HOUSE JOURNALS - Thursday, April 6, 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. 37 Thursday, April 6, 2000 Thirty-seventh Day

of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand. The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Thursday, April 6, 2000, and is called to order at 4:35 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable Edward S. Inman, III, Deputy Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 93 members present and 6 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 93: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, 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, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT 6: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Crowley, Henseler, Murphy, Rabideau, Scott.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Deputy Speaker presents Representative Lewiss, 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 Wednesday, April 5, 2000, is approved as printed.

GUESTS

Representatives Carter and Benson welcome to the House Chambers as guests the Rhody Ram, Heather Spicer, Kathy Vaccaro and John Stringer.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Representative McNamara congratulates Representative Knickle on his engagement to Mary Botella.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

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

(00-S 2906) Joint Resolution congratulating Alice Labrecque Perreault.

Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

NEW BUSINESS

Representative Winfield introduces (2000-H 8135) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $894.89 to pay the claim of Francine Larsh of 25 Salisbury Road, Chepachet, Rhode Island 02814.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

Representative Carpenter introduces (2000-H 8136) Joint Resolution to consider various claims.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

Representatives Rose, Savage, Coelho and Dennigan introduce (2000-H 8137) An Act relating to Providence Country Day School.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Russo introduces (2000-H 8138) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Athena Industries, Inc.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Russo and Voccola introduce (2000-H 8139) An Act relating to taxation - Tri-Town Economic Opportunity Committee.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Burlingame, Benoit, Coderre and Ajello introduce (2000-H 8140) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Abdullah-Odiase introduces (2000-H 8141) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the Charter of South Side Medical Center Condominium Association, Inc.

Representative Abdullah-Odiase requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Abdullah-Odiase, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 69 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 69: Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Hogan, Inman, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Kelley, Dennigan, Garvey, Shavers, Callahan and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8142) House Resolution congratulating Alfred Rascon on receiving the Medal of Honor.

Representative Kelley requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Naughton, Martineau, Lally, Lopes, Lowe and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8143) House Resolution proclaiming April 22, 2000 to be "Earth Day" in the state of Rhode Island and the month of April as Rhode Island "Earth Month".

Representative Naughton requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Naughton, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative Long gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning renaming state constructions.

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 G. Levesque gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure relating to General Assembly- committees and staff.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

GEORGE R.LEVESQUE
Representative, District 98

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Lowe gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning health and safety.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

ROBERT B. LOWE
Representative, District 61

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Corvese gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning charter change for North Providence.

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 Reilly gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicles.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

DONALD 0. REILLY
Representative, District 67

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar are taken:

1.(2000-H 6948) An Act relating to parks and recreational areas - general provisions.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 2, 2000.

2.(2000-H 7217) An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Aiken, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Simonian, Lally, Reilly and Kelley, on a roll call vote, 69 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 69: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Gorham, Hogan, Inman, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Millard, Montanaro, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

3.(2000-H 7414) An Act relating to Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative McCauley, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Lima and Lally, on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 76: Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Ferguson, Flaherty, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

4.(2000-H 7560) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- cigarette tax.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Read, and by agreement of the Majority and Minority, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 11, 2000.

5.(2000-H 7726) An Act relating to public records.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Read, and by agreement of the Majority and Minority, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 11, 2000.

6.(2000-H 7727) An Act relating to motor vehicle repair businesses in Pawtucket.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Read, and by agreement of the Majority and Minority, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 11, 2000.

7.(2000-H 8125) Joint Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to fulfill its commitment of forty percent (40~) federal funding in its reauthorization of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.)

Ordered on the Calendar.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Sherlock, seconded by Representatives Cambio, Benson, Lewiss, McNamara, Rose, Thompson, Watson, Amaral, Savage, Kelley and Garabedian, on a roll call vote, 73 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 73: Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

8.(2000-H 8126) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Attorney General to investigate the possibility of taking legal action against PG&E's Brayton Point Station for pollution to Mount Hope Bay.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Palumbo, seconded by Representatives Martineau, McNamara, Sullivan, Vieira, Garabedian, Naughton, Ferguson, Reilly and Lewiss, on a roll call vote, 69 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 69: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Garabedian, George, Giannini, Gorham, Hogan, Inman, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanai, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Munschy, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

9.(2000-H 8068) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau, McNamara, Aiken, Shavers and Kilmartin.

By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Martineau, McNamara, Aiken and Shavers, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(2000-H 8068)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend

(2000-H 8068) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE" as follows:

(1) On page 1, line 12, by inserting the following language after the word "judiciary" and before the "comma (,)": "under rules and regulations promulgated by the attorney general."

