Ask your legislators to co-sponsor the Safer Alternatives Bill
The Safer Alternatives Bill, sponsored by Representative Jay Kaufman and Senator Steven Tolman, will create a pragmatic and flexible program to replace toxic chemicals with safer alternatives, wherever feasible. In 2008 the bill passed the Senate but not the House and so this session we need your help to make sure that the bill passes both houses! Please call your state legislators today and ask them to co-sponsor the bill.
Step 1: Find out who your State Representative and Senator are if you don't know already.
Step 2: Find out if they have already co-sponsored the bill this session
Step 3: Place your calls
Representatives: 617-722-2000
Senators: 617-722-1455
Or find their direct office numbers: Representatives, Senators
When you reach your Representative, Senator, or a legislative aide, tell them your name and where you live.
If your legislator has not yet co-sponsored the bill, ask him/her to do so:
"Please co-sponsor The Safer Alternatives Bill (newly renamed An Act for a Competitive Economy Through Safer Alternatives to Toxic Chemicals), sponsored by Representative Jay Kaufman and Senator Steven Tolman. This is a critically important bill to protect our health from toxic chemicals and keep Massachusetts businesses competitive on the global economy so please make it a priority to see that it passes in the coming session."
If your legislator is a co-sponsor already, thank him/her!
"Thank you for co-sponsoring the Safer Alternatives Bill! I look forward to working with you to see that it is passed into law this session!"
Step 4: Tell us that you made your call
More information on the Safer Alternatives Bill
