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. 55 |
Tuesday, June 6, 2000 |
Fifty-fifth Day |
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, June 6, 2000, and is called to order at 4:15 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 7 members absent as follows:
PRESENT 93: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, 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, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle. Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe. Maher. Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard. Millard. Montanaro, Moran, 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. Williamson. Winfield.
ABSENT - 7: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase. Benson, Callahan, Heffner, Hetherington, Kilmartin, Williams.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative San Bento, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Wednesday, May 31, 2000, is approved as printed.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, approved and signed by His Excellency, the Governor:
(2000-H 7072) An Act relating to towns of Foster
and Glocester -- Regional Juvenile Hearing Board, approved May 31, 2000.
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
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 7173) An Act relating to taxation, effective June 2, 2000.
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
GUESTS
Representative Cicilline welcomes to the House as guests Phil O'Hara, Mary Reilly, Sue Wellin and Joan Gelch from the Providence Mediation Center.
Representative C. Levesque also welcomes to the House as a guest Sister Mary Reilly.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(00-S 2251) An Act relating to the city of Cranston taxation exemption for elderly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2704) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - sex offender central registry.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2862) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to personal watercraft regulations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2940 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - Gateways to Change, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2959) An Act relating to taxation new construction in Narragansett.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2968) An Act in amendment of Sections 4, 7 and 10 of an act passed at the January session 1930, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Saylesville Fire District in the town of Lincoln" as amended.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2969 as amended) An Act relating to the town of Smithfield to be allowed to accept Plan C of Section 45-21-52(A)(3) for certain employees.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2980) An Act relating to businesses and professions second-hand dealers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2929) An Act relating to the Bradford Fire District.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2974) An Act establishing the Burrillville Land Trust.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILL
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(2000-H 8159) An Act relating to towns and cities Burrillville-
optional retirement for police/ firefighters.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(00-S 2189) An Act establishing the Hopkinton Land Trust.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7653) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Providence to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding fifty million ($50,000,000) dollars for the purpose of redevelopment and/or capital improvements.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 8281) An Act relating to the town of Jamestown.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Representative Pires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 7348) An Act relating to taxation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7439) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7556) An Act relating to taxation -situs and ownership of taxable property.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7561) An Act relating to sinking fund commission.
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:
(00-S 2210) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to children, youth and families department - child restraints.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2603) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to residential care and assisted living facility licensing act.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2832) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to uniform controlled substances.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2835) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - physician assistants.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Sherlock, Pires, Faria, Fox and Schadone introduce (2000-H 8293) An Act relating to health and safety Department of Health.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Lowe, Burlingame and Benoit introduce (2000-H 8294) An Act relating to property subject to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Cicilline, Benoit, Fox, Carpenter and Ajello introduce (2000-H 8295) House Resolution proclaiming June 6, 2000 as Rhode Island Mediation Day.
Representative Cicilline requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Cicilline, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (2000-H 8296) House Resolution extending congratulations.
Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Moura and Menard introduce (2000-H 8297) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Plantations Condominium Association, Inc.
Representative Moura requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Moura, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, on a roll call vote, 73 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 73: Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Bramley, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fob, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Sherlock, Simonian, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Watson, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Ferguson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning sheriffs and marshalls.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
LAWRENCE J. FERGUSON
Representative, District 91
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Cicilline gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning school safety act.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Cicilline gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning Italian Heritage Month.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Cicilline gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning House Rules.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Caprio gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning out of state fishing vessels harvesting the Rhode Island waters.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
DAVID A. CAPRIO
Representative, District 47
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative McCauley gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning businesses and professions.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
JOHN J. McCAULEY, JR.
Representative, District 1
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
1.(2000-H 7926) An Act relating to domestic relations - custody of children.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Giannini, seconded by Representatives Cambio, Flaherty, Lima, Carpenter, George, Slater, Aiken and Vieira, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 63. Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Benoit, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Iwuc, Kelley, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Moran, Mumford, Munschy, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williamson.
NAYS -0.
2.(2000-H 8172) An Act relating to the designation of the state yacht.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 7, 2000.
3.(2000-H 7296) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to indictments, informations and complaints.
