By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reduce plastic bag pollution by requiring the availability of reusable bags at certain stores. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 880) of William M. Straus and others relative to the establishment of a cranberry wetland mitigation banking program for the purposes of off-site mitigation of public or private projects subject to the wetlands protection act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2222) of Mark C. Montigny (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of New Bedford to enter into a long-term lease for the operation of a performing arts center. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3761) of Alan Silvia and others relative to universal pre-kindergarten education in gateway municipalities. Education.
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services.
By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 737) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to create the department of marine fisheries resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Messrs. Cabral of New Bedford and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 738) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to further regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2654) of Andres X. Vargas, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to authorize an excise tax on all electronic smoking devices or tobacco products. Revenue.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Kay Khan and others relative to enhancing the educational opportunities for expectant and parenting students. Education.
