Recruiting co-sponsors for the Safer Alternatives Bill in 2011
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. This bill has been before the legislature for eight years now but has never been brought to a vote in both houses. It's time to make it happen this year! 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
State House Switchboard: 617-722-2000
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
Download a fact sheet about the Safer Alternatives bill
Read more about why the Safer Alternatives Bill is needed and why it will work
