Analysis Subcommittee | 02/19/2025 |
| HB1376 | Nicholas K. Smith | $DHS-NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING | H | Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee | 02/11/2025 |
| HB1423 | Kam Buckner | $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT | H | Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB1611 | Kam Buckner | CRIM PRO-WARRANT REQUIREMENTS | H | Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB1612 | Kam Buckner | EPA-APPLIANCE STANDARDS | H | Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB1708 | Kam Buckner | ELEC CD-RCV/MUNICIPAL PRIMARY | H | Assigned to Ethics & Elections | 02/18/2025 |
| HB1709 | Kam Buckner | LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS | H | Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB1710 | Kam Buckner | CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | H | Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB1814 | Robert "Bob" Rita | MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HB1868 | Kam Buckner | MEDICAID-SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/29/2025 |
| HB1894 | Kam Buckner | ELEC CD-PHOTOGRAPHING BALLOTS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/29/2025 |
| HB2434 | Kam Buckner | BEREAVED MOTHERS ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2454 | Maura Hirschauer | TORT IMMUNITY-LOC GOVT-BIKES | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/04/2025 |
| HB2683 | Tracy Katz Muhl | PARENTAGE-EQUALITY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB2934 | Maura Hirschauer | VEH CD-CHANGE TO SPEED LIMIT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB2973 | Kam Buckner | IPLRA-PUB DEF | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB3047 | Kam Buckner | VOTING RIGHT ACT OF 2025 | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/06/2025 |
| HB3164 | Kam Buckner | EMERGENCY TELEPHONE-SURCHARGE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3256 | Kam Buckner | PEOPLE OVER PARKING ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3288 | Kam Buckner | AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3473 | Kam Buckner | GAMING DEVICES/DISPARITY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3512 | Kam Buckner | HOSPITAL WORKER STAFF & SAFETY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3530 | Kam Buckner | HEALTH-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3552 | Kam Buckner | LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3585 | Kam Buckner | $DCEO-WOODLAWN | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3594 | Kam Buckner | EXTREME WEATHER RECOVERY ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3631 | Kam Buckner | CAP DEV BD-SUBS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3632 | Kam Buckner | CASE REVIEW-HOMICIDE VICTIMS | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3656 | Kam Buckner | MUNI HOME RULE CHARTER ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3670 | Kam Buckner | PHARMACY ACCOUNT & ACCESS ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HB3751 | Kam Buckner | DCEO-EMPLOY SOCIAL ENTERPRISE | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 02/18/2025 |
| HR0035 | Kam Buckner | URGES-OMEGA PSI PHI-CHICAGO | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| HR0052 | Maurice A. West, II | MEMORIAL-REP. C. JEFFERSON | H | Resolution Adopted | 01/29/2025 |
| HR0067 | Kam Buckner | MEMORIAL-LATASHA R. LEVY | H | Resolution Adopted | 01/29/2025 |
| HR0115 | Dagmara Avelar | STOP-IMMIGRATION ACTION | H | Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 | 02/05/2025 |
| HR0116 | Will Guzzardi | CONDEMNS-SPENDING FREEZE | H | Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 | 02/05/2025 |
| HR0117 | Kam Buckner | CONDEMNS-TARGETING DEI | H | Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 | 02/05/2025 |
| HR0118 | Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | CONDEMNS-JAN 6 PARDONS | H | Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 | 02/05/2025 |
| HR0119 | Dave Vella | STOP-TARIFF PLANS | H | Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 | 02/05/2025 |
| HR0134 | Daniel Didech | COMMENDS-LRB | H | Resolution Adopted | 02/18/2025 |
| HR0143 | Bob Morgan | MEMORIAL-PHIL GOLDSTICK | H | Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions | 02/19/2025 |
| HR0150 | Kam Buckner | CONGRATS-SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH | H | Resolution Adopted | 02/20/2025 |
| HJR0005 | Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | FRED KOREMATSU-LEGACY | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 01/28/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Protection | HCON | Debbie Meyers-Martin (D) | |
| Ethics & Elections | SHEE | Maurice A. West, II (D) | |
| Judiciary - Civil | HJUA | Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D) | |
| Prescription Drug Affordability | HPDA | Jawaharial Williams (D) | |
| Property Tax Subcommittee | HREF-HRPT | Curtis J. Tarver, II (D) | |
| Revenue & Finance | HREF | Curtis J. Tarver, II (D) | |
| Rules | HRUL | Robyn Gabel (D) | |
| Tax Policy: Finance Subcommittee | HREF-HRTF | Eva-Dina Delgado (D) | |
| Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte | HREF-HRTT | Kam Buckner (D) | |
| Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee | HREF-HRTS | Kam Buckner (D) |
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Bill: HB1226 Chief Sponsor: Jay Hoffman ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-EXAMS Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
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Bill: HB1227 Chief Sponsor: Sonya M. Harper ABR - Short Description: ENSLAVEMENT REDRESS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1292 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: WORKERS COMP-PTSD PRESUMPTION Chamber: H Last Action: To Workers’ Compensation Analysis Subcommittee Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
