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.
Sponsored bills
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. 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 Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to certain flame retardants. Public Health.
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 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. Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 531) of Joan Meschino and others relative to school policies for students found with certain weapons or charged with certain violations. Education.
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 Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Harriette L. Chandler, Marjorie C. Decker, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction. Revenue.
By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to school dropout prevention and re-engagement. Education.