Respectfully submitted,

PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 73 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 73: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Hogan, Inman, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - 1: Representative Levesque, C.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 75 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 75: Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Hogan, Inman, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

CONSENT CALENDAR

From the Consent Calendar are taken:

2.(2000-H 8063) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6.(00-S 2392) An Act confirming property tax exemption of American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Montanaro requests that items 2 and 6 on today's Consent Calendar be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 11, 2000.

There is no objection.

4.(00-S 2151 as amended) An Act relating to the towns of Foster and Glocester - regional juvenile hearing board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Representative Carroll requests that item 4 on today's Consent Calendar be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 11, 2000.

There is no objection.

1.(2000-H 7962) An Act relating to real estate nonutilization tax of the cities of Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston and the town of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3.(00-S 2011 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- New Shoreham water supply system.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

5. (00-S 2366) An Act authorizing the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to increase its holdings to an amount not exceeding fifty million dollars ($50,000,000).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (00-S 2826) An Act authorizing the town of New Shoreham to finance additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs and to finance the purchase of furnishing and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $4,963,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8.(00-S 2845) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Brewerville Civic Association, Inc.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

The remainder of the Consent Calendar is read and passed, items 3 through 8 in concurrence, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 60: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Lima, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, Menard, Millard, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Watson.

NAYS -0.

Representative Garabedian requests the journal to reflect that if he had voted on the Consent Calendar, he would have voted in the affirmative.

There is no objection.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at 5:15 o'clock P.M. in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Kennedy announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Benoit announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at 5:15 o'clock P.M. in Room 201 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Menard announces the Desk will be held open in order to receive Committee Reports.

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.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES TRANSFER OF BILLS

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

(2000-H 6874) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry- agricultural functions of Department of Environmental Management.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7222) An Act relating to unfair sales practices.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7390) An Act relating to insurance -prompt payment for health care services.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7444) An Act relating to coverage for treatment of substance abuse.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7515) An Act relating to insurance.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7635) An Act relating to municipal public building authorities.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 8075) An Act relating to retirement of municipal employees.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Benoit, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(2000-H 7658) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - division of developmental disabilities.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7725) An Act relating to rights for persons with developmental disabilities.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7849) An Act relating to adoption -biological information.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Lopes, for the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(2000-H 7805) An Act relating to state affairs and government- creating the Commission on Indian Affairs.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(2000-H 8041) An Act authorizing the town of Coventry to finance the acquisition and improvement of land for recreational purposes by the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 bonds and/ or notes therefor.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(2000-H 6761) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6784) An Act relating to lost or missing children.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6850) An Act relating to Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6879) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to business corporations.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6880) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to business corporations.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6881 as amended) An Act relating to property - redemption, release, and transfer of mortgages.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6979) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to contractors' registration.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7129) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the timely providing of assignments and discharges of mortgages.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7131) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study internet lending.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7167) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- consumer enforcement of motor vehicle warranties.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(2000-H 6797) An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6824) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6866) An Act relating to campaign contributions - expenditure reporting.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7009) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7011) An Act relating to housing maintenance and occupancy code.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7166 as amended) An Act relating to sexual assault.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7351) (Substitute cc An Act relating to burglary- breaking and entering.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7372) (Substitute cc An Act relating to suspension or revocation of licenses -violations.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7373) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7421) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft of historic stone walls.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7579) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7694) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - electronic signatures and records act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7719)An Act relating to motor and other vehicles registration of vehicles.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7751) An Act relating to status and taxation of time-share estates.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7829) An Act relating to criminal procedure - payment of traffic fines.

Received-and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7912) An Act relating to criminal offenses - obstructing justice.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7913) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

Representative Lopes, for the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(2000-H 6891) (Substitute cc An Act relating to animals and husbandry.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6950) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - Sunday sales.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7331) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7507) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7709) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - importation of wild animals.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7711) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to registration and certificate of title laws.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7796) An Act relating to elections.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7927) An Act relating to elections -voting districts and officials.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

RECESS

At 5:03 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, the House is in recess, on a voice vote.

CALLED TO ORDER

The House is called to order on Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at 4:12 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

ADJOURNMENT

At 4:13 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representative Watson, the House adjourns, on a voice vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE PETER L. LEWISS

Dear Lord, Bless this House with the creativity and compassion you have granted to our state's artists and craftspeople. Invest in our House members the creativity to do the people's work in new and skillful ways, and the compassion to lift up those most in need. Continue to inspire us through the artistic bounty you have bestowed upon Rhode Island in such abundance, so that we may continue to do your work in peace and pleasure. Amen.

Appendix

TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR

(00-S 2011 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- New Shoreham water supply system.

