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Kam Buckner (D) - 104th General Assembly
Kam Buckner (D)
Speaker Pro Tempore
January 2019 - Present
26th District
Speaker Pro Tempore
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:
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| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
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| HB1292 | Kam Buckner | WORKERS COMP-PTSD PRESUMPTION | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB1423 | Kam Buckner | $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HB1611 | Kam Buckner | CRIM PRO-WARRANT REQUIREMENTS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB1708 | Kam Buckner | ELEC CD-RCV/MUNICIPAL PRIMARY | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB1709 | Kam Buckner | LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB1710 | Kam Buckner | CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | H | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0197 | 8/15/2025 |
| HB1868 | Kam Buckner | MEDICAID-SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB1894 | Kam Buckner | ELEC CD-PHOTOGRAPHING BALLOTS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB2434 | Kam Buckner | BEREAVED MOTHERS ACT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB2973 | Kam Buckner | IPLRA-PUB DEF | S | Referred to Assignments | 4/14/2025 |
| HB3047 | Kam Buckner | VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2025 | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3164 | Kam Buckner | EMERGENCY TELEPHONE-SURCHARGE | S | Referred to Assignments | 4/14/2025 |
| HB3256 | Kam Buckner | PEOPLE OVER PARKING ACT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3288 | Kam Buckner | AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES ACT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3473 | Kam Buckner | GAMING DEVICES/DISPARITY | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3512 | Kam Buckner | HOSPITAL WORKER STAFF & SAFETY | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3530 | Kam Buckner | HEALTH-TECH | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 2/18/2025 |
| HB3552 | Kam Buckner | LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3585 | Kam Buckner | $DCEO-WOODLAWN | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HB3631 | Kam Buckner | CAP DEV BD-SUBS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3632 | Kam Buckner | CASE REVIEW-HOMICIDE VICTIMS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 4/11/2025 |
| HB3656 | Kam Buckner | MUNI HOME RULE CHARTER ACT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB3670 | Kam Buckner | PHARMACY ACCOUNT & ACCESS ACT | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 3/21/2025 |
| HB4023 | Kam Buckner | STATE CONTRACTS-INSURRECTION | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 3/19/2025 |
| HB4029 | Kam Buckner | SCH CD-CHICAGO SUPERINTENDENT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 3/26/2025 |
| HB4135 | Kam Buckner | CD CORR-RECIDIVISM REPORT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 10/15/2025 |
| HB4152 | Kam Buckner | STARS ACT | H | Referred to Rules Committee | 10/15/2025 |
| HR0035 | Kam Buckner | URGES-OMEGA PSI PHI-CHICAGO | H | Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 7/1/2025 |
| HR0067 | Kam Buckner | MEMORIAL-LATASHA R. LEVY | H | Resolution Adopted | 1/29/2025 |
| HR0117 | Kam Buckner | CONDEMNS-TARGETING DEI | H | Resolution Adopted 073-000-000 | 2/5/2025 |
| HR0150 | Kam Buckner | CONGRATS-SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH | H | Resolution Adopted | 2/20/2025 |
| HR0189 | Kam Buckner | MEMORIAL-JERRY BUTLER | H | Resolution Adopted | 3/18/2025 |
| HR0190 | Kam Buckner | MEMORIAL-AUDREY BARRETT | H | Resolution Adopted | 3/18/2025 |
| HR0199 | Kam Buckner | CONGRATS-DYETT HS BOYS BBALL | H | Resolution Adopted | 3/19/2025 |
| HR0262 | Kam Buckner | CONGRATS-REV. JESSE L. JACKSON | H | Resolution Adopted | 4/23/2025 |
| HR0281 | Kam Buckner | CONGRATS-ROBERT JONES, PH.D. | H | Resolution Adopted | 4/29/2025 |
| HR0322 | Kam Buckner | MEMORIAL-LORI HEALEY | H | Resolution Adopted | 5/9/2025 |
| HR0354 | Kam Buckner | COMMENDS-OMEGA PSI PHI | H | Resolution Adopted | 5/20/2025 |
| HR0506 | Kam Buckner | RED LINE-TRUMP ADMIN. | H | Resolution Adopted 074-033-000 | 10/15/2025 |
| HR0520 | Kam Buckner | END GOVT. SHUTDOWN | H | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner | 10/21/2025 |
| SB1331 | Robert Peters | SCHOLARSHIP ACCESSIBILITY ACT | S | Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments | 7/2/2025 |
| SB1953 | Doris Turner | POLICE RECORDS & SHERIFF BOARD | S | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0158 | 8/12/2025 |
| SB1954 | Doris Turner | COUNTIES CD-RECALL OFFICIALS | H | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee | 5/9/2025 |
| 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: HB1292 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: WORKERS COMP-PTSD PRESUMPTION Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1423 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HB1611 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CRIM PRO-WARRANT REQUIREMENTS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB1708 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-RCV/MUNICIPAL PRIMARY Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1709 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: LOCAL-ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1710 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM Chamber: H Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0197 Last Action Date: 08/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB1868 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: MEDICAID-SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB1894 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-PHOTOGRAPHING BALLOTS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB2434 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: BEREAVED MOTHERS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB2973 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: IPLRA-PUB DEF Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/14/2025 |
