# Call for hearing(s) on environmental impact from and steps to reduce usage of single-use plastics

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [47th Ward: Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47)

- Record number: **R2023-0002936**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward)
- Committee: Joint Committee: Environmental Protection and Energy; Health and Human Relations
- Introduction Date: Jul 19, 2023
- Final Action Date: Jun 18, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=A0B5555D-4C26-EE11-9965-001DD804E9A5)

## Roll call: Adopted Jun 18, 2025

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderpersons Hadden and Rodriguez-Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jun 18, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB).

**Yea (50)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

## Timeline

- Jul 19, 2023: Referred, City Council. The matter was referred.
- Apr 2, 2025: Recommended for Re-Referral, Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). The matter was recommended for Re-Referral by controlling legislative body.
- Apr 16, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee by same roll call vote applied to SO2025-0015318 (50-0)
- Apr 23, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Joint Committee: Environmental Protection and Energy; Health and Human Relations. The matter was recommended and Resolution approved by unanimous vote of the Joint Committee
- Jun 18, 2025: Adopted, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). On motion of Alderpersons Hadden and Rodriguez-Sanchez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [W47 - R2023-0002936.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/48a2ca68-7e9b-4cf5-84a2-86cdf375cd8d.pdf) (Legislation)
- [Committee Letter 4.23.25 R2023-0002936 (2).pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/1351d8b2-f85d-4aea-8f90-58eaf8fa25d4.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [R2023-0002936 Committee Letter Re-referral.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ded28949-6843-4d42-8123-cb59ed5b2f4f.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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