Illinois · Current officeholder
Chris Balkema
Republican Illinois Senate, District 53
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Sponsored legislation
429 bills in the current data (74 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 3304 | CRIM PRO-DETAINABLE OFFENSES | Primary sponsor | Introduced | October 29, 2026 |
| SB 3193 | CRIM CD-HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 29, 2026 |
| SB 3191 | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES-FENTANYL | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 29, 2026 |
| SB 3125 | CRIM CD-DISORDERLY CONDUCT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 29, 2026 |
| SB 4002 | LOC GOV-WIND/SOLAR FACILITIES | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 27, 2026 |
| SB 3582 | DCEO-BUSINESS ASSIST REFORM | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 27, 2026 |
| SB 3581 | EPA-GREENHOUSE GASES | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 27, 2026 |
| SB 3580 | ENERGY-GENERATION TASK FORCE | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 27, 2026 |
| SB 3139 | CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENTION | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 20, 2026 |
| SB 3844 | PTELL-AGGREGATE EXTENSION | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 3539 | INC TAX-MANUFACTURING | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 3538 | IEMA-WEATHER RADAR STUDY | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 3488 | WIND & SOLAR AFFECT WATER FLOW | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 3451 | SCH CD-SUPERINTENDENT AGREEMNT | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 3331 | SCH CD-EDUCATOR PREP PROG INST | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 3108 | PROP TX-STATEMENT OF EXEMPTION | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 2721 | REVENUE-SMALL NUCLEAR REACTOR | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 2706 | PROP TX-ENERGY SYSTEMS | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 2688 | DEPT AGR-WEBSITE | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 2084 | PROP TX-FAIRNESS TASK FORCE | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 15, 2026 |
| SB 3017 | DRAINAGE CD-ELECT COMMISSIONER | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 13, 2026 |
| SB 4205 | USE/OCC TX-MOTOR FUEL | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 30, 2026 |
| SB 3869 | USE/OCC TAX-DIAPERS | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 30, 2026 |
| SB 3792 | INC TX-DEDUCTION FOR TIPS | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 30, 2026 |
| SB 3785 | INC TX-CHILD CARE | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 30, 2026 |
| SB 3784 | INC TX-DONATIONS OF PROPERTY | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 30, 2026 |
| SB 3783 | INC TX-EDUCATION | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 30, 2026 |
| SB 3175 | INC TX-OVERTIME WAGES | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 30, 2026 |
| SB 2763 | INC TX-ACA PREMIUMS | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 30, 2026 |
| SB 3788 | INC TX-CHILD CARE | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 29, 2026 |
| SB 3868 | INC TAX-PROP TAX CREDIT | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 28, 2026 |
| SB 3851 | USE/OCC TX-EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 28, 2026 |
| SB 3850 | EDUC CHOICE FOR CHILDREN ACT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 28, 2026 |
| SB 4029 | PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 21, 2026 |
| SB 3849 | PROP TX-GENERAL HOMESTEAD-CPI | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 21, 2026 |
| SB 3848 | INC TX-INSURANCE DEDUCTION | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 21, 2026 |
| SB 3776 | EDUCATION CHOICE FOR CHILD ACT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 4, 2026 |
| SB 4004 | AQUIFER PROTECTION ACT | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 2, 2026 |
| SB 3959 | INC TX-WELCOME HOME CREDIT | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 2, 2026 |
| SB 3782 | PROP TX-FAIRNESS TASK FORCE | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 2, 2026 |
| SB 3781 | INC TX-PROP TX CREDIT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 2, 2026 |
| SB 2745 | PROP TX-DISABLED PERSONS | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 2, 2026 |
| SB 2687 | HOME UTILITY RELIEF ACT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | September 2, 2026 |
| SB 1050 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 2, 2026 |
| SB 3213 | ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 21, 2026 |
| SB 2951 | MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE TIME | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 21, 2026 |
| HB 2137 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 13, 2026 |
| SB 3510 | CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 10, 2026 |
| SB 3070 | EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 7, 2026 |
| SB 3020 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 7, 2026 |
| HB 5309 | WILDLIFE CD-MUTE SWAN | Primary sponsor | Enacted | August 7, 2026 |
| HB 4587 | CHILD CARE DIRECTORS | Co-sponsor | Enacted | August 7, 2026 |
| HB 5494 | STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 31, 2026 |
| HB 4654 | HUMAN TRAFFICKING-SIGNS | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 31, 2026 |
| SB 2826 | PEN CD-IMRF-BOARD OF TRUSTEES | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 24, 2026 |
| SB 2773 | PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 24, 2026 |
| SB 2102 | PROP TX-BUDGET FILING | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 24, 2026 |
| HB 2190 | REGULATION-TECH | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 24, 2026 |
| SB 3984 | ELEC-POLITICAL COMMITTEE FUNDS | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 20, 2026 |
| SB 3983 | NO PRIVATE PAY FOR PUBLIC WORK | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 20, 2026 |
| SB 3862 | CRIM CD&PRO-PUBLIC CORRUPTION | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 20, 2026 |
| SB 3371 | LOBBYIST-OFFERS/PROMISES | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 20, 2026 |
| SB 3370 | ETHICS-REVOLVING DOOR | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 20, 2026 |
