In response to Senator Ward, Ms. Hensley offered to bring copies of the tests as well as the drivers manual. The manual contains a chapter regarding alcohol, the law, etc. The drivers manual is also on the internet. They discuss the leading role of Massachusetts in having Web transactions. The State of Massachusetts has developed an on-line interactive transaction system that has been operating for three years.
Residents can file tax returns with an interactive voice response system.
The State of Massachusetts also has an interactive web page for all DMV transactions. That system is partnered with a banking institution so that transactions are as secure as possible. Nationally 41 to 42 percent of all homes have computers, a large percentage of those have internet access. DOA anticipates developing an on-line internet presence by June or July of this year. Here, the application and information about serving on state boards is being put on the Net to reach the widest possible audience.