(00-S 2366) An Act authorizing the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to increase its holdings to an amount not exceeding fifty million dollars ($50,000,000).

(00-S 2817) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(00-S 2826) An Act authorizing the town of New Shoreham to finance additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs and to finance the purchase of furnishing and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $4,963,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

(00-S 2845) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Brewerville Civic Association, Inc.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 13, 2000:

1.(2000-H 8041) An Act authorizing the town of Coventry to finance the acquisition and improvement of land for recreational purposes by the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, April 6, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, April 11, 2000:

1.(2000-H 7560) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - cigarette tax.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

2.(2000-H 7726) An Act relating to public records.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

3.(2000-H 7727) An Act relating to motor vehicle repair businesses in Pawtucket.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

4.(2000-H 8063) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5.(00-S 2151 as amended) An Act relating to the towns of Foster and Glocester - regional juvenile hearing board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

6. (00-2 2392) An Act confirming property tax exemption of American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7.(00-S 2204) An Act relating to the town of Bristol - alcoholic beverages.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

8.(2000-H 6844) An Act relating to health and safety - residential care and assisted living facility licensing act and rights of nursing home patients.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

9.(2000-H 7380 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles- special stops.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

10.(2000-H 7381) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - suspension or revocation or licenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

11.(2000-H 7388) (Substitute cc An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

12.(2000-H 7393) (Substitute cc A'') An Act relating to health and safety - durable power of attorney for health care.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

13.(2000-H 7462) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions -physician assistants.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

14.(2000-H 7463 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - long term care coordinating council.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

15.(2000-H 7528) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- courts - judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

16.(2000-H 7531) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - suspension or revocation of licenses - violations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

17.(2000-H 7535) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - impersonation -identity fraud.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute

18.(2000-H 7592) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

19.(2000-H 7655) An Act relating to libraries.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

20.(2000-H 7660 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - health care quality steering committee.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 12, 2000:

1.(2000-H 7706) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler contractors and journeypersons sprinkler fitters, sheet metal contractors and journeypersons and oil heat contractors.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc ~J~

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 13, 2000:

1.(2000-H 7167) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- consumer enforcement of motor vehicle warranties.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2.(2000-H 6761) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3.(2000-H 6784) An Act relating to lost or missing children.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4.(2000-H 6797) An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

5.(2000-H 6824) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6.(2000-H 6850) An Act relating to Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7.(2000-H 6866) An Act relating to campaign contributions- expenditure reporting.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

8.(2000-H 6879) (Substitute cc An Act relating to business corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and cc passage of Substitute A

9.(2000-H 6880) (Substitute cc ~,7) An Act relating to business corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

10.(2000-H 6881 as amended) An Act relating to property - redemption, release, and transfer of mortgages.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

11.(2000-H 6891) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and husbandry.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

12.(2000-H 6950) (Substitute cc An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - Sunday sales.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

13. (2090-H 6979) (Substitute cc An Act relating to contractors' registration.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc A~>

14.(2000-H 7009) (Substitute cc An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

15.(2000-H 7011) An Act relating to housing maintenance and occupancy code.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

16.(2000-H 7129) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the timely providing of assignments and discharges of mortgages.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

17.(2000-H 7131) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study internet lending.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute ~~A~~.

18.(2000-H 7166 as amended) An Act relating to sexual assault.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

19.(2000-H 7331) (Substitute cc An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

20.(2000-H 7351) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to burglary- breaking and entering.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

21.(2000-H 7372) (Substitute cc An Act relating to suspension or revocation of licenses - violations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc A''.

22.(2000-H 7373) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

23.(2000-H 7421) (Substitute cc An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft of historic stone walls.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc ~~J(

24.(2000-H 7507) (Substitute cc An Act relating to elections ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

25.(2000-H 7579) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

26.(2000-H 7694) (Substitute cc An Act relating to state affairs and government -electronic signatures and records act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

27.(2000-H 7709) (Substitute cc An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry -importation of wild animals.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

28.(2000-H 7711) (Substitute cc~~~) An Act relating to registration and certificate of title laws.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

29.(2000-H 7719) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- registration of vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

30.(2000-H 7751) An Act relating to status and taxation of time-share estates.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

31.(2000-H 7796) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

32.(2000-H 7829) An Act relating to criminal procedure- payment of traffic fines.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

33. (2-000-H 7912) An Act relating to criminal offenses- obstructing justice.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

34.(2000-H 7913) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

35.(2000-H 7927) An Act relating to elections - voting districts and officials.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, May 2, 2000:

1.(2000-H 6948) An Act relating, to parks and recreational areas - general provisions.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, April 6, 2000

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