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Bill: HB3047 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2025 Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3164 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE-SURCHARGE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 04/14/2025 |
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Bill: HB3256 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: PEOPLE OVER PARKING ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3288 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: AFFORDABLE COMMUNITIES ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3473 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: GAMING DEVICES/DISPARITY Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3512 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: HOSPITAL WORKER STAFF & SAFETY Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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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: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3585 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: $DCEO-WOODLAWN Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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Bill: HB3631 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CAP DEV BD-SUBS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3632 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CASE REVIEW-HOMICIDE VICTIMS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 04/11/2025 |
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Bill: HB3656 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: MUNI HOME RULE CHARTER ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB3670 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: PHARMACY ACCOUNT & ACCESS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/21/2025 |
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Bill: HB4023 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: STATE CONTRACTS-INSURRECTION Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/19/2025 |
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Bill: HB4029 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-CHICAGO SUPERINTENDENT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 03/26/2025 |
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Bill: HB4135 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-RECIDIVISM REPORT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 10/15/2025 |
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Bill: HB4152 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: STARS ACT Chamber: H Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 10/15/2025 |
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Bill: HR0035 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: URGES-OMEGA PSI PHI-CHICAGO Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 07/01/2025 |
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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: 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: 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: HR0189 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-JERRY BUTLER Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 03/18/2025 |
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Bill: HR0190 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-AUDREY BARRETT Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 03/18/2025 |
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Bill: HR0199 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-DYETT HS BOYS BBALL Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 03/19/2025 |
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Bill: HR0262 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-REV. JESSE L. JACKSON Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/23/2025 |
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Bill: HR0281 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: CONGRATS-ROBERT JONES, PH.D. Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 04/29/2025 |
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Bill: HR0322 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-LORI HEALEY Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/09/2025 |
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Bill: HR0354 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: COMMENDS-OMEGA PSI PHI Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 05/20/2025 |
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Bill: HR0506 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: RED LINE-TRUMP ADMIN. Chamber: H Last Action: Resolution Adopted 074-033-000 Last Action Date: 10/15/2025 |
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Bill: HR0520 Chief Sponsor: Kam Buckner ABR - Short Description: END GOVT. SHUTDOWN Chamber: H Last Action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner Last Action Date: 10/21/2025 |
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Bill: SB1331 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: SCHOLARSHIP ACCESSIBILITY ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 07/02/2025 |
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Bill: SB1953 Chief Sponsor: Doris Turner ABR - Short Description: POLICE RECORDS & SHERIFF BOARD Chamber: S Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0158 Last Action Date: 08/12/2025 |
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Bill: SB1954 Chief Sponsor: Doris Turner ABR - Short Description: COUNTIES CD-RECALL OFFICIALS Chamber: H Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Last Action Date: 05/09/2025 |
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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 |