State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
JOURNAL
-OF THE-
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the fourth day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand.
Volume 127, No. 15
Wednesday, February 9, 2000
Fifteenth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, February 9, 2000, and is called to order at 4:13 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 93 members present and 6 members absent as follows:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Scott, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, February 8, 2000, is approved as printed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES TRANSFER OF BILLS
Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(2000-H 6744) An Act relating to gambling and lotteries.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 6884) An Act relating to education -the Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
Representative Faria, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 6760) An Act relating to Sunday business - pharmacies.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Palangio and Winfield introduce (2000-H 7818) An Act relating to E-911 telephone system - advertising.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Palangio and Winfield introduce (2000-H 7819) An Act relating to the 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Palangio, McCauley and Palumbo introduce (2000-H 7820) An Act relating to towns and cities - benefits for firefighters.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations,
Representatives Palangio, McCauley and Palumbo introduce (2000-H 7821) An Act relating to towns and cities - benefits for firefighters.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Palangio and McCauley introduce (2000-H 7822) An Act relating to public accountancy.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Palangio, McCauley, George and Winfield introduce (2000-H 7823) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives San Bento, Faria, Palangio, Palumbo and Garvey introduce (2000-H 7824) An Act relating to regulation of sales-
alcoholic beverages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives San Bento, Faria, Palangio, Palumbo and Garvey introduce (2000-H 7825) An Act relating to criminal procedure-
arrest.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7826) An Act relating to education.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7827) An Act relating to public finance - state funds.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7828) House Resolution respectfully requesting the State Traffic Commission to install a traffic control signal in the town of West Warwick.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7829) An Act relating to criminal procedure -payment of traffic fines.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7830) An Act relating to sports, racing and athletics - the Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7831) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $3613.65 to pay the claim of Gary Dodge of
2 Leader Street, Coventry, Rhode Island 02816.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7832) An Act relating to domestic relations -support of children - prepaid support.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7833) An Act relating to cities and towns.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Williamson introduces (2000-H 7834) An Act relating to taxation - sales tax exemption.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives San Bento, Faria, Palangio, Palumbo and Garvey introduce (2000-H 7835) An Act relating to public service corporation tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives San Bento, Palangio, Palumbo, Garvey and Faria introduce (2000-H 7836) An Act relating to criminal offenses-
sexual offender registration.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Barr introduces (2000-H 7837) An Act relating to insurance compliance self audit.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Naughton, Benoit, Henseler, Giannini, Corvese, Slater and Aiken introduce (2000-H 7838) An Act relating to health and safety - blindness,
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives Vieira, Benoit, San Bento, Palumbo and Sullivan introduce (2000-H 7839) An Act relating to driver education.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives Palangio and Palumbo introduce (2000-H 7810) An Act relating to relief of firefighters and police officers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representatives Amaral, Garvey, Carpenter, Long and Watson introduce (2000-H 7841) House Resolution extending the reporting date of the special House commission to study the establishment of a chaplaincy for the House of Representatives.
Representative Amaral requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Amaral, seconded by Representative Martineau, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Inman, George, Murphy, Gorham, Williamson and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 7842) House Resolution honoring Pete Fontaine for his many years of dedication to the community.
Representative Inman requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Inman, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Inman, George, S. Anderson, Gorham and Murphy introduce (2000-H 7843) House Resolution respectfully requesting the State Traffic Commission to install a traffic signal in the town of Coventry.
Representative Inman requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Inman, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (2000-H 7844) Joint Resolution inviting His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Honorable Senate to join the House of Representatives in Joint Session for the purpose of receiving a message of His Excellency, the Governor, regarding the state budget.
Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Cicilline gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning weapons.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative District 4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kelley gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning animal husbandry.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
LEONA A. KELLEY
Representative District 49
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kelley gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning farm, forest, open space taxation.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
LEONA A. KELLEY
Representative District 49
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kelley gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning taxation.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
LEONA A. KELLEY
Representative District 49
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Menard gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning overtime.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
RENE R. MENARD
Representative District 58
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Menard gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning identity fraud.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
RENE R. MENARD
Representative District 58
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Naughton gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning fish and wildlife-
commercial fisheries.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
EILEEN S. NAUGHTON
Representative District 32
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Naughton gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning fish and wildlife-
licensing.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
EILEEN S. NAUGHTON
Representative District 32
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Naughton gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning lobsters and other crustaceans.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
EILEEN S. NAUGHTON
Representative District 32
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Giannini announces that the Finance Sub-Committee on General Government will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 35 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Coderre announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Flaherty announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 205 of the State House.
Also:
Also:
Representative Benoit announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.
Majority Leader Martineau announces the session will convene tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in order to meet in Joint Session at 4:00 o'clock to receive the Governor's Budget Address.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:18 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, the House adjourns, on a voice vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH H. SCOTT
Lord, we have been given the power to control and regulate the lives of our fellow citizens. Give us the resolve to wield this power with discretion and dignity. Amen.
TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(00-S 2030) An Act relating to school districts -Chariho.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, February 10, 2000:
1. (2000-H 7817) Resolution urging Rhode Island's cities and towns to combine their resources to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in every community in Rhode Island.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, February 16, 2000:
1.(2000-H 6760) An Act relating to Sunday
business - pharmacies.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Wednesday, February 9, 2000
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