SKIP THE PLASTIC DAY

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Declares April 1, 2025 as Skip the Plastic Day in the State of Illinois. urges all residents, businesses, and visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment. Commends all businesses that willingly participate in Skip the Plastic Day by only offering single-use plastic items, including straws and cutlery, by request and that take proactive steps toward reducing plastic waste. Commends all residents who refuse the use of single-use plastic items.

Every action

7 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Jan 22, 2025SenateFiled with Secretary
2. Jan 22, 2025CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
3. Jan 28, 2025CommitteeAssigned to Environment and Conservation · Senate Environment and Conservation
4. Mar 14, 2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
5. Mar 20, 2025CommitteeBe Adopted Environment and Conservation; 008-001-000 · Senate Environment and Conservation
6. Mar 20, 2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions April 1, 2025
7. Apr 11, 2025SenateResolution Adopted

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

• Michael W. HalpinD Primary sponsor · District 36