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. 62 |
Thursday, June 22, 2000 |
Sixty-second Day |
of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand.
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Thursday, June 22, 2000, and is called to order at 4:42 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 96 members present and 4 members absent as follows:
PRESENT - 96: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
ABSENT - 4: Representatives Flaherty, Millard, Palangio, Russo.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Jacquard, 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, June 21, 2000, is approved as printed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Representative Ferguson, for the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(2000-H 7122) An Act relating to taxation.
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 2402) An Act relating to distressed areas economic revitalization act.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(00-S 2971) An Act authorizing the town of Jamestown to finance the installation, expansion, construction and improvement of sewers, storm drains, pumping stations and sewage treatment and disposal facilities, to issue not more than $5,500,000 bonds and notes therefor and to impose additional sewer service charges under Chapter 233 of the Public Laws of 1973, as amended, to pay the principal and interest on such bonds and notes.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(00-S 2981) An Act relating to the city of Warwick land trust.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(2000-H 8247) An Act relating to assessment and taxation of new real estate construction in Narragansett.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(2000-H 8317) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of TLA Trust, Inc.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(2000-H 8334) An Act relating to city housing authorities.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(2000-H 8335) An Act authorizing the town of Middletown, with the approval of the qualified electors, to issue bonds and notes for the construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of library facilities.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Representative Pires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 7428) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the use of the internet in state government and to make recommendations therefor.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7995) An Act relating to employment security.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7998) An Act relating to employment security -- administrative funding.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
Representative Ferguson, for the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(2000-H 6990) An Act relating to military affairs and defense extension of veteran's benefits.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7557) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veterans' Home.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
GUESTS
Representative Giannini welcomes to the House chambers as guests, the Rhode Island Catholic School Parents Federation, Bruce Daigle, Katie Wright, Tom Glavin, Laureen D'Ambra, Christopher Nocera, Jacqueline Colicci, Laurie Hartley, Tracy Grilli, Steven Shea and Richard Riendeau.
Representative Benson welcomes to the House chambers as a guest Caroline Dumas from Florida.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Representative S. Anderson congratulates Representative Mabel Anderson and her husband on their 42nd wedding anniversary.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measure:
(00-S 3002) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 76: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Fleury, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Gorham, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent,
(2000-H 3002) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor forthwith.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(00-S 2885 as amended) An Act relating to the state building and fire code.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 2918) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public finance - public corporation debt management.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(00-S 3000) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S 3007) An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to issue general obligation bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed one million dollars for the purpose of acquiring and preserving open space and acquiring, preserving, constructing or improving recreational areas or facilities in the town.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 3008) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, alteration, repair and equipping of infrastructure including, but not limited to, protective improvements to the city's shoreline along Narragansett Bay, sidewalk, highway and traffic control improvements, landscaping and lighting by the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 3009) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the renovation, rehabilitation, repair, improvement, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities including, but not limited to, additions to Cranston High School East and the Western Hills Middle School and improvements to the Park View Middle School in the city by the issuance of not more than $13,865,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 3010) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the construction, reconstruction and installation of storm drains and the acquisition of public works equipment necessary for storm drain operation by the issuance of not more than $900,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 3012) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of a new police station in the city including land acquisition by the issuance of not more than $13,100,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 3013) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the acquisition and preservation of open space by the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(00-S 3040) An Act to vacate the forfeiture of the charter of One Stop Hardware of Providence, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(2000-H 7505) (Substitute "B") An Act relating
to elections -- ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2027 as amended) An Act relating to property tax relief -- historical residences.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(00-S 2134) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to work on holidays and Sundays.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S 2595) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(00-S 2723) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations -- minimum wages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(2000-H 7676 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representative Moura introduces (2000-H 8378) An Act relating to towns and cities -- uniform relocation payments.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Garabedian, Fleury and Knickle introduce (2000-H 8379) An Act relating to property -- residential landlord and tenant act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Lima, Bramley, Carpenter, Ajello and Burlingame introduce (2000-H 8380) An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Martineau, Henseler, Menard, Picard, Watson and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8381) House Resolution congratulating Brian Boucher on his outstanding hockey achievements.