Committee on Finance 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 Fox, seconded by Representatives Carter, Slater, Carpenter, Ajello and Cicilline, on a roll call vote, 71 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 71: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
4.(2000-H 7274) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to roofing contractors.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Faria, seconded by Representative Carter, on a roll call vote, 66 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 66: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury. Fox. Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C.. Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Mumford. Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson Vieira, Wasylyk, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 2: Representatives Long, Moura.
5.(2000-H 8144) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to days of special observance.
Committee on Labor 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 Faria, seconded by Representative Carter, on a roll call vote, 72 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 72: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
6.(2000-H 6968) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study the feasibility of allowing unionized classified employees at all higher education institutions to be able to negotiate directly with Rhode Island Board of Governors.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Faria, seconded by Representative Fox, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
7.(2000-H 7797) An Act relating to election party levers.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Representative Hogan moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives C. Levesque and M. Anderson.
Representatives Pisaturo, M. Anderson, Lima, C. Levesque and Lally discuss the act.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 66 members voting in the affirmative and 13 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 66: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Benoit, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Long, Lopes, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Sullivan, Vieira, Watson.
NAYS - 13: Representatives Barr, Lanzi, Lima, Maher, Murphy, Palangio, Pisaturo, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Thompson, Wasylyk, Williamson.
8.(2000-H 7214) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative McNamara moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Garvey, Martineau and Palangio.
By unanimous consent, Representative McNamara, seconded by Representative Garvey, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 7214) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (2000-H 7214) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES" as follows:
On page 1, line 17, by deleting all language after the word "closely" and inserting in place thereof the words and digits "interval between vehicles - 31-15-12".
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH M. McNAMARA
Representative, District 29
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 72 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 72: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Simonian, Slater, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williamson.
NAYS - 1: Representative Sullivan.
Representatives Sullivan, McNamara, Carroll, S. Anderson, Picard and Ferguson discuss the act as amended.
NOW PRESIDING
At 4:50 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Deputy Speaker.
CALENDAR
Representatives Ferguson, Jacquard, Henseler, Flaherty, Moura, Garvey, Simonian, Palumbo, Gorham, Lima, Cambio and C. Levesque 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, 44 members voting in the affirmative and 42 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Benoit, Bramley, Burlingame, Corvese, Crowley, Dennigan, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lanzi, Lime, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Pires, Rabideau, Reilly, San Bento, Schadone,
Scott, Simonian, Vieira.
NAYS - 42: Representatives Aiken, Almeida, Barr, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, George, Henseler, Jacquard, Kelley, Lally, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lopes, Maher, Menard, Moran, Mumford, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rose, Savage, Sherlock, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Wasylyk, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.
9.(2000-H 7283) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -- registration of motor vehicles.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Garvey, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Henseler, Coelho, Ferguson, Simonian, Corvese, Aiken, Lanzi, Montanaro, Garabedian and Reilly, 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, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley. Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque. G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira Wasylyk, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
10.(00-S 2606 as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Representative Hogan moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Henseler and Corvese.
Representatives Watson, Menard and Bramley discuss the act.
Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 68 members voting in the affirmative and 10 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 68: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Schadone, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Winfield.
NAYS - 10: Representatives Fleury, George, Gorham, Kelley, Millard, Mumford, Savage, Scott, Wasylyk, Watson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
From the Consent Calendar are taken:
1.(2000-H 8191) An Act establishing a Johnston Land Trust.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2.(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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3.(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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4.(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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5.(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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6.(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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7.(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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
8.(2000-H 8139) An Act relating to taxation tri-town economic opportunity committee.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
9.(2000-H 8138) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Athena Industries, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
10.(2000-H 8130) An Act relating to town housing authorities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
11.(2000-H 6888) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Burrillville Glocester Youth Soccer Association, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
12.(00-S 2953) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Brewerville Civic Association, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Read and passed, item number 12 in concurrence, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representatives Henseler and Watson, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 79: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carter, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representatives Picard and Caprio wish Representative Burlingame a very Happy Birthday.
Also:
Representative Palangio wishes Representative Caprio a Happy 33rd Birthday.
Also:
Representative Lanzi wishes Carol Dumas of Capitol TV a Happy Birthday.
