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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SR 22</title>
<shortdesc>SKIP THE PLASTIC DAY</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Michael W. Halpin and Julie A. Morrison</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>4/11/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Resolution Adopted</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<SynopsisText>     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.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/22/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary</action>
<statusdate>1/22/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/28/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Environment and Conservation</action>
<statusdate>3/14/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison</action>
<statusdate>3/20/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Be Adopted Environment and Conservation;  008-001-000</action>
<statusdate>3/20/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions April 1, 2025</action>
<statusdate>4/11/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Resolution Adopted</action>
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