The Honorable Speaker requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of the Honorable Speaker, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Martineau, Henseler, Menard, Munschy, Watson and several other members of the House introduce (2000-H 8382) House Resolution congratulating Bryan Berard on his outstanding hockey achievements.
The Honorable Speaker requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of the Honorable Speaker, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Henseler, Martineau, Watson and Menard introduce (2000-H 8383) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to prepare for the Centennial Celebration of the Rhode Island State House.
Representative Henseler requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Henseler, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Slater, Carpenter, Shavers, Burlingame, Fox and Reilly introduce (2000-H 8384) House Resolution honoring Marlene Laliberte, RSM for twelve years of outstanding leadership and service to the Genesis Center.
Representative Slater requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Slater, seconded by Representative Martineau, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Lally and Caprio introduce (2000-H 8385) An Act authorizing the town of Narragansett to finance the installation, expansion, construction and improvement of (1) sewers and storm drains primarily located on a portion of assessor's plat Y-3 and serviced or to be serviced by the Scarborough Plant and (2) interceptors, pumping stations and sewage treatment and disposal facilities to service such sewers and storm drains and to impose assessments therefor under Chapter 1278 of the Public Laws of 1928, as amended, and to issue not more than $4,200,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Representative Lally requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Lally, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 83: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (2000-H 8386) House Resolution expressing condolences.
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 rising vote.
Representative Inman introduces (2000-H 8387) An Act relating to retail -- licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.
Representative Inman requests unanimous consent to place the act on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 27, 2000.
There is no objection.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NOTICE OF BILL/RESOLUTION INTRODUCTION
Representative M. Anderson gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning a constitutional amendment relating to salaries.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
MABEL M. ANDERSON
Representative, District 77
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
1.(2000-H 8348) Joint Resolution respectfully requesting the Rhode Island Department of Health to protect the public health care workers, patients, food service and food processing workers, manufacturers, hairdressers, child care workers, and children from exposure to latex allergens protein in disposable non-sterile latex gloves and proclaim Latex Awareness Week October 1 through October 7, 2000.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 27, 2000.
2.(2000-H 7220) (Substitute "A') An Act relating to textbooks.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Pires moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Faria, Henseler, Giannini, Cambio, San Bento, Murphy, Ferguson, Lally, Lima, George, McCauley, Slater, Rose, Kelley, Williams and Garabedian.
Representatives Carroll, Pires, G. Levesque, Cicilline, Montanaro, Henseler, Barr, Giannini, Watson, Slater, Benson, Amaral, C. Levesque, Savage and Martineau discuss the act.
Representative Cicilline requests to vote on Section 3 separately.
The Honorable Speaker rules that it is divisible.
Section 3 prevails on a roll call vote, 80 members voting in the affirmative and 6 members voting n the negative as follows:
YEAS - 80: The Honorable Speaker Harwood andRepresentatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Fleury, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Picard, Pires, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS -6: Representatives Burlingame, DeSimone, Knickle, levesque, C., McNamara, Palumbo.
The bill marked Substitute "A", is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 70 members voting in the affirmative and 20 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 70: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Almeida, Amaral, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carter, Coderre, Coelho. Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Ferguson, Fleury, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Lally, Levesque, G., Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Moran, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Picard, Pires, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 20: Representatives Ajello, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Carroll, Cicilline, DeSimone, Hetherington, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Lewiss, McNamara, Montanaro, Moura, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Savage, Smith, Thompson.
Representative Watson requests to hold the act on the desk for a technical amendment.
There is no objection.
Representative Fox requests the journal to reflect that if he had voted on the act, he would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
3.(2000-H 7128) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry -- cruelty to animals.
Committee on Special Legislation 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 Lewiss, seconded by Representatives Cambio, Cicilline, Lopes, Ajello, San Bento, Lima, Kennedy, M. Anderson, Hetherington and Barr, on a roll call vote, 71 members voting in the affirmative and 6 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 71: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Picard, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Wasylyk, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 6: Representatives Callahan, Gorham, Kelley, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Rabideau.
