The Committee on Health and Environmental Protection shall have jurisdiction over health and sanitation matters affecting general health care, control of specific diseases, mental health, alcoholism and substance abuse, food, nutrition, and medical care of senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Department of Health, the Bureau of Rodent Control and the Commission on Animal Care and Control. The Committee shall also have jurisdiction over all legislation relating to the abatement of air, water and noise pollution; solid waste collection and disposal; recycling and reuse of wastes; conservation of natural resources; and with all other matters not specifically included dealing with the improvement of the quality of the environment and the conservation of energy. The Committee shall also have jurisdiction over all ordinances, orders, resolutions and matters affecting public utilities with the exception of those matters over which jurisdiction is conferred herein upon the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
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2019-06-06 |
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2019-04-24 |
6 members attended | |
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2019-04-03 |
6 members attended | |
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2019-03-11 |
11 members attended | |
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2019-01-16 |
No attendance taken | |
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2018-09-18 |
No attendance taken | |
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2018-06-07 |
9 members attended | |
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2018-01-12 |
No attendance taken | |
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2017-12-07 |
6 members attended | |
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2017-10-03 |
No attendance taken | |
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2017-08-30 |
5 members attended | |
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2017-06-01 |
19 members attended | |
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2017-06-01 |
9 members attended | |
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2017-05-23 |
8 members attended | |
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2017-02-16 |
8 members attended | |
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2016-09-07 |
9 members attended | |
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2016-07-18 |
7 members attended | |
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2016-06-07 |
4 members attended | |
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2016-05-12 |
10 members attended | |
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2016-04-11 |
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2015-09-09 |
5 members attended | |
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2015-07-23 |
7 members attended | |
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2015-06-04 |
10 members attended | |
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2015-04-14 |
5 members attended | |
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2015-04-13 |
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2015-01-20 |
5 members attended | |
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2014-11-20 |
6 members attended | |
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2014-11-13 |
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2014-08-19 |
No attendance taken | |
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2014-07-21 |
No attendance taken | |
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2014-07-16 |
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2014-06-05 |
No attendance taken | |
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2014-05-30 |
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2014-05-28 |
18 members attended | |
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2014-05-27 |
No attendance taken | |
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2014-04-24 |
18 members attended | |
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2014-04-15 |
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2014-03-25 |
No attendance taken | |
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2013-11-06 |
4 members attended | |
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2013-10-15 |
5 members attended | |
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2013-07-23 |
20 members attended | |
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2013-06-18 |
12 members attended | |
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2013-06-04 |
No attendance taken | |
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2013-05-30 |
6 members attended | |
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2013-03-05 |
9 members attended | |
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2013-02-06 |
6 members attended | |
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2012-06-05 |
No attendance taken | |
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2012-05-22 |
6 members attended | |
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2012-05-01 |
13 members attended | |
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2012-03-12 |
2 members attended | |
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2012-02-14 |
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2011-10-24 |
8 members attended | |
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2011-09-27 |
5 members attended | |
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2011-09-01 |
20 members attended | |
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2011-07-25 |
No attendance taken | |
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2011-06-28 |
No attendance taken | |
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2011-06-02 |
No attendance taken | |
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2011-06-01 |
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2011-05-31 |
No attendance taken | |
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| Date | Action | Legislation |
|---|---|---|
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2022-05-17 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Expression of support for protection and expansion of abortion rights |
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2022-02-18 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Call for United States government to cease spending federal tax dollars on nuclear weapons, embrace United Nations Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and make global nuclear disarmament ... |
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2020-11-18 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-384 to prohibit retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits |
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2020-07-22 |
Remove Co-Sponsor(s) |
Recognition of India's 72nd anniversary of Republic Day and call for condemnation of violence against certain castes and faith groups |
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2020-07-20 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-384 to prohibit retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits |
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2020-07-14 |
Remove Co-Sponsor(s) |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-64 to prohibit sale of flavored tobacco products and flavored liquid nicotine products |
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2019-04-24 |
Substituted in Committee |
Call for hearing(s) on differences in monthly natural gas costs for Chicago versus suburban households |
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2019-04-24 |
Recommended for Re-Referral |
Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 entitled "Bird Friendly Design Ordinance" |
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2019-04-03 |
Recommended to Pass |
Support for implementation of clean energy transition plan |
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2019-03-12 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Call for U.S. Congress to pass legislation creating national carbon fee and dividend system |
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2019-03-12 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 11-4 by adding new Section 11-4-1100 regarding radiation monitoring |
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2019-03-11 |
Recommended to Pass |
Call for U.S. Congress to pass legislation creating national carbon fee and dividend system |
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2019-03-11 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 11-4-2190 and 11-4-2200 regarding permit and notification requirements for lead paint abatement, disposal of debris, sandblasting, grinding and chemical ... |
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2019-03-11 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 11-4 by adding new Section 11-4-1100 regarding radiation monitoring |
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2019-01-16 |
Recommended to Pass |
Call for creation of Public Mental Health Clinic Service Expansion Task Force to explore re-opening of mental health clinics and identify budgetary and operational recommendations for expansion ... |
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2018-09-18 |
Recommended Do Not Pass |
