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. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 322) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., and Josh S. Cutler for legislation to promote horse racing in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representative Cutler of Duxbury and Senator Brady, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 641) of Josh S. Cutler and Michael D. Brady (by vote of the town) relative to the recall of elected officials in the town of Hanson. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1114) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to appraisal management companies. Financial Services.
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 Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.
By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2430) of James J. Sullivan and Denise C. Garlick relative to the use of community preservation funds for the acquisition of artificial turf for athletic fields. Revenue.
By Representatives Malia of Boston and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 518) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to strengthening recovery high schools. Education.
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 431) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to place a moratorium on high stakes testing and to direct the State Auditor to investigate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.
