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Chris Balkema (R)
Chris Balkema (R)
Senator
Senate 2025 - Present
53rd District
Member Details
Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building
Section A, Office D
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-6597
Section A, Office D
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-6597
District Office:
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Associated Representatives:
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| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB0029 | Cristina Castro | NOTICES-ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
| SB0039 | Sally J. Turner | VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 4, 2025 | 01/31/2025 |
| SB0091 | Ram Villivalam | VEH CD-EXAMS | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
| SB0098 | Steve McClure | SCH CD-EXPEL STU-SEX VIOLENCE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
| SB0111 | Sue Rezin | CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
| SB0136 | Donald P. DeWitte | INC TX-LGDF | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
| SB0139 | Jil Tracy | ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
| SB0261 | Jil Tracy | INVEST IN KIDS-REENACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
| SB1227 | Andrew S. Chesney | SCH CD-CURRICULUM REPORT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
| SB1234 | Jil Tracy | ENERGY-GENERATION TASK FORCE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
| SB1235 | Jil Tracy | EPA-GREENHOUSE GASES | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
| SB1276 | Chris Balkema | COUNTIES-WIND & SOLAR ENERGY | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
| SB1277 | Li Arellano, Jr. | POWER AG-SOLAR SURETY BONDS | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
| SB1281 | Terri Bryant | PEN CD-POLICE/FIRE-RECIPROCITY | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
| SB1313 | Neil Anderson | TRUST ACT-NONCITIZEN DETAINEE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
| SB1316 | Terri Bryant | REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
| SB1347 | Chris Balkema | CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
| SB1360 | Patrick J. Joyce | ISP RADIO INTEROPERABILITY | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 02/04/2025 |
| SB1517 | Chris Balkema | WILDLIFE-TECH | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/04/2025 |
| SB1544 | Li Arellano, Jr. | DNR-DEER MGMT PLAN | S | Assigned to Agriculture | 02/11/2025 |
| SB1546 | Suzy Glowiak Hilton | BUDGET-SPENDING CAP | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/04/2025 |
| SB1637 | Adriane Johnson | CONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUND | S | Assigned to Appropriations | 02/11/2025 |
| SB1643 | Sue Rezin | PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE | S | Assigned to Revenue | 02/11/2025 |
| SB1689 | David Koehler | $SUPP-DEPT AGR-SWCD | S | Assigned to Appropriations | 02/18/2025 |
| SB1719 | Li Arellano, Jr. | LOC GOV-ELECTRONIC RECORDS | S | To Government Operations | 02/19/2025 |
| SB1734 | Li Arellano, Jr. | INC TX-STANDARD EXEMPTION | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/05/2025 |
| SB1759 | Chris Balkema | $IDOT-ROUTE 6 | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 02/18/2025 |
| SB1760 | Chris Balkema | POLICE CHAPLAINS | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/05/2025 |
| SB1761 | Chris Balkema | DCEO-LOCAL GOV GRANT PROGRAM | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 02/18/2025 |
| SB1762 | Chris Balkema | $DCEO-LOCAL GOV GRANTS | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 02/18/2025 |
| SB1763 | Chris Balkema | PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ROLLS | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/05/2025 |
| SB1783 | Chris Balkema | STOP GOVERNMENT SEX SHOWS ACT | S | To End of Life Issues | 02/19/2025 |
| SB1864 | Chris Balkema | HIGHER ED-EVALUATE INSTRUCTOR | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1865 | Chris Balkema | CAMPUS FREE SPEECH ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1866 | Chris Balkema | SAFETY-TECH | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1867 | Chris Balkema | SCH CD-EDUCATOR TESTING | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1915 | Chris Balkema | SCH-NOTICE-READING DEFICIENCY | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1916 | Chris Balkema | RECYCLABLE METAL PURCHASE | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1917 | Chris Balkema | DETERRENT ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB1935 | Chris Balkema | REGULATORY SUNSET-STUDY | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB2043 | Chris Balkema | WILDLIFE-HUNTER SAFETY | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB2044 | Chris Balkema | WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB2045 | Chris Balkema | UNEMPLOYMENT-BENEFIT FORMULA | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB2046 | Chris Balkema | $IDOT-I80/MINOOKA | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB2047 | Chris Balkema | SELF-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
| SB2113 | Chris Balkema | HIGHER ED-VOTING INCENTIVES | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2114 | Chris Balkema | REMOVE SENATE CONSENT | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2128 | Sally J. Turner | HIGHER ED-MAP-STUDENT VOTER | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2206 | Chris Balkema | KANKAKEE & IROQUOIS COMMISSION | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2207 | Chris Balkema | HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2208 | Chris Balkema | DRIVER BAC VIOLATIONS | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2209 | Chris Balkema | PONTIAC CORRECTIONAL RESTORE | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2210 | Chris Balkema | ISP-PONTIAC-RESTORE SITE | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2211 | Chris Balkema | DWIGHT CORRECTIONAL-RESTORE | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2340 | Chris Balkema | SCH CD-TRANSFER TRANSPARENCY | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2341 | Chris Balkema | CRIM PRO-DETAINABLE OFFENSES | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2342 | Chris Balkema | PEN CD-SERS-DC PLAN | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2389 | Chris Balkema | USE/OCC TX-MULTISTATE | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
| SB2522 | Chris Balkema | $IEPA-CITY OF MORRIS LANDFILL | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/18/2025 |
| SJR0012 | Chris Balkema | IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | SAGR | Doris Turner (D) | |
| Approp- Ed | APED | Michael W. Halpin (D) | |
| Behavioral and Mental Health | SBMH | Laura Fine (D) | |
| Education | SESE | Meg Loughran Cappel (D) | |
| Labor | SLAB | Robert Peters (D) | |
| Pensions | SPEN | Robert F. Martwick (D) | |
| Revenue | SREV | Celina Villanueva (D) |
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Bill: SB0029 Chief Sponsor: Cristina Castro ABR - Short Description: NOTICES-ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0039 Chief Sponsor: Sally J. Turner ABR - Short Description: VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 4, 2025 Last Action Date: 01/31/2025 |
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Bill: SB0091 Chief Sponsor: Ram Villivalam ABR - Short Description: VEH CD-EXAMS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
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Bill: SB0098 Chief Sponsor: Steve McClure ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-EXPEL STU-SEX VIOLENCE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
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Bill: SB0111 Chief Sponsor: Sue Rezin ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
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Bill: SB0136 Chief Sponsor: Donald P. DeWitte ABR - Short Description: INC TX-LGDF Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
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Bill: SB0139 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
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Bill: SB0261 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: INVEST IN KIDS-REENACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
