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. 41
Wednesday, April 26, 2000
Forty-first Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, April 26, 2000, and is called to order at 4:08 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 93 members present and 6 members absent as follows:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Benoit, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, April 25, 2000, is approved as printed.
EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:
(2000-H 8141) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of South Side Medical Center Condominium Association, Inc., effective April 20, 2000.
(2000-H 7438) An Act relating to situs and ownership of taxable property, effective April 21, 2000.
(2000-H 8074) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages, effective April 21, 2000.
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
GUESTS
At 4:10 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to Representative M. Anderson.
By unanimous consent, Representative M. Anderson addresses the members of the House and welcomes to the House students and teams at St. Raphael Academy.
Representative M. Anderson presents citations to the following Championship Teams:
Boys Basketball Team, Division I State Champions: Brandon '1'urcotte, Kyle Seyboth, Josean Vega, Brian Thurber, Tedi George, T.J. Sorrentine (co-captain), Evan Meekins, Joe Brito, Carlos Moreira (co-captian), Rob Johnson, Harry Brigsby (co-captain), Eric Nasciemento, Michael Williams, Head Coach Thomas Sorrentine and Assistant Coach Kevin McDonald.
Girls Basketball Team, Division I State Champions: Kelly Duchesne, Keri Koslowski, Andrea Pepin, Ashley Hayes, Mary McConnell, Kim Hannigan, Ashley Tomkiewicz, Sue Brassard, Darel Brown, Jackie Fournier, Erin Carnes, Erika Paiva, Niamah Abdullah, Meagan Sullivan, Head Coach Roger Forand, Assistant Coaches Mike Spremulli, Dawn Stockwell and Dennis Albino.
Girls Cheerleading Team, Small Varsity Division Champions: Jessica Xavier, Chrissy Chirchchirillo, Becky Bousquet, Alyssa Falvey, Claudia Braga, Stephanie Barros, Maryssa Morse, Holly Shaffer, Joy Ruthowski, Kristin Provost, Kristen Thurber, Kelley McLaughlin, Sarah Dyson, Jessica Theroux, Crystal Martin, Tara McCabe, Meaghan Colvin, Coaches Donna Xavier and ErinSaldua.
Drama Club, State Drama Festival Champions: Renee Berthelotte, Alex Casalino, Sean Costigan, Diana DeVargas, Jeff Dujardin, Matt Gaudette, Casey Harkness, Robin Hashway, Rebecca Langley, Kristen Lazieh, Jeff Magill, Sarah Marcoux, Erin Mercer, Katie Proulx, Alicia Robinson, Rachel Sampers, RoseMary Sow a, Danelle Tavares, Rebecca Tavares, Ken Theroux.
Drama Crew Members: Stephanie 'I'ocun, Ashley Smith, Dan DaCunha, Kyle Gamache, Crystal Guibeau, John Varieur, Melissa Colvin, Kacie Loparto, Robert Guidon, Michaela McCaughey, Kristen Fredette, Ryan DeWolfe, Bill Sullivan, Liam Lynch, Kristina Cooney, Kelly Renaud, Megan Sheehy, Adam St. Germain, Ashley Paiva, Meghan James-Rapp, Tom Barber, Russ Burdick, Andrew Wright, Barry Leo, Sheri Lapre, Aaron Vitiello, Sam Zacks, Laz Garcia, Lindsey Webb, Ben Chabot, Tom Quinn, Jay Tavares, Chris Parent, Kim Violante, Jillian Ameral, Miguel DeAlmeida, Rob Ferland, Rachel Ferland, Jen Fitzgerald.
At 4:12 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker returns to the rostrum and congratulates St. Raphael's Championship Teams.
Representatives Iwuc, Henseler and Garabedian also congratulate all the teams from St. Ray's.
HOLD ON THE DESK
Represenative S. Anderson requests to hold
(2000-H 7004) on the desk for one more day.