| SB 3369 | CRIM CD-BRIBERY&LEG MISCONDUCT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 20, 2026 |
| HB 5524 | UTILITY CHARGE TRANSPARENCY | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 20, 2026 |
| SB 1828 | ESTATE TAX-REPEAL | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 15, 2026 |
| SB 4198 | $SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 14, 2026 |
| SB 3273 | UTILITIES-INTERCONNECTIONS | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 10, 2026 |
| SB 3114 | TRANSPARENCY IN DOWNCODING ACT | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 10, 2026 |
| HB 3409 | COSMETIC PRODUCTS ACT | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 10, 2026 |
| HB 1807 | DFPR-NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 10, 2026 |
| SB 3873 | INC TX-R AND D CREDIT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | July 6, 2026 |
| SB 315 | BUSINESS-TECH | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 6, 2026 |
| SB 2982 | $DCEO-GRANT-EMPLOYEE OWNERS | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 2, 2026 |
| HB 4795 | SCH-CD-LICENSE-EARLY CHILDHOOD | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | July 1, 2026 |
| SB 3226 | SCH CD-AG ED PROGRAM REPORT | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 30, 2026 |
| SB 3786 | DCEO-TAX CREDIT REPORT | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 29, 2026 |
| SB 3847 | ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 26, 2026 |
| SB 3787 | ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 26, 2026 |
| SB 3543 | ESTATE TAX-INTEREST ON REFUNDS | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 26, 2026 |
| HB 5166 | DISSOLVE SPECIAL DISTRICTS ACT | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 26, 2026 |
| SB 137 | USE/OCC TX-VENDOR DISCOUNT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 25, 2026 |
| SB 1939 | MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 22, 2026 |
| SB 4203 | DCEO-DATA CENTERS | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 17, 2026 |
| SB 1647 | INC TX-EDUCATION | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 17, 2026 |
| HB 862 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 16, 2026 |
| HB 5196 | PEN CD-ACCELERATED BENEFIT | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 16, 2026 |
| SB 2137 | RELEASE-FIREARM OFFENSES | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 8, 2026 |
| SB 3620 | REGULATORY SUNSET-BOILERS | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 1773 | CONTROLLED SUB-FENTANYL | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 56 | PAID LEAVE-TEMPORARY AG WORKER | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 3097 | FOID-RENEWAL | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 3096 | FIREARM OWNERS ID-18 YRS | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 3095 | CONCEALED CARRY-RECIPROCITY | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 1337 | FIREARM DEALER LIC CERT-REPEAL | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 1336 | CONCEAL CARRY-TRANSPORT-PARKS | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 1335 | FOID-RENEWAL | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 1334 | FIREARM OWNERS ID-18 YRS | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 1333 | CONCEALED CARRY-RECIPROCITY | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 1332 | CONCEAL CARRY-TRANSPORT-PARKS | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 54 | SOIL HEALTH WEEK | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 5253 | FIRE DIST-TRUSTEE COMPENSATION | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SJR 65 | CHICAGO CUBS DAY | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 31, 2026 |
| SB 3404 | PEN CD-ACCEL BENEFIT PAYMENT | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 31, 2026 |
| SR 854 | RECOGNIZES-NEHEMIAH ALLIANCE | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 30, 2026 |
| SR 832 | THANKS-SEN. DALE FOWLER | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 30, 2026 |
| SR 816 | URGES-ROADWAY SAFETY | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 30, 2026 |
| SR 810 | SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 30, 2026 |
| SB 2970 | ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 30, 2026 |
| SB 148 | HOME BUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 30, 2026 |
| HJR 63 | RECOGNIZE-COCA-COLA COMPANY | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 30, 2026 |
| SB 3619 | INC TX-HEALTH INSURANCE CREDIT | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 1831 | PROP TX-ABATEMENT-RESIDENTIAL | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 4211 | FINANCE-APPROPRIATIONS | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 28, 2026 |
| SB 4193 | FARMER TAX BENEFIT ACT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 28, 2026 |
| SB 1505 | SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 28, 2026 |
| HB 5595 | ISP-SEPARATE JUVENILE DATABASE | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 28, 2026 |
| SB 3780 | INC TX-LGDF | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 27, 2026 |
| SB 4044 | LAND CONSERVATION ACT | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 26, 2026 |
| HB 5040 | LOCAL GOV-RESTRICTED FUNDS | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 26, 2026 |
| SB 2842 | CO2 PIPELINES-EMINENT DOMAIN | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 25, 2026 |
