By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Mr. Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of Orlando Ramos and others for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in minority communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2386) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to improving outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. Public Health.
By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow restaurants to donate edible leftover cooked food and nonperishable food to local food pantries and assistance shelters. Public Health.
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to payment for ambulance services provided to certain insured individuals. Financial Services.
By Mr. Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.
By Messrs. Puppolo of Springfield and Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5171) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Brian M. Ashe (with the approval of the town council) that certain positions in the police department of the town of East Longmeadow be exempt from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation relative to physical and social recess in schools. Education.
By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.
