HOUSE JOURNALS - Tuesday, April 11, 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. 38 Tuesday, April 11, 2000 Thirty-eighth Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, April 11, 2000, and is called to order at 4:14 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 98 members present and 1 member absent as follows:

PRESENT - 98: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and 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, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, 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, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT: - 1, Representative Kelley.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Caprio, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF
THE GOVERNOR

The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:

(2000-H 7534) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages, effective April 5, 2000.

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(00-S 2864) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of George Edward Sousa Enterprises, Inc.

Representative Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representative Martineau, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 82 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 82: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, (00-S 2864) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, forthwith.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES TRANSFER OF BILLS

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 7271) An Act relating to education.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7311) An Act relating to education social security number student identification.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7807) An Act relating to education African American History.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

(2000-H 6813) An Act relating to public property and works.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7149) An Act relating to public property and works.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7152) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - relief of firefighters and police officers.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7168) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public officers and employees retirement system contributions and benefits.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7425) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7932) An Act relating to plumbers.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy:

(2000-H 7721) An Act relating to uniform boat title act.

Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy. Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(2000-H 7196) An Act relating to health and safety.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7296) An Act relating to indictments, informations and complaints.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7342) An Act relating to sexual offender registration.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7350) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- family court.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7417) An Act relating to state affairs and government- open meetings.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 7926) An Act relating to domestic relations - custody of children.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(2000-H 8087) An Act relating to real estate brokers and salespersons.

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 no passage:

(2000-H 6949) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- division of occupational safety. No further action required.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

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

(00-S 2213) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(00-S 2516) An Act relating to the William H. Hall Library.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(00-S 2825) An Act authorizing the town of Glocester to finance the development, construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and rehabilitation of roads, highways and bridges in the town, including the construction of a salt/sand storage facility by the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(2000-H 6807) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6870) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to unfair sales practices - merchandise credit slips.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7020) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - pharmacy.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7076) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - deceptive trade practices.

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 6841) An Act relating to criminals -correctional institutions - parole.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7253) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7718) An Act relating to the domestic violence prevention act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7872) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7985) An Act relating to Board of Governors for Higher Education.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8030) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8031) An Act relating to small claims and consumer claims.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8077) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure District Court.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8121) An Act relating to criminal offenses - street terrorism enforcement and prevention act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Representative Faria, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(2000-H 7004) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance - work on holidays and Sundays.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7377) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7456) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations division of occupational safety.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON
NAMING STATE CONSTRUCTIONS "

Representative Lally, for the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(2000-H 7559 as amended) An Act relating to the General Assembly

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

Representatives Moura, Williams, McCauley, Pisaturo and Montanaro introduce (2000-H 8144) An Act relating to days of special observance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Shavers, Dennigan, Abdullah-Odiase, Benson, Almeida, Flaherty and Carpenter introduce (2000-H 8145) An Act relating to District Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Kennedy, Coderre, Carpenter, Barr and Garvey introduce (2000-H 8146) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Garvey and Kelley introduce (2000-H 8147) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the renovation and expansion of buildings and parking facilities at the town hall and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Garvey and Kelley introduce (2000-H 8148) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the renovation and/ or replacement of the roof of the South Road School and to issue not more than $400,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Garvey and Kelley introduce (2000-H 8149) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multi-use playfields and park facilities on property located in Green Hill and to issue not more than $600,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Garvey and Kelley introduce (2000-H 8150) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multi-use playfields, bikeways and park facilities on property located off Broad Rock Road and to issue not more than $1,100,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Garvey and Kelley introduce (2000-H 8151) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance public works capital improvement projects and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Garvey and Kelley introduce (2000-H 8152) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for open space, recreation and agricultural purposes and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Kelley, Gorham, Dennigan, Garvey, Shavers and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8153) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Corvese, Schadone, Vieira, Cambio and DeSimone introduce (2000-H 8154) An Act amending the charter of North Providence.

Representative Corvese requests to place

(2000-H 8154) on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 12,2000.

There is no objection. Ordered on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 12,2000.

Representatives Palumbo, Sullivan, McCauley and Vieira introduce (2000-H 8155) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Transportation to make public consultant's studies related to dismantling and disposal of the Jamestown Bridge.

Representative Palumbo requests to place

(2000-H 8155) on the Calendar for Thursday, April 13, 2000.

There is no objection. Ordered on the Calendar for Thursday, April 13,2000.

Representatives Menard, Martineau, Henseler, Kilmartin, Coderre and Watson introduce (2000-H 8156) House Resolution proclaiming April 25, 2000 Plastics Industries Day in the State of Rhode Island.