There is no objection.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(00-S 2124) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
theft from elderly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S2118 as amended) An Act relating to wage discrimination based on sex.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S 2112) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle offenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(00-S 2067) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - home inspectors.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2486 as amended) An Act relating to professional service corporations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2466) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
Department of Administration.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2545) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
electrolysis.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2558) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Uniform Safety Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2613) An Act relating to fire safety.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2807) An Act relating to taxation exemption.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2794) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance - rental vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2217) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
physician employment contracts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2171) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration of vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2638) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation-
cigarette tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2565 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the C0mmittee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2643) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to
criminal offenses - sexual offender registration and community notification.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2184) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure DNA detection of sexual and violent offenders.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2241) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mental health law.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2697) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2327) An Act relating to exchange of information in support of child support collection.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2337) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2485) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - emergency medical transportation services.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2514) An Act relating to Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protective Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S2519) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(00-S2569 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - electronic signatures and records act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2082) An Act relating to employment security - benefits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S 2589) An Act relating to towns and cities
- general powers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S,2592) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
plumbers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S 2631) An Act relating to insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2696 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - health maintenance organization.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2781 as amended) An Act relating to agents, brokers and solicitations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2812) An Act providing for improvements to its water system by the Stone Bridge Fire District and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issuance of not more than $252,500 in bonds therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2838 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2841 as amended) An Act relating to battery deposit and control.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2751) An Act relating to sales tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(00-S 2714) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(00-S 2639) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to correctional institutions - parole.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2644) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
(00-S 2619) An Act relating to animal care.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
(00-S 2656) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - special stops required.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2598) An Act relating to towns and cities
- ordinances.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S 2593) An Act relating to labor and labor relations-
Division of Professional Regulation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S 2566) An Act relating to Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.
Read and ordered on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 3, 2000.
(00-S 2875) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Representative Corvese requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Corvese, seconded by Representative Martineau, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, (00-S 2875) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor forthwith.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 8106) An Act relating to taxation -property tax classification and homestead exemption in the City of Woonsocket.
Representative Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representatives Picard, Rose, Benoit, Burlingame and the entire Woonsocket delegation, on a roll call vote, 70 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
(2000-H 8106) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(2000-H 7696) An Act relating to rates of payment to nursing facilities.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7127) An Act relating to city housing authorities.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7449) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Department of Business Regulation -consumer affairs.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7126) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to town housing authorities.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 8020) An Act relating to criminal offenses weapons.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7976) An Act relating to towns and
cities - health and educational building corporation.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7447) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to cities and towns - zoning ordinances.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7674) An Act relating to insurance -selective contracting.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 7446) An Act relating to hearing aid dealers and fltters.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(2000-H 6805) An Act relating to health insurance coverage.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 6732 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - economic development corporation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 6733) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7108) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7308) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to cities and towns - Rhode Island Development Fee Act.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7443) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and profession - health clubs.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7522) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7630) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
electricians.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7640) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - boating safety.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7916) An Act relating to incorporation of United Electric Power Company.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7987) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - transportation of beverages.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Representative Pires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 7562) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to automobile excise tax.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Representative Benoit, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 6893) An Act relating to education -curriculum.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 6927) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7138) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - child day care centers.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7139) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children, youth and families department.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7397 as amended) An Act relating to education - curriculum.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7411) An Act relating to school buses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7415) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7838) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - hlindness.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7839) (Substitute "A") House Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to investigate the possibility of including CPR instruction in drivers' education courses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 8014) House Resolution respectfully directing the Department of Elderly Affairs to implement a volunteer guardianship program.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Watson, George, Bramley and Henseler introduce (2000-H 8178) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Academy Science Center, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives McCauley, Montanaro, Moura, Slater and Menard introduce (2000-H 8179) An Act relating to the state building and fire code.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Menard introduces (2000-H 8180) An Act relating to state building code.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Menard, Reilly and Iwuc introduce (2000-H 8181) An Act relating to property subject to taxation - tax exemptions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Kilmartin introduces (2000-H 8182) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts - court administration.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Pires introduces (2000-H 8183) An Act relating to animals.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Pires introduces (2000-H 8184) An Act relating to public finance public corporation debt management.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Reilly, Moura, 5. Anderson, Menard, Maher and Munschy introduce (2000-H 8185) An Act relating to labor and labor relations
division of occupational safety.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representatives Menard, Martineau, Henseler, Ginaitt and Barr introduce (2000-H 8186) House Resolution proiclaiming May 1 to May 7, 2000 Arson Awareness Week.
