By Representatives Lyons of Andover and O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of James J. Lyons, Jr., Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for legislation to reduce the sales tax to five percent. Revenue.
Sponsored bills
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. Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of James Arciero and others relative to the compensation paid to injured correctional officers. Public Service.
By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to involve youth in civic engagement and the development of model curriculum units in the history and social science framework in the public schools. Education.
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. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 280) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop a proposal for the establishment of a program of civics education and public service for the youth of the Commonwealth. Education.
By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 237) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to requiring high school students to pass a civics test for prior to graduation. Education.
By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3309) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to veterans property tax abatements. Revenue.
By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2016) of Linda Dean Campbell and others for legislation to promote and enhance civic engagement for public school students. Education.
By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Kate D. Campanale and others relative to providing for certain student loan repayment income tax deductions. Revenue.