By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1507) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to income tax credits for the design and manufacture of video games. Revenue.
By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2622) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.
By Mr. Wagner of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3942) of Joseph F. Wagner and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Chicopee Contributory Retirement System be authorized to allow certain members to purchase creditable service for military service. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to direct the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education.
By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2847) of Michael J. Finn, Gerard Cassidy and Linda Dean Campbell relative to testing requirements for veterans who wish to become educators. Education.
By Representative Mark of Peru and Senator Donoghue, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Paul W. Mark, Eileen M. Donoghue and others relative to public higher education. Higher Education.
By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to the use of tobacco products in primary and secondary school buildings or facilities. Education.
By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2113) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2593) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to authorize tourism destination marketing districts within cities and towns to be funded by room occupancy fee assessments. Revenue.
By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1438) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining agreements with non-commissioned officers of the Department of State Police. Public Service.