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Bill: HB1376 Chief Sponsor: Nicholas K. Smith ABR - Short Description: $DHS-NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB1423 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB1611 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-WARRANT REQUIREMENTS Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB1612 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: EPA-APPLIANCE STANDARDS Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB1708 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-RCV/MUNICIPAL PRIMARY Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Ethics & Elections Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB1709 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB1710 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM Chamber: H Last Action: Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB1814 Chief Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita ABR - Short Description: MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HB1868 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: MEDICAID-SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: HB1894 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-PHOTOGRAPHING BALLOTS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: HB2434 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: BEREAVED MOTHERS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2454 Chief Sponsor: Maura Hirschauer ABR - Short Description: TORT IMMUNITY-LOC GOVT-BIKES Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: HB2683 Chief Sponsor: Tracy Katz Muhl ABR - Short Description: PARENTAGE-EQUALITY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB2934 Chief Sponsor: Maura Hirschauer ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-CHANGE TO SPEED LIMIT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB2973 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: IPLRA-PUB DEF Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB3047 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: VOTING RIGHT ACT OF 2025 Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: HB3164 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE-SURCHARGE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3256 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: PEOPLE OVER PARKING ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3288 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3473 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: GAMING DEVICES/DISPARITY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3512 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: HOSPITAL WORKER STAFF & SAFETY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3530 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: HEALTH-TECH Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3552 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3585 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-WOODLAWN Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3594 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: EXTREME WEATHER RECOVERY ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3631 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CAP DEV BD-SUBS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3632 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CASE REVIEW-HOMICIDE VICTIMS Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3656 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: MUNI HOME RULE CHARTER ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3670 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: PHARMACY ACCOUNT & ACCESS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HB3751 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: DCEO-EMPLOY SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HR0035 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: URGES-OMEGA PSI PHI-CHICAGO Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: HR0052 Chief Sponsor: Maurice A. West, II ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-REP. C. JEFFERSON Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: HR0067 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-LATASHA R. LEVY Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 01/29/2025 |
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Bill: HR0115 Chief Sponsor: Dagmara Avelar ABR - Short Description: STOP-IMMIGRATION ACTION Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: HR0116 Chief Sponsor: Will Guzzardi ABR - Short Description: CONDEMNS-SPENDING FREEZE Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: HR0117 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CONDEMNS-TARGETING DEI Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: HR0118 Chief Sponsor: Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar ABR - Short Description: CONDEMNS-JAN 6 PARDONS Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: HR0119 Chief Sponsor: Dave Vella ABR - Short Description: STOP-TARIFF PLANS Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: HR0134 Chief Sponsor: Daniel Didech ABR - Short Description: COMMENDS-LRB Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: HR0143 Chief Sponsor: Bob Morgan ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-PHIL GOLDSTICK Chamber: H Last Action: Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
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Bill: HR0150 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 02/20/2025 |
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Bill: HJR0005 Chief Sponsor: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz ABR - Short Description: FRED KOREMATSU-LEGACY Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Committee: Consumer Protection Code: HCON Chairman: Debbie Meyers-Martin |
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Committee: Ethics & Elections Code: SHEE Chairman: Maurice A. West, II |
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Committee: Judiciary - Civil Code: HJUA Chairman: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz |
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Committee: Prescription Drug Affordability Code: HPDA Chairman: Jawaharial Williams |
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Committee: Property Tax Subcommittee Code: HREF-HRPT Chairman: Curtis J. Tarver, II |
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Committee: Revenue & Finance Code: HREF Chairman: Curtis J. Tarver, II |
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Committee: Rules Code: HRUL Chairman: Robyn Gabel |
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Committee: Tax Policy: Finance Subcommittee Code: HREF-HRTF Chairman: Eva-Dina Delgado |
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Committee: Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommitte Code: HREF-HRTT Chairman: Kam Buckner |
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Committee: Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee Code: HREF-HRTS Chairman: Kam Buckner |