Representative Menard requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative McCauley gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning state building and fire code.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

JOHN J. McCAULEY
Representative, District 1

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Williamson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning enterprise zones.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

TIMOTHY A. WILLIAMSON
Representative, District 38

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Watson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning automobile insurance fraud.

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 Carter gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning hawkers and peddlers.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Carter gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning private schools.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar are taken:

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 "A".

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 12,2000.

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

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative George, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Lima, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 79: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative San Bento, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Coelho, Vieira, M. Anderson and Coderre, on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 76: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Crowley, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Munschy, Palangio, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

Representative San Bento requests the journal to reflect that if he had voted on

(2000-H 7727), he would have voted in the affirmative.

There is no objection.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 12,2000.

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.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Sherlock, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS

The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barn, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

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 Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau, M. Anderson and George.

Representatives Montanaro and Kennedy discuss the act.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 12,2000.

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

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative C. Levesque, seconded by Representatives Ferguson, Corvese, Amaral and Hogan, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanai, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - 1: Representative M. Anderson.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, the Honorable Senate, and the Honorable Secretary of State forthwith.

CALENDAR

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.

Representative Savage moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Henseler and several other members of the House.

By unanimous consent, Representative Savage, seconded by Representatives Williams, Lanzi, Ajello, Sullivan, Quick and Aiken, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(2000-H 6844)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend

(2000-H 6844) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY RESIDENTIAL CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY LICENSING ACT AND RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS", as follows:

On page 1, line 5 by deleting the word "conditioning" and inserting in place thereof the word "conditioned."

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN A. SAVAGE
Representative, District 87

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 83: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Flaherty, Fleury, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

By unanimous consent, Representative Corvese, seconded by Representative Savage, offers an oral motion to amend.

The motion to amend prevails on a voice vote.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 83: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Read and passed, as amended, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Long, Williams, M. Anderson and Henseler, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - 2: Representatives Watson, Williamson

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 "A".

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 26,2000.

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

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

Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Corvese and Sullivan.

By unanimous consent, Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Corvese and Sullivan, offers a motion to amend.

Representative Lopes discusses the act.

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 87: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 82 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 82: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

12.(2000-H 7393) (Substitute "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".

Representative Dennigan moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Carroll, Burlingame, Sherlock, Fox, Benson, Ginaitt, Lewiss, Schadone, Aiken, Cicilline, Benoit, Palangio, Garabedian, Fleury and Savage.

Representatives Palumbo, Dennigan and Gorham discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 84: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - 1: Representative Corvese.

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".

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Benoit, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Ajello, Corvese, Garabedian and Thompson, on a roll call vote, 74 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 74: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

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. Read and passed as amended, on motion of Representative Benoit, seconded by Representative Martineau, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Mum-ford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Carter and Shavers. Representatives C. Levesque, Williamson, Lopes, Flaherty, Watson, Kilmartin, Cicilline, Burlingame, Martineau, Garabedian, Gorham, Lima and Jacquard discuss the act.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 25, 2000.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Martineau.

Representatives Knickle, C. Levesque and Kilmartin discuss the act.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 26,2000.

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 "A.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 13,2000.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Cambio, Palumbo, Carroll, Lewiss and Mumford.

Representatives Watson, Flaherty and C. Levesque discuss the act.

By unanimous consent, Representative C. Levesque, seconded by Representatives Watson, Flaherty and Cambio, offers an oral motion to amend.

The motion to amend prevails on a voice vote.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 83: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, S., 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, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Benoit, seconded by Representatives Amaral, Savage, Garabedian, Lopes and Benson, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

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.

Representative Benoit moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Benson and Garabedian.

Representatives Lopes and Benoit discuss the act.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 79: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carter, Cicilline, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Mumford, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, the Honorable Senate, and the Honorable Secretary of State forthwith.

CALENDAR

Representative Fleury requests to take

(2000-H 8063), #4 on today's Calendar, next, seconded by Representatives Coderre and San Bento.

There is no objection.

Representative Coderre discusses the act.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representatives M. Anderson, Vieira, Fleury, Pires and Moura, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 83: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent,

(2000-H 8063) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable Senate forthwith.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Representative Garvey announces that the Joint Committee on Highway Safety will meet tomorrow at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 313 of the State House.

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

By unanimous consent, Representative Moura addresses the members of the House on a point of personal privilege in regard to a newspaper article.

CALENDAR

Majority Leader Martineau, with the agreement of the Majority and Minority, requests the Calendar for Thursday, April 13, 2000 be taken up tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12, 2000 in order to have an extended vacation starting on Thursday.

There is no objection.