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.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent,
(2000-H 8186) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable Secretary of State forthwith.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Long and Maher introduce (2000-H 8187) An Act relating to renaming the Newport Airpark.
Representative Long requests unanimous consent to place
(2000-H 8187) on the Calendar for May 2, 2000.
There is no objection.
Read and ordered on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 2, 2000.
Representatives Benoit, Coderre, Vieira, Sullivan, Coelho and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8188) House Resolution proclaiming the month of May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month.
Representative Benoit requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Benoit, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Maher, C. Levesque, Shavers, G. Levesque, Long and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8189) House Resolution honoring David B. Offer.
Representative Maher requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Maher, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Bramley, Ginaitt, Sherlock, Naughton, McNamara and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8190) House Resolution requesting the General Assembly to prohibit direct access to Cowesett Road from the former Warwick Musical Theater property and preserve Bonoff Park.
Representative Bramley requests unanimous consent to place (2000-H 8190) on the Calendar for Thursday, April 27, 2000.
There is no objection.
Read and ordered on the Calendar for Thursday, April 27, 2000.
NOTICE OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Lowe gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning criminal procedure.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
ROBERT B. LOWE
Representative, District 61
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
1.(2000-H 6824) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives McNamara, Montanaro, Dennigan and Giannini.
Representative C. Levesque discusses the act.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
Representative George requests the journal to reflect that if she had voted on
(2000-H 6824), sshe would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
2.(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.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 2, 2000.
3.(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".
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Martineau.
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representative Williamson, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7372) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend
(2000-H 7372) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES - VIOLATIONS". as follows:
1. On page 1, by deleting all of the language on lines 1 through 18 inclusive.
2. On page 2, by deleting all of the language on lines 1 through 33 inclusive.
3. On page 3, by deleting all of the language on lines 1 through 11 inclusive.
4. On page 3, by deleting the number "2" and inserting the number "1".
5. On page 4, by deleting the number "3" and inserting the number "2".
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Represenatative Williamson, offers an oral motion to amend the amendment.
The oral motion to amend the amendment is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 56 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
NAYS -0.
The amendment prevails, as amended, on a roll call vote, 72 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives C. Levesque and Kilmartin discuss the act as amended.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 78 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting
in the negative as follows:
Representative Cicilline requests the journal to reflect that he intended to vote on
(2000-H 7372) (Substitute "A") in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
Representative George requests the journal to reflect that if she had voted on
(2000-H 7372) (Substitute "A"), she would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
Representative Abdullah-Odiase requests the journal to reflect that if she had intended to vote on (2000-H 7372) (Substitute "A"), she would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
4.(2000-H 6784) An Act relating to lost or missing children.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Coderre moves to recommit act, seconded by Representative Martineau.
There is no objection.
The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, onavoicevote.
Read and recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.
5.(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".
Representative Barr moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Coderre, Benson, Cicilline and Sullivan.
By unanimous consent, Representative Barr, seconded by Representative Coderre, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7020) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (2000H 7020) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESES AND PROFESSIONS - PHARMACY", as follows:
(1) On page 2, line 1, by deleting the words "being provided such" and by inserting the language "obtaining from a pharmacy, health insurer or other third party such information" in place thereof.
(2) On page 2, line 2, by deleting the word "disclosure".
(3) On page 2, line 2, after the word patient
by inserting a "comma and the language "which authorization shall specify the purpose for which the records are being sought".