Representative Hetherington requests the journal to reflect that if she had voted on the act, she would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
4.(00-S 2518) An Act relating to state affairs and government -- open meetings.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Representative Cicilline moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative McNamara.
By unanimous consent, Representative Heffner, seconded by Representatives Reilly and Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(00-S 2518)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (00-S 2518) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS" as follows:
1. On page 2, immediately after line 17, by adding the following language: "(9) Any hearings on, or discussions of, a grievance filed pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement."
2. On page 2, by deleting lines 31-32, in their entirety.
Respectfully submitted,
MARK B. HEFFNER
Representative, District 88
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 82 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 82: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Gorham.
Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 84: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS 1: Representative Gorham.
(00-S 2117 as amended) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Representative Cicilline moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Shavers, Corvese and Benson.
By unanimous consent, Representative Shavers, seconded by Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, G. Levesque and Benson, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(00-S 2117 as amended)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (00-S 2117 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS" as follows:
On page 1, by deleting all of the language on lines 13 through 15 including the language added by the Floor Amendment of February 1, 2000 by substituting the following in place thereof:
"(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of the first sentence of subsection (a) of this section, a city or town may, by charter or ordinance, permit a municipal employee of that city or town to hold office of school committee person in that city or town."
Respectfully submitted,
MAXINE L. SHAVERS
Representative, District 97
Representatives Cicilline, Corvese, G. Levesque, Sullivan, Watson and Shavers discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend is read and fails on a roll call vote, 35 members voting in the affirmative and 38 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 35: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello. Almeida, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Hetherington, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Levesque, G., Lopes, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Picard. Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Smith, Thompson, Williams.
NAYS - 38: Representatives Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Kelley, Lima, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Scott, Simonian, Sullivan, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson.
Read and fails of passage, on a roll call vote, 34 members voting in the affirmative and 40 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 34: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Hetherington, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Levesque, G., Lopes, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Picard, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Thompson, Williams.
NAYS - 40: Representatives Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Kelley, Lima, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Scott, Simonian, Smith, Sullivan, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson.
Representative Dennigan requests leave of the House to take up (2000-H 8348), #1 on today's Calendar, which was placed on Tuesday's Calendar.
There is no objection.
(2000-H 8348) Joint Resolution respectfully requesting the Rhode Island Department of Health to protect the public health care workers, patients, food service and food processing workers, manufacturers, hairdressers, child care workers, and children from exposure to latex allergens protein in disposable non-sterile latex gloves and proclaim Latex Awareness Week October 1 through October 7, 2000.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Representative Dennigan moves passage of the resolution, seconded by Representative Martineau.
By unanimous consent, Representative Dennigan, seconded by Representatives George, Lopes, Lowe, Savage, Kelley, Carroll and Ajello, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(2000-H 8348)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (2000-H 8348) entitled "JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH CARE WORKERS, PATIENTS, FOOD SERVICE AND FOOD PROCESSING WORKERS, MANUFACTURERS, HAIRDRESSERS, CHILD CARE WORKERS, AND CHILDREN FROM EXPOSURE TO LATEX ALLERGENS PROTEIN IN DISPOSABLE NON-STERILE LATEX GLOVES AND PROCLAIM LATEX AWARENESS WEEK OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2000" as follows:
1. Page 1, line 1, by deleting the language "becoming a problem with" and inserting in place thereof the language "recognized among";
2. Page 2, line 2, by deleting the language "disposable non- sterile" and also by deleting the word "gloves";
3. Page 1, by inserting the following language between lines 6 and 7:
"WHEREAS, As of March 1999, the total number of latex allergy reactions associated with latex-containing medical gloves reported to the US Food and Drug Administration was 2,330; and";
4. Page 1, line 7, by deleting the language "allergic reaction" and inserting in place thereof the language "glove related reactions"'.