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:24 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Barr, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Lorraine E. Nolette; on motion of Representative Montanaro, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Rose Bucci, on motion of Representative Long, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Diamontina Taveira; on motion of Representative Williamson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Briand Joyal, on motion of Representative Gorham, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of George Shippee, on motion of Representative San Bento, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Teresa Lema; on motion of Representative Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Philomena Florio; on motion of Representative Benoit, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Doris P. Houle, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

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INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE DAVID A. CAPRIO

Lord, please provide guidance, strength and civil temperment, to this distinguished body as we debate the bills now coming out of the various committees. Amen.

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

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

(00-S 2864) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of George Edward Sousa Enterprises, Inc.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 12, 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.

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CONSENT CALENDAR In order for Wednesday, April 26, 2000:

1.(00-S 2213) An Act relating to taxation levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

2.(00-S 2516) An Act relating to the William H. Hall Library.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (00-S 2825) An Act authorizing the town of Glocester to finance the development, construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and rehabilitation of roads, highways and bridges in the town, including the construction of a salt/ sand storage facility by the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor,

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, April 11, 2000

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 12, 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 "A.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

3.(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 "A".

4.(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 "A".

5.(2000-H 8154) An Act amending the charter of North Providence. Ordered on the Calendar.

6.(2000-H 8155) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Transportation to make public consultant's studies related to dismantling and disposal of the Jamestown Bridge. Ordered on the Calendar.

7.(2000-H 7167) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- consumer enforcement of motor vehicle warranties.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8.(2000-H 6761) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9.(2000-H 6784) An Act relating to lost or missing children.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10.(2000-H 6797) An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

11.(2000-H 6824) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

12.(2000-H 6850) An Act relating to Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13.(2000-H 6866) An Act relating to campaign contributions- expenditure reporting.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

14.(2000-H 6879) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to business corporations.

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

15.(2000-H 6880) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to business corporations.

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

16.(2000-H 6881 as amended) An Act relating to property - redemption, release, and transfer of mortgages.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

17.(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 "A".

18.(2000-H 6950) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages Sunday sales.

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

19.(2000-H 6979) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to contractors' registration.

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

20.(2000-H 7009) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft.

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

21.(2000-H 7011) An Act relating to housing maintenance and occupancy code.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

22.(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".

23.(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".

24.(2000-H 7166 as amended) An Act relating to sexual assault.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

25. (200 OH 7331) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

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

26.(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 "A".

27.(2000-H 7372) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to suspension or revocation of licenses - violations.

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

28.(2000-H 7373) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

29.(2000-H 7421) (Substitute "A") 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 "A".

30.(2000-H 7507) (Substitute "A") 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 "A".

31.(2000-H 7579) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

32.(2000-H 7694) (Substitute "A") 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 "A".

33.(2000-H 7709) (Substitute "A") 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

34.(2000-H 7711) (Substitute "A") 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 "A".

35.(2000-H 7719) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- registration of vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

36.(2000-H 7751) An Act relating to status and taxation of time-share estates.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

37.(2000-H 7796) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

38.(2000-H 7829) An Act relating to criminal procedure- payment of traffic fines.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

39.(2000-H 7912) An Act relating to criminal offenses - obstructing justice.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

40.(2000-H 7913) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

41.(2000-H 7927) An Act relating to elections - voting districts and officials.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

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CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, April 25, 2000:

1.(2000-H 7528) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- courts - judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 26, 2000:

1.(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 "A.

2.(2000-H 7531) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - suspension or revocation of licenses - violations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

3.(2000-H 6807) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage.

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

4.(2000-H 6841) An Act relating to criminals - correctional institutions - parole.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

5.(2000-H 6870) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to unfair sales practices - merchandise credit slips.

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

6.(2000-H 7004) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to - holidays and days of special observance - work on holidays and Sundays.

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

7.(2000-H 7020) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions pharmacy.

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

8.(2000-H 7076) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - deceptive trade practices.

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

9.(2000-H 7253) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10.(2000-H 7377) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

11.(2000-H 7456) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -division of occupational safety.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

12.(2000-H 7559 as amended) An Act relating to the General Assembly Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage as amended.

13.(2000-H 7718) An Act relating to the domestic violence prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

14.(2000-H 7872) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.

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

15.(2000-H 7985) An Act relating to Board of Governors for Higher Education.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

16.(2000-H 8030) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

17.(2000-H 8031) An Act relating to small claims and consumer claims.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

18.(2000-H 8077) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- District Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

19.(2000-H 8121) An Act relating to criminal offenses - street terrorism enforcement and prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

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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
Tuesday, April 11, 2000

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