Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HR1064: MEMORIAL-DJ SAM CHATMAN
Status: Introduced, October 28, 2026
Mourns the death of DJ Sam Chatman of Chicago.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 28, 2026:
HR1064LRB104 23611 ECR 40101 r HR1064 LRB104 23611 ECR 40101 r HR1064 LRB104 23611 ECR 40101 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of DJ Sam Chatman of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Sam Chatman, known as the "Godfather of Steppin'", coined the term "Steppin'" to describe the popular style of dancing on Chicago's South Side in the 1970s; and WHEREAS, Sam Chatman, through countless events, showcases, and community gatherings, helped to shape, preserve, and elevate a uniquely Chicago-born dance culture into an international phenomenon; and WHEREAS, Sam Chatman possessed a mastery of music selection, rhythm, and storytelling, crafting the soundtrack for generations of steppers, social dancers, and music lovers; and WHEREAS, Sam Chatman's legacy was further solidified when a street in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago was dedicated in his honor in 2025; and WHEREAS, Sam Chatman was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother whose presence and wisdom deeply shaped his family HR1064- 2 -LRB104 23611 ECR 40101 r HR1064 - 2 - LRB104 23611 ECR 40101 r HR1064 - 2 - LRB104 23611 ECR 40101 r and his community; and WHEREAS, Sam Chatman will be remembered an iconic DJ whose work transcended the turntables, serving as a cultural steward, a teacher without a classroom, and a …
Sponsors
- Kam Buckner (D, 26) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
Common questions
- What is HR1064?
- HR1064 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): MEMORIAL-DJ SAM CHATMAN.
- What does HR1064 do?
- Mourns the death of DJ Sam Chatman of Chicago.
- What is the status of HR1064?
- Introduced as of October 28, 2026. Latest action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner (October 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1064?
- Kam Buckner (D, 26).
- Where is the official record for HR1064?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=1064&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114
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