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Committee on Health and Human Relations

Thursday, April 13, 2023 · 2:00 PM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago Committee on Health and Human Relations recommended passing three key ordinances aimed at addressing social issues, including efforts to combat homelessness and establish a gender-based violence task force. The committee also considered a resolution supporting the Equal Rights Amendment and recognizing Iranian New Year, with mixed results.

Key Decisions

  • Annual Homelessness Reporting Requirement Recommended to Pass
  • Gender-Based Violence Task Force Establishment Recommended to Pass
  • Equal Rights Amendment Support Resolution Recommended to Pass
  • Norooz (Iranian New Year) Recognition Held in Committee

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Approval of Monthly Rule 45 Report - January, 2023
  3. 1 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 2-44 and 2-50 by adding new Sections 2-44-070 and 2-50-085 to require annual reports from Department of Family and Support Services and Department of Housing on efforts to address homelessness
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-4 by adding new Section 2-4-120 regarding establishment of gender-based violence task force
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  5. 3 Call for U.S.Congress to pass House joint resolution removing deadline for ratification of equal rights amendment and establish 28th amendment of U.S. Constitution
    Resolution
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Resolution was Recommended to Pass.

  6. 4 Recognition of historical and cultural significance of Norooz, Iranian New Year
    Resolution
    Action: Held in Committee

    The Resolution was Held in Committee.