Rep. Denise Provost

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Bruce E. Tarr, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.

Senate, December 30, 2019 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Jason M. Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, David Allen Robertson, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3738) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to expanding access to healthy food choices in vending machines on state property,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2449).

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of James B. Eldridge, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to environmental justice and toxics reduction in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Senate, December 30, 2019 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Kevin G. Honan and Denise Provost for legislation relative to dentistry licensure examinations,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2448).

Senate, December 30, 2019 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Michael J. Barrett and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 857) of David M. Rogers and others relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4084) of Keely O'Gorman relative to the use and distribution of single-use plastic straws,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2448).

By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Denise Provost and others relative to informed consent for pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health.

By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 761) of Michelle M. DuBois, Liz Miranda and others relative to exposure to environmental toxins. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1992) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to dental licensing exams. Public Health.

By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to environmental equity in the location of power plants, highways, and airports. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.