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. 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 Mr. Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the county of Dukes County be authorized to borrow funds to pay costs of making various capital improvements and acquiring items of capital equipment at the Martha’s Vineyard airport. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1078) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retroactive claims denials by insurers for certain mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial Services.
By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1602) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to repeal the prohibition on striking by public employees and public employee organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.
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 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. Crocker of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1771) of William L. Crocker, Jr. and others (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Barnstable to grant a certain easement to Vineyard Wind LLC. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3544) of Aaron Vega and others relative to the cultivation of cannabis and industrial hemp on land with agricultural preservation restrictions. Cannabis Policy.
By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1345) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to require that employers provide sexual harassment prevention training to new employees and certify compliance of said training to the Attorney General. The Judiciary.
