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IL HJR0048

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/30/2009

Primary Sponsor

Karen May

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates September 15th as Carbon Day in Illinois to raise awareness about reducing the state's carbon footprint
  • Recognizes that one acre of certain trees can remove up to 2.6 tons of carbon dioxide annually and individual trees can absorb equivalent amounts to cars driven 26,000 miles
  • Urges individuals, organizations, schools, and communities to plant trees on Carbon Day and organize educational programs about reducing carbon emissions
  • Affirms Illinois's commitment to maintaining a healthy environment for current and future citizens through individual and collective action

Legislative Description

CARBON DAY

Last Action

Adopted Both Houses

5/30/2009

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/29/2009
Environment & Energy4/29/2009
Rules4/28/2009

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