HOUSE JOURNALS - Thursday, March 16, 2000

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. 28 Thursday, March 16, 2000 Twenty-eighth Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Thursday, March 16, 2000, and is called to order at 4:22 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable Edward S. Inman, III, Deputy Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 91 members present and 8 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 91: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT - 8: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Cambio, Carpenter, Garabedian, Garvey, Millard, San Bento, Scott.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Deputy Speaker presents the Reverend Bernard A. Healey, Associate Pastor of the Saint Augustine Church, who delivers the Invocation, and House Minority Leader Robert Watson to lead 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 Wednesday, March 15, 2000, is approved as printed.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:

(00-S 2194 as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages regulation of sales.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

(00-S 2199) An Act relating to criminal offenses - public utilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(00-S 2204) An Act relating to the town of Bristol - alcoholic beverages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

(00-S 2606 as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation. (00-S 2702 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(00-S 2792) An Act relating to criminal offenses - jails and prisons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE
TRANSFER OF BILL

Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Judiciary:

(2000-H 7784) An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code- bulk transfers.

Received and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

NEW BUSINESS

Representative Carter introduces (by request)

(2000-H 8055) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Sherlock, Crowley, Ajello, McNamara, Maher and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8056) An Act relating to higher education assistance authority.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Henseler, Picard, Coderre, Costantino, Savage and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8057) An Act relating to health and safety - managed care liability.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Carter, Faria and Benson introduce (2000-H 8058) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (2000-H 8059) House Resolution extending congratulations.

Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (2000-H 8060) 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 Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a rising vote.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative Slater gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning solemnization of marriage.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

THOMAS C.SLATER

Representative District 17

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning courts and civil procedure.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

PETER F. KILMARTIN

Representative District 80

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning criminal procedure.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

PETER F. KILMARTIN

Representative District 80

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning courts and civil procedure.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

PETER F. KILMARTIN

Representative District 80

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning criminal offenses.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

PETER F. KILMARTIN

Representative District 80

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Kelley gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicles.

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 Jacquard gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning act relating to municipal employees.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

ROBERT B. JACQUARD

Representative District 26

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Corvese gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning relating to labor relations board -formal hearing.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

ARTHUR J. CORVESE

Representative District 71

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Watson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning public officers and employees.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

ROBERT A. WATSON

Representative District 43

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Watson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning courts and civil procedure.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

ROBERT A. WATSON

Representative District 43

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar is taken:

1.(2000-H 8042) Resolution commemorating the greatest tragedy in Irish History, the Great Irish Famine. Ordered on the Calendar.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative McNamara, 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.

GUESTS

Representative Benson welcomes to the House Chambers as guests Representative Henseler's son, Lieutenant Commander Shawn Henseler along with his wife Dr. Laura Jean Henseler and their children Ryan and Kiley.

Representatives Carter and Aiken also welcome the Henseler family to the House.

CONGRATULATIONS

Representative Menard congratulates Representative John Barr and his wife Sharon on their ninth wedding anniversary. Representative Menard welcomes their children Richard, Caitlyn, William and Andrew to the Chambers.

Representative Giannini welcomes Father Healey to the House of Representatives.

Representative G. Levesque wishes a Happy Saint Patrick's Day to his sister Mary Levesque and Anna Doyle Levesque, mother of Representative George Levesque and Representative Charles Levesque.

GUESTS

Representative Amaral welcomes to the House Chambers Janene Hennig and her mother Mrs. Hennig.

Representative 5. Anderson welcomes to the House of Representatives Mr. and Mrs. Inman, parents of Deputy Speaker Inman, along with his daughter Sarah.

Representative S. Anderson welcomes to the Chambers Mike Reeves and Dave Florio from the Democratic Town Committee in Coventry. Deputy Speaker Inman also welcomes Mike Reeves and Dave Florio to the House and wishes his mother and father, his wife Kelly and his daughters Sarah and Ann Marie a Happy Saint Patrick's Day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the rise of the House.

Also:

Representative Crowley announces that the Committee on Finance will meet Thursday, April 6, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. and Friday, April 28, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. on Casino Gambling.

ADJOURNMENT

At 4:40 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Kelley, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of David Duncan; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix

INVOCATION

SS. JOSEPH AND PATRICK
CELEBRATION 2000
R.I. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

REVEREND BERNARD A. HEALEY
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH

Almighty God, Father and Lord of all creation, we gather this day to honor two great saints, Saint Joseph, the foster father of your son, Jesus, and the husband of Mary, mother of Christ and mother of all your children, and Saint Patrick, the apostle of Ireland and patron of all Irish men and women.

As we honor these two holy men, we are mindful, 0 Lord, that Joseph was indeed a working man, unafraid to use his energies to provide for his family. He was called to labor, and he did not turn away from his responsibility. Humble and faithful your servant, Joseph, fully devoted himself to his family with complete love and selflessness.

We are also mindful, O Lord, that Patrick was a tireless worker who spread the gospel and brought to a pagan land the great gift of faith. He was a zealous advocate of the poor and champion of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Help us, almighty Father, to carry out the duties and responsibilities we all have in life. Regardless of our vocations and professions, whether scholar or student, laborer, technician or professional career person, whether famous or unknown, young or old, help us all to give our very best to you and to our brothers and sisters in your one human family. Enable us also to appreciate all who help us in our daily lives and make us aware of how very much we need each other. May we never take for granted the hard work and efforts of others on our behalf. Open our mind and hearts to your will that we may make our contribution to lifting, supporting, and helping one another, especially our sisters and brothers most in need.

Bless our state and all our public servants. Like Saint Joseph, may they inspire us by their fidelity, dedication, honesty and hard work on behalf of our citizens. Like Saint Patrick may they always be steadfast in spirit and zealous in discharging their duties. And may the citizens truly cooperate with them in transforming the city of man into the city of God.

And so Lord, we make our prayer begging Joseph's intercession as we pray:

Preghiamo che per l'intercessione di San Giuseppe, la nostra fede continuera' prosperare nelle nostre famiglie, nella nostro state, en nel nostro mondo.Amen.

And the intercession of St. Patrick:

A phadraig ata I parthas mhic de gan locht, a bheir slainte is do ghrasta don te a bhios bocht, thaining me I do lathairse agus me lag gan luth, faigh aras dom I bparthas, an ait bhfeicfidh me thu.Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, March 21, 2000:

1.(2000-H 6886) An Act relating to the Pascoag Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2.(2000-H 6887) An Act relating to the Pascoag Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, March 16, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, March 21, 2000:

1.(2000-H 7160) Resolution memorializing Congress to have the Postal Service issue a Polish-American Hero stamp.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

2.(2000-H 7230) An Act relating to elections - primaries - national conventions.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, March 22, 2000:

1.(2000-H 7010) An Act relating to lobbying.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

2.(2000-H 7162) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

3.(2000-H 7466) An Act relating to education - children with disabilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

4.(2000-H 7470) Resolution respectfully directing the Department of Human Services to apply to the Federal Health Care Financing Administration to expand its home and community based waiver programs.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, March 16, 2000

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