(4) On page 2, immediately following line 2, by inserting the language and punctuation "(e) Any violation of subsection (c) or (d) shall be subject to the penalties provided by chapter 37.3 of title 5, the Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN DOUGLAS BARR, II Representative, District
59
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 74 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 67 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Bramley requests the journal to reflect that if he had voted on
(2000-H 7020), he would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
Representative Sherlock requests the journal to reflect that if he had voted on the amendment to
(2000-H 7020), he would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
Representatives Barr and Wasylyk request to hold the act on the Desk.
There is no objection.
6. (
(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".
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Russo, Kilmartin and Garabedian.
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Williamson, Garabedian, Sullivan, Coderre, Benson and M. Anderson, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7381) (Substitute "A',)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend
(2000-H 7381) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OR LICENSES", as follows:
1. On page 2, by deleting all of the language on line 1 beginning with the word "Provided".
2. On page 2, by deleting all of the language on line 2.
3. On page 2, by inserting between lines 9 and 10 the following language:
(d) Any person who has been issued a summons for driving after his or her license has expired and who shall cause his or her license to be reinstated by the registry of motor vehicles within ten (10) days thereafter may present proof of reinstatement at the headquarters of the charging police department. Presentation of proof of reinstatement within ten (10) after the issuance of the summons shall constitute a complete defense to the charge of driving after the expiration of license and a bar to prosecution for that charge. Upon receipt of such proof the police department shall void the summons on the charge. For the purposes of this subdivision, each of the several state police barracks shall be considered as a separate police headquarters.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN Representative, District 80
Representatives Knickle and Kilmartin discuss the amendment.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 27,2000.
7. (2000H 7377) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 27, 2000.
8.(2000-H 7872) An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Russo and Cicilline.
By unanimous consent, Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representative Williamson, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7872) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend
(2000-H 7872) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES," as follows:
By deleting all of the language following the enactment clause and inserting in place thereof the following:
SECTION 1. Section 11-47-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47 entitled "Weapons" is hereby amended to read as follows:
11-47-2. DEFINITION OF TERMS. -When used in this chapoter, the following words and phrases shall be construed as follows:
(1) "Antique firearm" shall be defined as that term is defined under the provisions of title 18, United States Code, subsection 921 (18 U.S.C. section 921).
(2) "Crime of violence" shall mean and included any of the following crimes or an attempt to commit any of them; murder, manslaughter, rape, first or second degree sexual assault, first or second degree child molestation, kidnapping, first and second degree arson, mayhem, robbery, burglary, breaking and entering, any felony violation involving the illegal manufacture, sale, or delivery or a controlled substance, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance classified in schedule I or schedule II of section 21-28-2.08, any violation of
section 21-28-4.01.1 or 21-28-4.01.2 or conspiracy
to commit any violation of these statutes, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault or battery involving grave bodily injury, and/or assault with intent to commit any offense punishable as a felony; upon any conviction of an offense punishable as a felony offense under section 12-29-5.
(3) Firearm" shall include any machine gun, pistol, rifle, air rifle, air pistol, "blank gun," "BB gun," so-called, or other instrument from which steel or metal projectiles are propelled, or which may readily be converted to expel a projectile, except recurve, compound, or longbows and except such instruments propelling such projectiles which instruments are designed or normally used for a primary purpose other than as a weapon. The frame or receiver of any such weapon shall be construed as a firearm under the provisions of this section.
(4) "Fugitive from justice" shall mean any person who has fled from any state, territory, the District of Columbia, or possession of the United States to avoid prosecution for a crime of violence or to avoid giving testimony in any criminal proceeding.
(5) "Licensing authorities" shall mean the board of police commissioners of a city or town where such board has been instituted, the chief of police or superintendent of police of other cities and towns having a regular organized police force, and, in towns where there is no chief of police or superintendent of police, it shall mean the town clerk who may issue licenses upon the recommendation ofthe town sergeant, and it shall also mean any other person or body duly authorized by the city or town charter or by state law.
(6) "Machine gun" meansa any weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger. The term shall also include the frame or receiver of any such weapon, any combination of parts designed and intended for use in converting a weapon into a machine gun, and any combination of parts from which a machine gun can be assembled if the parts are in the possession or under the control of a person.
(7) "Person" shall include individual, partnership, firm, association, or corporation.
