By Representative Smizik of Brookline and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3252) of Frank I. Smizik, Michael J. Barrett and others relative to prohibiting the dispensing of food in disposable food service containers made from polystyrene or from expanded polystyrene. Public Health.
By Mr. Smizik of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2478) of Frank I. Smizik and others relative to the disclosure requirements for dry cleaners using toxic chemicals. Public Health.
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to increase power plant safety preparedness by the Department of Public Health to twenty miles. Public Health.
By Representatives Frost of Auburn and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 255) of Paul K. Frost, Keiko M. Orrall and others relative to the authority of school districts to be exempt from a certain standardized exam. Education.
By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) 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 Representative DiZoglio of Methuen and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2845) of Diana DiZoglio, Kathleen O'Connor Ives and others relative to substance abuse education in public schools. Education.
By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2446) of Diana DiZoglio and Kathleen O'Connor Ives relative to prohibiting the use of maintenance of certification as a basis for physician licensure, hospital employment or credentialing, or health plan reimbursement and/or credentialing. Public Health.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1857) of John F. Keenan, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Rodrigues, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to support community access television. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representatives Balser of Newton and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2682) of Ruth B. Balser, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to require cable television operators to provide public, educational, and governmental access channels. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
