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. 17
Tuesday, February 15, 2000
Seventeenth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, February 15, 2000, and is called to order at 4:17 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 96 members present and 3 members absent as follows:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Ferguson, 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 Thursday, February 10, 2000, is approved as printed.
EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF
THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:
(2000-H 6984) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of P&E Associates, Inc., effective February 11, 2000.
(2000-H 6981) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Profile Jewelry Manufacturing, Inc., effective February 11, 2000.
(2000-H 6986) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Burrillville Junior Hockey League and Booster Club, effective February 11, 2000.
Received and ordered to be placed on file,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(2000-H 6826) An Act authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes of the state for the purpose of financing the Narragansett Bay Commission's Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Program.
Received and referred to the Committee on
Finance.
(2000-H 6952) An Act relating to relief of injured and deceased firefighters and police officers
salary payment.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7133) An Act relating to towns and cities - optional retirement for members of police force and firefighters.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7184) An Act relating to public officers and employees-
retirement system.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7316) An Act relating to health and safety - smoking in public places.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7317) An Act relating to health and safety - smoking in public places.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Labor:
(2000-H 7276) An Act relating to health and
safety safety and health programs for fire departments.
Received and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Special Legislation:
- (2000-H 6891) An Act relating to animals and husbandry.
Received and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 7211) An Act relating to Valley Gas Company.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7277) An Act in amendment of and in addition to an act entitled "An Act to incorporate Bristol and Warren Gas Company" passed at the January Session of the General Assembly A.D.
1953.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Kelley, Mumford, M. Anderson, Amaral, Winfield and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 7853) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - cat identification program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Representatives Naughton, Malik, Ferguson, S. Anderson, G. Levesque and several other
members of the House introduce (2000-H 7854) An
Act relating to fish and wildlife - licensing.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Representatives Naughton, Moura, Mumford, S. Anderson, Henseler, and Giannini introduce (2000-H 7855) An Act relating to state personnel.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Naughton, Giannini, Aiken and Henseler introduce (2000-H 7856) An Act relating to health and safety - hazardous waste management.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Kelley, Quick, Long, Gorham, Savage and Rose introduce (2000-H 7857) An Act relating to property subject to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Menard, Giannini, Henseler and Cicilline introduce (2000-H 7858) An Act relating to identity fraud.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Ginaitt, Giannini, Simonian, Henseler and Naughton introduce (2000-H 7859) An Act relating to waters and navigation -restoration of estuarzine and coastal habitat resources.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Representatives Menard, 5. Anderson, Lally and Schadone introduce (2000-H 7860) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Faria introduces (2000-H 7861) An Act relating to criminal offenses - jails and prisons.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representatives Callahan, Quick and Mumford introduce (2000-H 7862) An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Martineau introduces (2000-H 7863) House Resolution extending condolences.
Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Quick, and by unanimous consent, on a rising vote.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Shavers gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning apposing the implementation of the R.I. Farm, Forest, Open Space Land Sub Committee recommendation.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
MAXINE B. SHAVERS
Representative District 98
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Henseler gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning mobile homes.
This notice is given in compliance with House
Rule 42.
SUZANNE M. HENSELER Representative District
44
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Henseler gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning genetic testing.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
SUZANNE M. HENSELER Representative District
44
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Aiken gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning Uniform Commercial Code Chapters 5,8 and 9.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
DENISE C. AIKEN
Representative District 35
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Aiken gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning Uniform Commercial Code Chapters 3 and 4.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
DENISE C. AIKEN
Representative District 35
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Long gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning health insurance.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
BRUCE J. LONG
Representative District 95
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Long gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning merit system.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
BRUCE J. LONG
Representative District 95
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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:
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 Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Pires announces that the Committee on Finance will meet tomorrow at the rise of the House in Room 35 of the State House, and that the hearings on gambling bills scheduled for February 23rd and 25th, 2000 will be rescheduled to a later date.
Also:
Representative George announces that the Committee on Education Accountability will meet today at the rise of the House in Room B7 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Lally announces that the Committee on Environment and Conservation will meet today at the rise of the House in Room B7 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Williamson congratulates Representative Voccola and his wife Donna on the birth of their son Joseph.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
By unanimous consent, Representative Pires addresses the members of the House on a point of personal privilege in regard to a newspaper article.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, and the Governor, to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:33 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Slater, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Grace Quinn and Margaret Lynch; on motion of Representative McNamara, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Joseph D. Almonte; on motion of Representative Faria, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of his father-in-law, George Mack; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Quick, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE LAWRENCE J. FERGUSON
Heavenly Father, we ask that You guide Your servants who
sit in this chamber, whose judgments share in determining
our state's destiny. May the decisions we make in behalf of our constituents be derived only from Your Truth and Wisdom.
Amen.
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.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, February 17, 2000:
1.(2000-H 6942 as amended) Joint Resolution
urging cities and towns to create municipal cancer control task forces.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
2. (2000-H 6868 as amended) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Rhode Island Department of Health to promote yearly checkups and screening for prostate cancer for men.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 1, 2000:
1. (2000-H 7211) An Act relating to Valley Gas Company.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (2000-H 7277) An Act in amendment of and in addition to an act entitled "An Act to incorporate Bristol and Warren Gas Company" passed at the January Session of the General Assembly A.D. 1953.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, February 15, 2000
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