(8) "Pistol" shall include any pistol or revolver, and any shotgun, rifle, or similar weapon with overall length less than twenty-six inches (26"), but shall not include any pistol or revolver designed for the use of blank cartridges only.
(9) "Saw-off rifle" shall mean any rifle with overall length of less than twenty-six inches (26") and/or barrel length of less than sixteen inches (16").
(10) "Sawed-off shotgun" shall mean any shotgun with overall length of less than tWentysix inches (26") and/or barrel length of less than eighteen inches (18").
(11) "Sell" shall include let or hire, give, lend, and transfer, and the word "purchase" shall include hire, accept, and borrow, and the expression "purchasing" shall be construed accordingly.
(12) "Seller" shall mean any person, corporation, sole proprietorshlp, partner-ship, or other entity that sells, moves or transfers ownership of a firearm, but shall not Include the transfer of a firearm in connection with a firearms education procam or a lawful sporting activity or a firearm inherited under the terms of a will admitted to probate or in accordance with the rules of descent set forth in chapter 33-1.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 69 members voting in the affirmative and 4 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Mumford and AbdullahOdiase request the journal to reflect that if they had voted on the amendment to
(2000-H 7872), they would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
Representative George requests the journal to reflect that if she had voted on
(2000-H 7872), she would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
9.(2000-H 8030) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 3, 2000.
10. (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".
Representative Cicilline moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martincau, Jacquard, Shavers and Williamson.
By unanimous consent, Representative C. Levesque, seconded by Representative Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7694) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend
(2000-H 7694) (Substitute "A") entiMd "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND RECORDS ACT" as follows:
1. On page 12, line 1, after the word "records" add the language provided, however, that all determinations shall be governed by the provisions of title 38".
2. On page 12, line 7, after the word "signatures" add the language ";provided, however, that all determinations shall be governed by the provisions of title 38".
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J. LEVESQUE Representative, District 93
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 80 members voting in the aflirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
11. (2000-H 7344) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Coderre, Kilmartin and Naughton.
By unanimous consent, Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives CoJerre, Kilmartin, and Naughton, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7344) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend
(2000-H 7344) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT" as follows:
(1) On page 5, line 8, by deleting the language "The Uniform Commercial Code other than sections 1-107 and 1-206, Article 2, and" and inserting in place thereof the language "Title 6A other than sections 6A-1-107 and 6A-1-206, Chapter 6A-2 and Chapter 6A-2.1."
(2) On page 5, line 9, by deleting the language "Article 2A".
(3) On page 5, line 19, by deleting the language "electronic signatures records act" and inserting in place thereof the language "Electronic Signatures and Records Act."
(4) On page 5, line 20, by deleting the language "electronic signatures records act" and inserting in place thereof the language "Electronic Signatures and Records Act."
(5) On page 8, line 17, by deleting the language "requirement is" and inserting in place thereof the language "requirements are".
(6) On page 10, line 23, by deleting the language "Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code" and inserting in place thereof the language "Chapter 6A-3".
(7) On page 10, line 24, by deleting the language "Article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code" and inserting in place thereof the language "Chapter 6A-7".
(8) On page 11, line 14, by deleting the language "1-201(20) of the Uniform Commercial Code" and inserting in place thereof the language "6A-1-201(20)".
(9) On page 11, line 16, by deleting the language "The Uniform Commercial Code" and inserting in place thereof the language "Title 6A".
(10) On page 11, line 16, by deleting the word "Section" and inserting in place thereof the word "Sections".
(11) On page 11, line 17, by deleting the language "3-302(a), 7-501, or 9-308 of the Uniform Commercial Code" and inserting in place thereof the language "6A-3-302(a), 6A-7-SOl, or 6A-9-308".
(12) On page 11, line 22, by deleting the word "Uniform" and inserting in place thereof the language "Title 6A".
(13) On page 11, line 23, by deleting the language "Commercial Code".
(14) On page 11, line 32, by inserting after the word "reconis" the followirig language "provided, however, all determinations shall be governed by the provisions of Title 38".
