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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative James J. Lyons, Jr. Served 2011 - 2018 Republican - 18th Essex

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4168 By Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others for legislation to authorize law enforcement to arrest and detain certain removable aliens. House Rules.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4822 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others for adoption of resolutions by the General Court requesting the Governor (with the consent of the Council) to remove Timothy Q. Feeley from the office of Justice of the Superior Judicial Court of Essex County. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5053 By [SPONSOR PREFIX] [SPONSOR NAME] of [SPONSOR CITY], a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of [PETITIONERS LIST] [BACKING TEXT]. [COMMITTEE].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1964  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2388 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1964) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and Shaunna L. O'Connell for an investigation by an independent commission (including members of the General Court) on a certain case before the Department of Children and Families regarding Justina Pelletier. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1965  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2393 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1965) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and David F. DeCoste relative to residency verification for persons seeking certain benefits from the Commonwealth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1966  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2394 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of James J. Lyons, Jr. that public benefits only be received by individuals who are residents of the Commonwealth and have proper verifiable documents or identification from their country of origin. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2047  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2399 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and Michael S. Day for legislation to establish minimum funding levels for certain school districts. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2092  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2409 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2092) of James J. Lyons, Jr., for legislation to utilize the resources of the Department of Revenue to increase voter registration. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2229  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2390 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2229) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and David F. DeCoste relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2313  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2643 By Messrs. Kuros of Uxbridge and Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2313) of Kevin J. Kuros and others relative to the commitment of alcoholics or substance abusers during court closures. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2318  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2401 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2318) of James J. Lyons, Jr., relative to the collection of outstanding delinquent legal fees. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2319  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2408 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others for legislation to increase the penalties for heroin trafficking. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2321  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2434 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2321) of James J. Lyons, Jr., for legislation to repeal the transgender anti-discrimination law, so-called. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2381  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2422 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2381) of James J. Lyons, Jr., for legislation to repeal the marijuana law. Marijuana Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2398  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2407 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others relative to the minimum reimbursement rate for adult residential behavioral health and addiction treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2421  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2406 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2421) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others for legislation to allow municipalities to exempt certain projects from the prevailing wage laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2496  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2417 By Messrs. Lyons of Andover and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2496) of James J. Lyons, Jr. and others for legislation to require mental wellness and suicide prevention training for police personnel. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2565  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2392 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2565) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and Leonard Mirra relative to the calculation of retirement allowances for public employees. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2619  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2395 By Representatives Lyons of Andover and O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2619) of James J. Lyons, Jr., Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for legislation to reduce the income tax to five percent. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2620  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2396 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2621  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2420 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2621) of James J. Lyons, Jr., relative to reduction of the income tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2622  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2727 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.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2671  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2424 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2671) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2775  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2427 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2775) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others relative to the growth of the state budget. Ways and Means.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3295  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2419 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3295) of James J. Lyons, Jr., for legislation to provide for public employee retiree healthcare benefits reform. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3489  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2423 By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3489) of James J. Lyons, Jr., and others relative to Medicaid fees. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2320  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2426 By Mr. Lyons of Andover (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2320) of Stephanie Yang for legislation to establish Chinese New Year as a legal holiday. The Judiciary. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2670  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2410 By Mr. Lyons of Andover (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2670) of Keith Saxon relative to eliminating the exemption for solid waste and recycling under the Uniform Procurement Act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.