Kam Buckner
Moderate Influence #72 overall · #42 in HouseAt a Glance
Kam Buckner ranks #72 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 2 laws with a 5% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 177 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Kam Buckner's Influence Comes From
40%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
43%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
30%
Sponsor Pull
ML-predicted effect of sponsorship on bill success
Key Signals
- Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts, not Moneyball. Moneyball scores legislative effectiveness. These figures are donations to matched candidate committees in the disclosure window.
2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13. Linked via Friends of Kam Buckner
$870,738.21
Total received
408
Receipts
1
Committees
Committees
| Committee | Party | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kam Buckner 35126 | Democratic | Active | Office + district + name (85%) |
Top donors
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Illinois | — | — | 8 | $73,633.20 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 5 | $58,500.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 1 | $50,000.00 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC | — | — | 3 | $43,600.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 4 | $30,000.00 |
| People for Emanuel Chris Welch | — | — | 1 | $28,000.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 2 | $26,400.00 |
| Jewish Caucus PAC | — | — | 2 | $20,000.00 |
| Illinios Association of Realtors | — | — | 1 | $20,000.00 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | — | — | 1 | $20,000.00 |
| Democrats for the Illinois House | — | — | 8 | $16,084.17 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 3 | $10,000.00 |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 4 | $9,500.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | — | — | 3 | $9,000.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming, LLC | — | — | 3 | $8,500.00 |
| Jack Wuest | Administration | Alternative Schools Network | 7 | $7,500.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 1 | $7,500.00 |
| Michael Sacks | Chairman & CEO | GCM Grosvenor | 1 | $7,300.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 3 | $7,000.00 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | — | — | 2 | $6,000.00 |
| Peter Kadens | Executive | Katalyst Management Collective LLC | 2 | $6,000.00 |
| Illinois House Legislative Black Caucus | — | — | 1 | $5,513.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | — | — | 4 | $5,500.00 |
Recent receipts
| Date | Contributor | Committee | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Ameren Illinois Saint Louis, MO | Friends of Kam Buckner | $4,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Bristol Myers Squibb Tampa, FL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Comcast Financial Agency Corporation Philadelphia, PA | Friends of Kam Buckner | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc Washington, DC | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Foresight Energy Services, LLC Saint Louis, MO | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Ibotta, Inc Denver, CO | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | IL Automobile Dealers Assn - CAR of Illinois Springfield, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | J & J Ventures Gaming, LLC Effingham, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $5,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | John C. Corrigan & Associates, LLC Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | John Lowder Lobbyist · Governmental Consulting Solutikns Sherman, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Juno Beach, FL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | PCI Gaming Authority Atmore, AL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | RAI Services Company Winston Salem, NC | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,500.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Reliable Asphalt Corporation Bartlett, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, LLC Miramar, FL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $3,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois Springfield, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Community BancPAC Springfield, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Fueling Illinois PAC Springfield, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Illinois American Water Company PAC Belleville, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Illinois Broadband & Cable Association PAC Springfield, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE Westmont, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Illinois Road Builders PAC Itasca, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,500.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Illinois State Medical Society PAC Chicago, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC Springfield, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $2,000.00 |
| 2026-09-01 | Wine & Spirits Distributors of Illinois PAC Chicago, IL | Friends of Kam Buckner | $1,000.00 |
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
2
Laws Passed
5%
Effectiveness Rate
3.6
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
2%
Cross-Party Bills
177
Unique Collaborators
39.7
Moneyball Score
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Value Assessment
ML model predicts legislative effectiveness from network position, demographics, and topic profile, then compares to actual performance. View full recruitment rankings →
4%
Predicted Effectiveness
5%
Actual Effectiveness
-1%
Residual
Overvalued
Value Pctl: 25
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kam Buckner.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1710 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | Became Law | 100% | 100% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| HB1863 | ONE HEALTH TASK FORCE | Became Law | 100% | 99% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| HB3164 | EMERGENCY TELEPHONE-SURCHARGE | Stuck | 33% | 2% Low | Crossed Chambers | OPEN |
| HB2973 | IPLRA-PUB DEF | Stuck | 27% | 2% Low | Crossed Chambers | OPEN |
| HB5726 | HIGHWAY CD-HONOR DESIGNATION | Stuck | 22% | 1% Low | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB3632 | CASE REVIEW-HOMICIDE VICTIMS | Stuck | 21% | 2% Low | Floor Vote | OPEN |
| HB1611 | CRIM PRO-WARRANT REQUIREMENTS | Stuck | 18% | 2% Low | Floor Vote | OPEN |
| HB1423 | $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT | Stuck | 18% | 2% Low | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB1292 | WORKERS COMP-PTSD PRESUMPTION | Stuck | 15% | 2% Low | In Committee | OPEN |
| HB5108 | LIQUOR-MAXIMUM FINES | Stuck | 12% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Democrat Caucus — 80 members (80D/0R) (80 members, 0% cohesion).