(15) On page 12, line 6, by inserting after the word "signatures" the following language provided, however, all determinations shall be governed by the provisions of Title 38".
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN P. KENNEDY
Representative, District 16
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 85 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
12.(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".
Representative Hogan moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Lopes, Russo, Williams and Savage.
By unanimous consent, Representative Amaral, seconded by Representative Savage, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7711) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend
(2000-H 7711) (Substitute entitled ''AN ACT RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE LAWS" as follows:
On page 2, line 7, by inserting immediately after the sum "($50.00)" the following "total for all certificates of title or registrations restored with respect to that cause".
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH N. AMARAL
Representative, District 92
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 82 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
13.(2000-H 7912) An Act relating to criminal offenses - obstructing justice.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Rusbo and Kilmartin.
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Williamson and Lima, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7912)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend
(2000-H 7912) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE", as follows:
Onpage 1, lines 4 and 5, by deleting the language "or any constable authorized under R.I.G.L. chapter 45-16 et seq."
On page 1, line 7, by deleting the language "one hundred dollars ($100)" and inserting in place thereof the language "five hundred dollars ($500)".
On page 1, line 7, after the words "one hundred dollars ($100)" by adding the following language: "Every person who shall obstruct any constable authorized under R.I.G.L. chapter 45-16 et seq., while in the execution of his or her office shall be imprisoned for a term not exceeding one (1) year or be fined not in excess of one hundred dollars ($100)".
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
Representatives Kilmartin, Gorham and Ginaitt discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 4 members voting in the negative as follows:
14.(2000-H 7927) An Act relating to elections
- voting districts and officials.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Hogan, seconded by Representatives Russo, Lopes, C. Levesque, Benson, Vieira, Amaral, Watson and Coderre, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:
15.(2000-H 7823) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.
Committee on Corporations 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 Palangio, seconded by Representatives Caprio, Lewiss and Moura, on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Abdullah-Odiase requests the journal to reflect that if she had voted on
(2000-H 7524), she would have voted in the aflirmative.
There is no objection.
17.(2000-H 7430) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Coderre and Carpenter.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 27, 2000.
18.(2000-H 7142) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to deceptive trade practices - appliances.
Committee on Corporations 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 Barr, seconded by Representative Coderre, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 4 members voting in the negative as follows:
19.(2000-H 7641) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Information Resources Management Board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Caprio moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Palangio.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 3, 2000.
20.(2000-H 7440) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the licensing of private detectives.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the bottom of Calendar as item number 53A.
21.(2000-H 7651) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Corporations 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 Quick, seconded by Representative Moura, on a roll call vote, 82 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
24.(2000-H 7575) An Act relating to domestic assault.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 27, 2000.
25.(2000-H 7750) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to termination of parental rights.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Garvey moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Jacquard, Carpenter, Maher, Sherlock, Shavers, Williamson and Murphy.
Representatives Garvey, Cicilline and McNamara discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 73 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
26.(2000-H 7761) An Act relating to insurance - bad faith refusal to pay.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Williamson, seconded by Representatives Menard, Russo, Schadone and G. Levesque, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
27. (2000-H 8004) An Act relating to towns and cities - sergeants and constables.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Williamson, seconded by Representatives Menard, on a roll call vote, 75 members voting in the affirmative and 5 members voting in the negative as follows:
NAYS - 5: Representatives G. Levesque, Lopes, Maher, Montanaro, Simonian.
28.(2000-H 6921) An Act relating to corrections department.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative McNamara moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representative Cicillire.
There is no objection.
The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, onavoicevote.
Read and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.
29.(2000-H 7003) An Act relating to criminal offenses - false personation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Murphy and Russo.
Representatives Watson and S. Anderson discuss the act.
By unanimous consent, Representative C. Levesque, seconded by Representatives G. Levesque, Pisaturo and Garabedian, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7003)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend
(2000-H 7003) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - FALSE PERSONATION", as follows:
On page 1, line 6, by adding the following language after the word "such" "to obtain or seek to obtain anything of value, to gain o= seek to gain entry into any residence, business, or government facility, or to gain or seek to gain the forbearance of any debt or obligation under law,".