5. Page 2, line 11, by deleting the word "vile" and inserting in place thereof the word vial":
6. Page 2, line 21, by deleting the word "serious";
7. Page 2, line 29, by deleting the language "the unnecessary use of" and inserting in place thereof the language "there is no requirement nor any reason for these workers to wear latex gloves; and"
8. Page 2, line 33, by deleting the word "switch" and inserting in place thereof the word "switching":
9. Page 2, lines 30 and 31, by deleting all of the language appearing on lines 30 and 31;
10. Page 3, line 29, by inserting the following language after the word "regulations": protocols, and management strategies to promote education and awareness of latex allergies and/or";
11. Page 3, line 33, by inserting the following language after the word "regarding": "natural rubber latex allergy and";
12. Page 3, by inserting the following language after line 33:
"RESOLVED, that the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations hereby proclaim October 1, 2000 through October 7, 2000 as Latex Allergy Awareness Week in the State of Rhode Island and at least one day shall be devoted to latex allergy awareness in each of the following areas: healthcare facilities, day care facilities, and food processing and serving; and be it further"
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH M. DENNIGAN
Representative, District 82
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 83: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Kelley, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo. Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, to the Honorable Senate, and to the Honorable Secretary of State forthwith.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Majority Leader Martineau reminds everyone the session will begin tomorrow at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
Also:
Representative Coderre announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at 6:15 o'clock P.M. in Room 203 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Giannini announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today after a 20 minute break in Room 35 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:55 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Slater, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Marion Murphy, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
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INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT B. JACQUARD
Dear Lord, we are grateful for the privilege we have been given to represent our constituents and all Rhode Islanders in this House of Representatives. When the going gets tough and the decisions difficult, may we not forget the privilege it is to serve here. Amen.
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TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(00-S 3002) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 28, 2000:
1.(2000-H 8247) An Act relating to assessment and taxation of new real estate construction in Narragansett.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2.(2000-H 8334) An Act relating to city housing authorities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3.(2000-H 8317) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of TLA Trust, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4.(2000-H 8335) An Act authorizing the town of Middletown, with the approval of the qualified electors, to issue bonds and notes for the construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of library facilities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5.(00-S 2402) An Act relating to distressed areas - economic revitalization act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
6.(00-S 2981) An Act relating to the city of Warwick land trust.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
7. (00-S 2971) An Act authorizing the town of Jamestown to finance the installation, expansion, construction and improvement of sewers, storm drains, pumping stations and sewage treatment and disposal facilities, to issue not more than $5,500,000 bonds and notes therefor and to impose additional sewer service charges under Chapter 233 of the Public Laws of 1973, as amended, to pay the principal and interest on such bonds and notes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, June 22, 2000
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CALENDAR
Special Order of Business in order for Friday, June 23, 2000:
1.(2000-H 7862) (Substitute "A") An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
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CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 27, 2000:
1.(2000-H 7696) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to rates of payment to nursing facilities.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2.(2000-H 6871) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3.(2000-H 8100 as amended) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $8,052.75 to pay the claim of Georgiaville Baptist Church, 100 Farnum Pike, P.O. Box 17474, Esmond, Rhode Island 02912-0705.
Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims recommends passage as amended.
4.(2000-H 6899) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Rhode Island Climate Change Initiative.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5.(2000-H 7109) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study alternate sites for a landfill.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.
6.(2000-H 7744) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -administrative adjudication for environmental matters.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy
recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7.(2000-H 8092) An Act relating to the Board of Dental Examiners.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
8.(2000-H 8360) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Health Reform, R.I. 2000 -- RIte Care stabilization, small, employer insurance reform, and health insurers accountability.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
9.(2000-H 8387) An Act relating to retail -- licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.
Ordered on the Calendar.
10. (00-S 2540 as amended) An Act relating to Long-Term Care Coordinating Council.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
11.(00-S 2534 as as amended) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
12.(00-S 2533) An Act relating to health and safety - respiratory care act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
13.(00-S 2572) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education -- curriculum.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
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CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 28, 2000:
1.(2000-H 6990) An Act relating to military
affairs and defense -- extension of veteran's benefits.
Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs recommends passage.
2.(2000-H 7557) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veterans' Home.
Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs recommends passage.
3.(2000-H 7676 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.
Ordered on the Calendar.
4.(2000-H 7428) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the use of the internet in state government and to make recommendations therefor.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
5. (2000-H 7995) An Act relating to employment security.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
6.(2000-H 7998) An Act relating to employment security -- administrative funding.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, June 22, 2000
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