The Vermont House of Representatives voted 120 to 20 today in favor of a bill (S.239) designed to protect children from exposure to toxic chemicals found in everyday products.
The Toxic-Free Families Act (S. 239), a VPIRG-led bill that aims to protect Vermonters’ health by better regulating known toxic chemicals, passed the Senate 18-12 and prompt action in the House is essential to the success of this important legislation. Fortunately, the bill has already gained approval of the House Fish & Wildlife Committee, the House Committee on Ways & Means, and the Appropriations Committee in the last couple of weeks.
Following the 18-12 approval by the Senate, prompt action in the House is essential to the success of this important legislation. With time in the 2013-2014 legislative biennium running short, industry lobbyists stepped up their pressure on the Vermont House, which must also pass the legislation for the law to take effect.
The Vermont state Senate voted 17-11 today to support legislation that will provide significant new protections against exposure to toxic chemicals in consumer products.
Led by Senator Kevin Mullin (R-Rutland), the Senate Committee on Economic Development unanimously approved (5-0) the Toxic Free Families Act. VPIRG will be working with partners from the Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Vermont to pass the bill in 2014. The bill must now make a quick stop in the Senate Finance Committee before being voted on by the full Senate.
VPIRG’s Toxic-Free Families Day brought parents with children, public health advocates, fire fighters, and legislators together to call for support better measures to protect Vermonters, particularly kids, from unnecessary exposure to toxic chemicals in everyday products. Check out photos and video from the event.
The Vermont Senate Committee on Health and Welfare voted unanimously today (4-0) to pass legislation (S.239) designed to protect Vermont families from toxic chemicals in consumer products.
The following is Fox 44/ABC 22’s coverage of our toxic free families day. To watch the video clip, click here. A big thanks to everyone who made it to the State House for this successful event! MONTPELIER – From cleaning supplies to your kids’ toys, many everyday products contain toxic chemicals. When Abigail Mnookin had …
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The following was written by VPIRG member and VPR commentator Abigail Mnookin, who is also the mother of a toddler. Imagine a day in the life of my toddler: she wakes up next to synthetic-stuffed animals, puts on a disposable diaper, changes into polyester clothes, drinks out of a plastic sippy cup, plays with her …
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On Jan. 30, VPIRG’s Lauren Hierl testified in a packed Senate Committee about why Vermonters need stronger, comprehensive reform to keep our families safe from toxic chemical threats. Here’s the message she sent to VPIRG members: Out-of-state, corporate lobbyists are flying in from as far as Detroit to keep toxic chemicals in everyday products. Last …
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In a packed committee room in the Senate, VPIRG’s environmental health advocate, Lauren Hierl, presented lawmakers with a persuasive case: Step up and take action to keep Vermont kids safe from toxic chemical threats. Here’s an excerpt of VPIRG’s testimony in support of S. 239, a bill to strengthen protections against toxic chemicals: My own …
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