| SB 62 | BUILD ILLINOIS HOMES ACT | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 53 | LOBBYIST-OFFERS/PROMISES | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3945 | ADULT CONTENT AGE VERIFICATION | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3843 | USE/OCC TAX-DELIVERY SALES | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3799 | INC TX-ENTITY BASE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3790 | USE/OCC TX-MULTISTATE | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3768 | BUSINESS ASSISTANCE-LICENSING | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3701 | SCH CD-FULL FUNDING LEVELS | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3665 | INC TAX-ENERGY CHOICE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3664 | DCEO-ENERGY CHOICE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3622 | PAID LEAVE-LIMITATIONS | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3552 | CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3535 | INC TX- PAID TIME OFF | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3494 | PROP TX-FORCED SALE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3492 | SCH CD-TECHNOLOGY GUIDANCE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3420 | INC TAX-CHILD CARE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3346 | FOID-REVOCATION-SUSPENSION | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3303 | FOID-PHOTOGRAPH EXEMPTION | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3216 | INC TX-EARLY CHILDHOOD | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3135 | CONCEAL CARRY-PUBLIC TRANSPORT | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3134 | CONCEALED CARRY-DOT REST AREAS | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3132 | FOID&CONCEALED CARRY-AMMO | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3067 | NEW MARKETS-CREDITS | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 3047 | PUB AID-VA BENEFITS EXEMPTION | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2958 | AGRIVOLTAIC SYSTEMS | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2888 | PAID LEAVE FOR ALL-STUDENTS | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2750 | PROP TX-POLICE SPOUSE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2744 | INC TX-EMPLOYMENT DISABILITIES | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2701 | PROP TX-SENIOR EXEMPTION | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2382 | INC TX-DONATIONS OF PROPERTY | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2277 | INC TX-CHILD CARE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2263 | INC TX-CHILD CARE | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2165 | CRIM CD-BRIBERY&LEG MISCONDUCT | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 2097 | INC TX-ADOPTION | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 1815 | ETHICS-REVOLVING DOOR | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 1719 | LOC GOV-ELECTRONIC RECORDS | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 1637 | CONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUND | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 133 | USE TAX-MILITARY-VEHICLES | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 4328 | NON-APPROVED SMOKE DETECTOR | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 21, 2026 |
| SR 768 | JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 19, 2026 |
| SR 684 | ALS AWARENESS MONTH | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 19, 2026 |
| SB 939 | EDUCATION-TECH | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 3950 | ASSISTED LIVING-VARIOUS | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 3936 | STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 2895 | HEALING THROUGH HISTORY ACT | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 15, 2026 |
| SR 802 | MEMORIAL-LINDA J. HANBACK | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 3651 | SCH CD-SUB TEACHING LICENSE | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 3243 | PROPERTY ASSESSMENT LISTS | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 3122 | BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 14, 2026 |
| SR 792 | CONGRATS-GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 13, 2026 |
| HB 4382 | VEH CD-GRADUATED LICENSES | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 13, 2026 |
| HB 2065 | STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 8, 2026 |
| SR 696 | NEC AWARENESS MONTH/DAY | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2026 |
| SB 4196 | TRUST ACT-LAW ENFORCEMENT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 6, 2026 |
| SB 4195 | CRIM PRO-REVOC PRETRIAL RELEAS | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2026 |
| SR 749 | IL BACON DAY | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 30, 2026 |
| SB 3301 | SCH CD-EXEMPT FOREIGN LANG REQ | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 30, 2026 |
| SB 1347 | CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT ACT | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 29, 2026 |
| SB 4191 | $DHS-MCLEAN COUNTY | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 28, 2026 |
| SB 3378 | NOTICE BY PUB-ONLINE MEDIA | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 28, 2026 |
| SB 3726 | MUNI CD-ACCESSORY DWELLINGS | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 3450 | MUNI CD-SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 2991 | SCH-SUSPEND/EXPEL-SEX ASSAULT | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 2738 | CRIM CD-NITROUS OXIDE | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 2727 | UTILITIES-VARIOUS | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 2693 | PERS CD-VETERAN PREFERENCE | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 1781 | DEATHS DOMESTIC VIOL VICTIM | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 171 | BUSINESS ENTERPRISE-VETERANS | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 1518 | LIFETIME FISHING LICENSE-VET | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 24, 2026 |
| SB 1646 | INC TX-EARLY CHILDHOOD | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 23, 2026 |
| SB 4053 | $U OF I-EXTENSION PROGRAM | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 17, 2026 |
| SR 686 | CONGRATS-KADE HILL | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 16, 2026 |
| SB 4186 | $IROQUOIS COUNTY CUSD #9 | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 14, 2026 |
| SB 2387 | AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2026 |
| SB 3137 | RESTORES PRE-P.A. 101-652 | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 13, 2026 |
| SB 3091 | CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENT-PROOF | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 13, 2026 |
| SB 3089 | CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL DETENT | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 13, 2026 |
| SB 2134 | CRIM PRO-RESTORE TO PRIOR LAW | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 13, 2026 |
| SR 687 | WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 30, 2026 |
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