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J. LEVESQUE
Representative, District 93
Representatives C. Levesque, Lopes, Garabedian, Lally, Williamson, Kilmartin, Jacquard, Carroll, Watson and Lopes discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend is read and fails on a roll call vote, 15 members voting in the affirmative and 67 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Corvese requests the journal to reflect that if he had voted on the amendment to (2000-H 7003), he would have voted in the negative.
There is no objection.
30.(2000-H 7137) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
sheriffs.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Benoit, Cicilline, Burlingame and McNamara.
By unanimous consent, Representative C. Levesque, seconded by Representatives Benoit, Cicilline, Reilly and Williamson, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7137) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (2000-H 7137) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT
SHERIFFS" as follows:
On page one, line 5 by deleting the words "complaint made" and inserting in place thereof the words "final conviction."
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLESJ.LEVESQUE Representative, District 93
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:
31.(2000-H 7079) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
gang violence prevention advisory committee.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Williamson, seconded by Representatives Amaral and Martineau, on a roll call vote, 85 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
32.(2000-H 7287) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Russo and Barr.
Representatives Amaral, Williamson and Garabedian discuss the act.
NOW PRESIDING
At 5:43 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker Harwood yields the rostrum to the Honorable Deputy Speaker Inman.
CALENDAR
Representatives Ginaitt and Montanaro discuss the act.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 27, 2000.
On suggestion of Majority Leader Martineau, and by unanimous consent, the Calendar for today is continued to Thursday, April 27, 2000.
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 to the Honorable Secretary of State forthwith, with the exception of (2000-H 7004).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Benoit announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Crowley announces that the Finance Sub-Committee on Education in the Providence School Department will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 35 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Martineau announces that the session of Thursday, April 27, 2000 will begin at 4:30 so that members may attend the wake for Senator Izzo's mother.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:50 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Slater, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Muriel M. Butler; on motion of Representative McNamara, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Marylyn F. Clavin; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unflnimous rising vote.
LINDA MCELROY
Recording Clerk
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INVOCATION
REFRESENTATIVE NANCY L. BENOIT
Creator: Make us the instrument of Your peace which is not denied to the hungry, the sick, or those different from us in any way. Teach us to hate division, and not to seek to alter it. But teach us also to stand up for those things that we believe to be right, no matter what the consequences may be. And help us this day to do some works of peace even perhaps to those whom we had thought to be our opponents.
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TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(00-S 2875) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 27, 2000:
1.(2000-H 7782) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Warwick Memorial Post #272 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Wednesday, April 26, 2000
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CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 27, 2000:
1.(2000-H 7540) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
2.(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".
3.(2000-H 7377) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
4.(2000-H 7430) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5.(2000-H 7575) An Act relating to domestic assault.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
6.(2000-H 7287) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
7.(2000-H 7440) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the licensing of private detectives.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
8.(2000-H 7154) An Act relating to elderly affairs.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
9.(2000-H 7279) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - victim's rights.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
10. (2000-H 7766) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
11. (2000-H 7394) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the criteria and to make recommendations for the training and certification of special education teachers assistants.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
12. (2000-H 7468 as amended) An Act relating
to insurance health maintenance
organizations.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
13. (2000-H 7467) (Substitute "A") House Resolution urging every licensed health care facility to establish an American College of Surgeons Approved Cancer Program.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
14. (2000-H 7879) (Substitute "A") House Resolution respectfully requesting the Rhode Island Airport Corporation to provide incentives to rental car companies and motor carriers for the use of alternative fuel vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
15. (2000-H 7639) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
16. (2000-H 7907) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mobile and manufactured homes.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
17. (2000-H 7715) An Act relating to town and city sealers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
18. (2000-H 7433) An Act relating to professional service corporations.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
19. (2000-H 7295) An Act relating to works of art - artists' rights.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
20. (2000-H 7161) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
21. (2000-H 7465) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential care and assisted living facility licensing act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
22. (2000-H 6773) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - rights of nursing home patients.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
23. (2000-H 7457) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
24. (2000-H 7399) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
25. (2000-H 7165) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -parking facilities and privileges.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
26. (2000-H 7700) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage.
