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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Marjorie C. Decker
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act establishing plastic pollution action day in the commonwealth.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Marjorie C. Decker | 25th Middlesex | 1/22/2019 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3959 FILED ON: 1/22/2019
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By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate September 14 as plastic pollution action day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)
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An Act establishing plastic pollution action day in the commonwealth.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of the General Laws,as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 15BBBBBB, the following section:-
Section 15CCCCCC. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart September 14 as Plastic Pollution Action Day, in recognition of the need to address the environmental impact of plastic pollution, and shall recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.