Chris Balkema
Moderate Influence #43 overall · #24 in SenateAt a Glance
Chris Balkema ranks #43 overall in the Illinois General Assembly, with moderate influence, They have passed 2 laws with a 4% effectiveness rate, and collaborate with 178 different legislators, . Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness).
Where Chris Balkema's Influence Comes From
27%
Moneyball
Bill effectiveness, network size, institutional power
100%
Bridge Influence
Connects different legislative blocs
0%
Swing Votes
Vote pivotality on close roll calls
18%
Sponsor Pull
ML-predicted effect of sponsorship on bill success
Key Signals
- Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Legislative Effectiveness (Moneyball)
2
Laws Passed
4%
Effectiveness Rate
1.2
Avg Co-sponsors / Law
4%
Cross-Party Bills
178
Unique Collaborators
27.2
Moneyball Score
Network Hub
Wide Tent
Value Assessment
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5%
Predicted Effectiveness
4%
Actual Effectiveness
+1%
Residual
Undervalued
Value Pctl: 83
Notable Bills
Highest probability bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Chris Balkema.
| Bill | Description | Predicted Dest. | P(Advance) | Forecast | Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB2044 | WEB-BASED SIGNATURES ACT | Became Law | 100% | 99% High | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB2683 | LOCAL GOV DEBT-IROQUOIS CTY | Became Law | 100% | 41% Medium | Signed into Law | PASSED |
| SB1916 | RECYCLABLE METAL PURCHASE | Stuck | 13% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB3121 | INC TX-GILTI AND SAFE HARBOR | Stuck | 8% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB3610 | GOVT ACCOUNT AUDIT THRESHOLD | Stuck | 5% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB1517 | WILDLIFE-TECH | Stuck | 5% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB1866 | SAFETY-TECH | Stuck | 5% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB2701 | PROP TX-SENIOR EXEMPTION | Stuck | 3% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB3620 | REGULATORY SUNSET-BOILERS | Stuck | 2% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
| SB1760 | POLICE CHAPLAINS | Stuck | 1% | — | In Committee | OPEN |
Voting Bloc
Member of Opposition Dem-Leaning Caucus (140 members, 0% cohesion).