27., (2000-H 6858) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - school buses.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
28. (2000-H 6855) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - bicycle helmets.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
(2000-H 7920) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
30. (2000-H 7919) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
31. (2000-H 6836) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
32. (2000-H 7784) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code - bulk transfers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
33
(2000-H 7810) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
34. (2000-H 7789) An Act relating to aeronautics - uniform aeronautical regulatory act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
35. (2000H 7579) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
36.(2000-H 8190) House Resolution requesting the General Assembly to prohibit direct access to Cowesett Road from the former Warwick Musical Theater property and preserve Bonoff Park.
Ordered on the Calendar.
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CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 2, 2000:
1.(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".
2.(2000-H 6948) An Act relating to parks and recreational areas - general provisions.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
3. (2000-H 7048) An Act relating to nurses.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
4.(2000-H 7067) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to chiropractors.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5.(2000-H 7216 as amended) An Act relating to lead poisoning.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
6.(2000-H 7237) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages-
retail licenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7.(2000-H 7395) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
8.(2000-H 7469) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative
commission to study the release of confidential
health care information.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
9.(2000-H 7476) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10. (2000-H 7519) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -housing and mortgage finance corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
11. (2000-H 7574) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
12. (2000-H 7633) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
employment agencies.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
13. (2000-H 7647) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
14. (2000-H 7649) An Act relating to towns and cities city housing authorities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
15. (2000-H 7669) (Substitute "A") An Act respectfully requesting the Department of Health to develop a brochure regarding potential drug side effects.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
16. (2000-H 7676) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
17. (2000-H 7780 as amended) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code - sales.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
18. (2000-H 7909) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health insurance coverage -termination of children's benefits.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
19. (2000-H 7949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to uniform controlled substances.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
20. (2000-H8066) An Act relating to health and
safety - board of certification of operators of public water supply facilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
21. (2000-H 8187) An Act relating to renaming the Newport Airpark.
Ordered on the Calendar.
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CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 3, 2000:
1.(2000-H 8030) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
2.(2000-H 7641) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Information Resources Management Board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
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 6732 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - economic development corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
5.(2000-H 6733) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6.(2000-H 6893) An Act relating to education
- curriculum.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
7.(2000-H 6927) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
8.(2000-H 7108) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and
of Substitute "A".
9.(2000-H 7138) (Substitute "A") An Act leslating to health and safety child day care
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10. (2000-H 7139) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children, youth and families department.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
11. (2000-H 7308) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to cities and towns - Rhode Island Development Fee Act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
12. (2000-H 7397 as amended) An Act relating to education-
curriculum.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
13.(2000-H 7411) An Act relating to school buses.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
14.(2000-H 7415) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
15.(2000-H 7443) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and profession - health clubs.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
16.(2000-H 7522) An Act relating to financial institutions-
licensed activities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
17. (2000-H 7562) (Substitute An Act relating to automobile excise tax.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
18.(2000-H 7630) An Act relating to businesses and professions electricians.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
19.(2000-H 7640) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - boating safety.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
20.(2000-H 7838) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - blindness.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
21.(2000-H 7839) (Substitute "A") House Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to investigate the possibility of including CPR instruction in drivers' education courses..
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
22.(2000-H 7916) An Act relating to incorporation of United Electric Power Company.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
23. (2000-H 7987) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - transportation of beverages.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
24.(2000-H 8014) House Resolution respect:filly directing the Department of Elderly Affairs to implement a volunteer guardianship program.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
25.(00-S 2566) An Act relating to Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 11, 2000:
1.(2000-H 7210) An Act relating to civil rights of persons with disabilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
2.(2000-H 7298) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3.(2000-H 7300) An Act relating to public records - access to public records.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO Reading Clerk
Wednesday, April 26, 2000
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