Also:
Majority Leader Martineau and Representative Burlingame congratulate Rocco Baldelli, a senior at Hendricken High School, on being the sixth pick in the first round of Major League baseball's annual draft with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, also on becoming the first Rhode Island high school player ever to be a first-round draft choice. The Majority Leader also congratulates his parents Rocky and Michele.
Also:
Majority Leader Martineau requests leave of the House to move the Calendar in order for Thursday, June 8, 2000 to Wednesday, June 7, 2000.
There is no objection.
Also:
Majority Leader Martineau announces there will be no session on Thursday, June 8, 2000.
Also:
Representative Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the rise of the House.
Also:
Representative Flaherty announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 205 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Sherlock announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 35 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Kennedy announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today and tomorrow at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.
HOLD ON THE DESK
Representative Carroll requests to hold
(2000-H 7214) on the Desk.
The Honorable Deputy Speaker rules her objection to transmittal is untimely.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:34 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Williamson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Grace Mayette; on motion of Representative Millard, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Ann Wright; on motion of Representative Amaral, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Frank Mello; on motion of Representative Iwuc, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Leo D. Gobin IV; on motion of Representative Lewiss, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Ray Palmer III; on motion of Representative G. Levesque, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of those who 'died in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM SAN BENTO, JR.
Thank you God for Your presence here with us and Your blessings on this Assembly today and every day. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 7, 2000:
1.(2000-H 8215) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $700,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2.(2000-H 8217) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof including the issue of not more than $3,200,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3.(2000-H 8218) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvement of public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $475,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
4.(2000-H 8219) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the improvement and replacement of road and traffic control devices in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $200,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5.(2000-H 8232) (Substitute "A An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of sanitary and storm drains in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $475,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6.(2000-H 8233) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $750,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7.(2000-H 8234) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the reconstruction of highway bridges in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $200,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, June 6, 2000
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 7, 2000:
1.(2000-H 8172) An Act relating to the designation of the state yacht.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
2.(2000-H 8223) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
3.(2000-H 8263) House Resolution memorializing Congress to take measures to further reduce the adverse effects of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
4.(2000-H 8264) House Resolution requesting the 106th Congress of the United States of America to pass legislation to add a prescription drug benefit to the medicare program.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
5.(2000-H 8265) House Resolution requesting the 106th Congress of the United States of America to pass S. 707 entitled, An Act to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
6.(2000-H 8070) An Act relating to state affairs
and government -- Department of Administration.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.
7.(2000-H 8210) House Resolution respectfully requesting that the Federal Government provide funding for the purpose of Barton Farm (a.k.a. Perra Farm) as farmland/open space.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.
8.(2000-H 8071) House Resolution directing the Department of Administration to assign necessary department staff to perform functions required by the Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Regulation Act, 45-22.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.
9.(2000-H 7745) An Act relating to health and safety - waste recycling and degradable plastics and packaging.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.
10.(2000-H 7613) An Act relating to health and safety - refuse disposal.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.
11.(2000-H 7999) (Substitute "A"') House Resolution respectfully requesting that the United States Congress remove the requirement in the Clean Air Act for 27 percent of content by weight oxygenate in reformulation gasoline.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"
12.(2000-H 7504) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation Coastal Resources Management Council.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
13.(00-S 2794 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance - rental vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
14.(00-S 2742) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 14, 2000:
1.(2000-H 6948) An Act relating to parks and recreational areas - general provisions.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
2.(2000-H 7439) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3.(2000-H 7561) An Act relating to sinking fund commission.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
4.(2000-H 7348) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
5.(2000-H 7556) An Act relating to taxation
- situs and ownership of taxable property.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
6.(2000-H 7653) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Providence to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding fifty million ($50,000,000) dollars for the purpose of redevelopment and/or capital improvements.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7.(2000-H 8281) An Act relating to the town of Jamestown.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
8.(00-S 2189) An Act establishing the Hopkinton Land Trust.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
9.(00-S 2210) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to children, youth and families department - child restraints.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
10.(00-S 2835) (Substitute "A" as amended) 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" as amended in concurrence.
11.(00-S 2832) (Substitute "A" as amended) 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" as amended in concurrence.
12.(00-S 2603) (Substitute "A" as amended) 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" as amended in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, June 6, 2000
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