Revocation of written waiver granted to General Iron Industries, Inc. regarding restriction on processing of recyclable materials during evening hours |
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2018-01-16 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Call for Food and Drug Administration to remove ban on blood donations by men who have had sex with men within last year |
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2018-01-12 |
Recommended to Pass |
Call for Food and Drug Administration to remove ban on blood donations by men who have had sex with men within last year |
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2018-01-12 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of ordinance which amended Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 7 regarding food and food-related health regulations by modifying effect date for various provisions |
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2017-12-07 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 7 regarding food and food-related health regulations |
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2017-11-16 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Call for U.S. Congress to pass legislation creating national carbon fee and dividend system |
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2017-10-03 |
Recommended to Pass |
Adoption and implementation of Good Food Purchasing Program standards |
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2017-10-03 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 7-28 and 11-4 regarding increase and synchronization of penalties against illegal disposal of waste, refuse or junk (fly-dumping) |
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2017-10-03 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 7-28 and 11-4 regarding increase and synchronization of penalties against illegal disposal of waste, refuse or junk (fly-dumping) |
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2017-09-13 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Call for hearing(s) on adoption of policies and initiatives to promote healthy nutrition and reduce obesity-related health conditions for Chicago children |
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2017-08-30 |
Recommended to Pass |
Appointment of Juan M. Calderon as member of Board of Health |
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2017-06-01 |
Recommended to Pass |
Call for President Donald Trump and U.S. Congress to support mission of Environmental Protection Agency and maintain operations at Region 5 office in Chicago |
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2017-06-01 |
Recommended to Pass |
Expression of opposition to reduction in federal funding to Environmental Protection Agency and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative |
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2017-05-23 |
Recommended to Pass |
Call for City Council members to increase community outreach efforts for litter-free communities |
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2017-05-23 |
Held in Committee |
Call for Urban Wildlife Institute to conduct study on state of urban wildlife in City of Chicago |
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2016-09-07 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 13-20, 13-172, 18-13 and 18-28 regarding energy conservation |
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2016-07-18 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 11 regarding residential recycling |
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2016-07-18 |
Substituted in Committee |
Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 11 regarding residential recycling |
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2016-07-18 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 7-12 by adding new Section 7-12-365 establishing Coyote Wildlife Management Program |
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2016-07-18 |
Substituted in Committee |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 7-12 by adding new Section 7-12-365 establishing Coyote Wildlife Management Program |
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2016-06-08 |
Add Co-Sponsor(s) |
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-160-070 to allow gender identity access to public accommodations |
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2016-05-18 |
Recommended to Pass |
Establishment of "Health in All Policies" initiative and task force to identify and pursue opportunities to improve health of Chicago residents |
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2016-05-12 |
Held in Committee |
Call for City of Chicago to participate in Illinois Department of Transportation performance-based asphalt paving specification pilot program |
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2016-05-12 |
Substituted in Committee |
Establishment of "Health in All Policies" initiative and task force to identify and pursue opportunities to improve health of Chicago residents |
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2016-05-12 |
Held in Committee |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 7-12 by adding new Section 7-12-365 establishing Coyote Wildlife Management Program |
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2016-05-12 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 7-12-420 requiring removal of pet waste from private property |
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2016-05-12 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-6-060 and 8-16-024 regarding tattooing, body piercing and tanning facilities |
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2016-05-12 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 7-42-035 regarding establishment of self-certification program for low-risk food establishments |
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2015-07-23 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 11-4 by adding new Sections 11-4-725 and 11-4-728 to regulate dry cleaning facilities using perchloroethylene and motor vehicle repair shops |
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2015-01-20 |
Recommended to Pass |
Expression of opposition to proposed construction of nuclear waste repositories in Great Lakes Basin, Canada, United States of America or any First Nation property |
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2014-07-21 |
Recommended to Pass |
Establishment of Interagency Working Group for implementing family and community support services for underage substance abuse |
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2014-05-27 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 8-32-170 by exempting Stockyards Planned Manufacturing District from noise and vibration control limits |
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2013-11-06 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 11-4-1935 and 11-4-2150 regarding reprocessing of construction site waste material |
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2013-10-15 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 11-4-120, 11-4-2510, 11-4-2540 and 17-17-0105-D regarding biogas recovery |
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2013-07-23 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-112 by adding new Section 233 authorizing health-related agreements with Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago |
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2013-05-30 |
Recommended to Pass |
Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Housing Authority regarding substance abuse prevention and related educational services and training |
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2013-05-30 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-112 regarding clinical staff outside practice |
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2012-03-12 |
Recommended to Pass |
Appointment of Dr. Horace E. Smith as member of Board of Health |
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2011-09-27 |
Recommended to Pass |
Call for hearing(s) on Healthy Chicago program |
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2011-09-27 |
Held in Committee |
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 7-32-010 and 7-32-035 by further regulating common smoking rooms in healthcare or long-term care facilities |
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2011-09-01 |
Held in Committee |
Call for hearing(s) on Women Veterans Post Traumatic Stress Disorder benefits |
|
2011-09-01 |
Recommended to Pass |
Authorization for funding and identification of projects pursuant to 2006 settlement with Peoples Gas |
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2011-07-25 |
Held in Committee |
Call for hearing(s) on budgetary challenges facing community hospitals and health care providers |
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2011-07-25 |
Held in Committee |
Call for hearing(s) on use of bath salts containing methylenedioxpyrovalerone or MDPV |
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2011-07-25 |
Held in Committee |
Endorsement of 2012 Chicago River Race |
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2011-07-25 |
Recommended to Pass |
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 11-4 by adding new Section 11-4-715 regarding lead emission monitoring and standards |
|
2011-06-02 |
Recommended to Pass |
Appointment of Richard L. Rodriguez as Commissioner of Department of Environment |
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