SKIP THE PLASTIC DAY
Summary
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.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Apr 11, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Be Adopted Environment and Conservation; 008-001-000
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Environment and Conservation
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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