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Bill: SB1227 Chief Sponsor: Andrew S. Chesney ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-CURRICULUM REPORT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
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Bill: SB1234 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: ENERGY-GENERATION TASK FORCE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
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Bill: SB1235 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: EPA-GREENHOUSE GASES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
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Bill: SB1276 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: COUNTIES-WIND & SOLAR ENERGY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: SB1277 Chief Sponsor: Li Arellano, Jr. ABR - Short Description: POWER AG-SOLAR SURETY BONDS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: SB1281 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-POLICE/FIRE-RECIPROCITY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: SB1313 Chief Sponsor: Neil Anderson ABR - Short Description: TRUST ACT-NONCITIZEN DETAINEE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: SB1316 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: SB1347 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Bill: SB1360 Chief Sponsor: Patrick J. Joyce ABR - Short Description: ISP RADIO INTEROPERABILITY Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1517 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: WILDLIFE-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1544 Chief Sponsor: Li Arellano, Jr. ABR - Short Description: DNR-DEER MGMT PLAN Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Agriculture Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB1546 Chief Sponsor: Suzy Glowiak Hilton ABR - Short Description: BUDGET-SPENDING CAP Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
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Bill: SB1637 Chief Sponsor: Adriane Johnson ABR - Short Description: CONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUND Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB1643 Chief Sponsor: Sue Rezin ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Revenue Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
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Bill: SB1689 Chief Sponsor: David Koehler ABR - Short Description: $SUPP-DEPT AGR-SWCD Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: SB1719 Chief Sponsor: Li Arellano, Jr. ABR - Short Description: LOC GOV-ELECTRONIC RECORDS Chamber: S Last Action: To Government Operations Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB1734 Chief Sponsor: Li Arellano, Jr. ABR - Short Description: INC TX-STANDARD EXEMPTION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: SB1759 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: $IDOT-ROUTE 6 Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: SB1760 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: POLICE CHAPLAINS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: SB1761 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: DCEO-LOCAL GOV GRANT PROGRAM Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: SB1762 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-LOCAL GOV GRANTS Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: SB1763 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ROLLS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
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Bill: SB1783 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: STOP GOVERNMENT SEX SHOWS ACT Chamber: S Last Action: To End of Life Issues Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
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Bill: SB1864 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: HIGHER ED-EVALUATE INSTRUCTOR Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1865 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: CAMPUS FREE SPEECH ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1866 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: SAFETY-TECH Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1867 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-EDUCATOR TESTING Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1915 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: SCH-NOTICE-READING DEFICIENCY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1916 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: RECYCLABLE METAL PURCHASE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1917 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: DETERRENT ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB1935 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: REGULATORY SUNSET-STUDY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB2043 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: WILDLIFE-HUNTER SAFETY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB2044 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB2045 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: UNEMPLOYMENT-BENEFIT FORMULA Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB2046 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: $IDOT-I80/MINOOKA Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB2047 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: SELF-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
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Bill: SB2113 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: HIGHER ED-VOTING INCENTIVES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2114 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: REMOVE SENATE CONSENT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2128 Chief Sponsor: Sally J. Turner ABR - Short Description: HIGHER ED-MAP-STUDENT VOTER Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2206 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: KANKAKEE & IROQUOIS COMMISSION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2207 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2208 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: DRIVER BAC VIOLATIONS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2209 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: PONTIAC CORRECTIONAL RESTORE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2210 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: ISP-PONTIAC-RESTORE SITE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2211 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: DWIGHT CORRECTIONAL-RESTORE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2340 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-TRANSFER TRANSPARENCY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2341 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-DETAINABLE OFFENSES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2342 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-SERS-DC PLAN Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2389 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: USE/OCC TX-MULTISTATE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
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Bill: SB2522 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: $IEPA-CITY OF MORRIS LANDFILL Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
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Bill: SJR0012 Chief Sponsor: Chris Balkema ABR - Short Description: IL ROUTE 66 100 YEARS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
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Committee: Agriculture Code: SAGR Chairman: Doris Turner |
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Committee: Approp- Ed Code: APED Chairman: Michael W. Halpin |
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Committee: Behavioral and Mental Health Code: SBMH Chairman: Laura Fine |
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Committee: Education Code: SESE Chairman: Meg Loughran Cappel |
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Committee: Labor Code: SLAB Chairman: Robert Peters |
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Committee: Pensions Code: SPEN Chairman: Robert F. Martwick |
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Committee: Revenue Code: SREV Chairman: Celina Villanueva |