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 second day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and one.
| Volume 128,, No. 3 |
Tuesday, January 9, 2001 |
Third Day |
The House of Representatives meets at the state House in Providence, Tuesday, January 9, 20, and is called to order at 4:13 o'clock by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 99 members present and 1 member absent as follows:
PRESENT - 99: The Honorable Speaker Ha)wood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M,, Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau. Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
ABSENT - 1: Representative Naughton.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Story, 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, January 3, 2001, is approved as printed,
COMMUNICATION
The Honorable Speaker announces the receipt of the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 8, 2001
Do you, Thomas A. Palangio, solemnly swear to faithfully discharge the duties as a member of the House of Representatives with fairness to all.
And to uphold the Honor and prerogatives of this House, and of its members, to the best of your ability, so help you God
SHELDON WHITE HOUSE
Attorney General
THOMAS A. PALANGIO
Representative District 8
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Kennedy, Garvey and Scott introduce (01-H 5061) An Act relating to the establishment of regional school districts
Chariho.
Representative Kennedy requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Watson and Garvey, 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, Anderson, M., Anderson, S. Anguilla, Barr, Benson. Bierman, Brien, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter. Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Dennigan. DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George. Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Hogan. Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard. Kennedy Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, McCauley, McNamara. Menard. Montanaro, Moran, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, WH, Murphy, WJ, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo. Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson. Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, (01-H 5061) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith,
By unanimous consent, the House refers back to New Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Representative Ginaitt introduces (01-H 0062) House Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special House commission to study all aspects of the Health Department of the State of Rhode Island, and all matters relating thereto, and to make recommendations therefor,
Representative Ginaitt requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Ginaitt, seconded by Representative Cicilline, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Giannini, Slater, Moura, Fox, Williams and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 5063) An Act relating to education -- health and safety of pupils.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Corvese, McCauley, San Bento and Schadone introduce (01-H 5064) An Act relating to labor relations board formal hearing.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representatives Giannini, Slater, McCauley, Williams and Shavers introduce (01-H 5065) An Act relating to cities and towns.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Corvese, Jacquard, Schadone, Vieira and Cerra introduce (01-H 5066) An Act relating- to targeting school aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Corvese introduces (01-H 5067) An Act relating to taxation sales and use tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Corvese, Palumbo, Reilly, San Bento, Giannini and Schadone introduce (01-H 5068) An Act relating to informed consent for abortion.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Corvese, Palumbo, Reilly, San Bento, Giannini and Schadone introduce (01-H 5069) An Act relating to criminal offenses..
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Corvese, Schadone, Hogan and Winfield introduce (01-H 5070) An Act relating to education - state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative S. Anderson introduces (01-H 5071) An Act relating to arbitration of school teach er disputes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor
Representatives McNamara, Picard and Garvey introduce (01-H 5072) An Act relating to Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Representative Knickle introduces (01-H 5073) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Johnson Residential Compound, Inc.
Representative Knickle requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Knickle, seconded by Representative Watson, on a roll call vote, 70 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 70: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase. Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M,, Anderson, S, Anguilla, Barr, Bierman, Callahan, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Moran, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, San Bento, Schadone. Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo. 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 the Honorable Secretary of State forthwith.
By unanimous consent, the House refers back to New Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Representative Palangio, the Honorable Speaker Harwood, Representatives, McCauley, Williams, Fox, Cicilline and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 5074) House Resolution congratulating Major Richard T. Sullivan on being selected to be the next Colonel of the Providence Police Department.
Representative Palangio requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection,
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Palangio, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Inman and Williamson intro duce (01-H 5075) An Act relating to public utilities
and carriers Public Utilities Commission.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Gallison, Coogan, Sullivan, Lima, Malik and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 5076) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study and update the Historic District Commission.
Representative Gallison requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection,
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Gallison, seconded by Representative Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Sullivan, Coelho, Rose, Thompson, Carter and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 5077) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure -- procedure generally.
Read and referred t.o the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Giannini, Slater, McCauley. Coelho and Sullivan introduce (01-H 5078) An Act relating to nonprofit organizations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Watson, Callahan, Story, Trillo, Murphy, W.H., and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 5079) An Act making revised appropriations for the support of the State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 20.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Lowe and Brien introduce (01-H 5080) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - licenses for motorcycles.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.
Representative Schadone introduces (01-H 5081) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Pasco Realty Corp.
Representative Schadone requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection,
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Schadone, seconded by Representatives Coderre, Henseler and Vieira, on a roll call vote, 78 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS-78 The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Bierman, Brien, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lanzi, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Moran, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W,H.. Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS -0.
Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Shavers, Iwuc, Munschy, Malik and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 5082) House Resolution commemorating the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Representative Abdullah-Odiase requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Abdullah-Odiase, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Shavers, Malik, Munschy, Iwuc and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 5083) House Resolution commemorating the birth of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
Representative Abdullah-Odiase requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Abdullah-Odiase, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent., on a voice vote.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
Representative McNamara requests to exercise the use of Rule 64 at the appropriate time.
There is no objection.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:28 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative maria, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of William Bloomer,- on motion of Representative Gallison, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Manuel P. Viveiros; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE SUSAN S. STORY
Almighty God, we ark that you help us as we try to make Rhode Island a better place. Amen.
Appendix
PROCEEDINGS IN GRAND COMMITTEE
ELECTION OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE
JANUARY 9, 2001
The Honorable Speaker, John Harwood, appoints the following Committee to escort His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Honorable Senate, to the House Chamber: Representatives Dennigan, McNamara, Rabideau, Shavers, Williamson and Scott.
The House attends for the arrival of His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Honorable Senate.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, in the Chair.
The Grand Committee is called to order at 5:17 o'clock P.M., Tuesday, January 9, 2001.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, directs the Honorable John S. Baxter, Jr., Senate Reading Clerk, to call the roll of the Senate.
The Senate roll is called:
PRESENT - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau. Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT - 3: Senators Kelly, McCaffrey, Roberts.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, directs the Honorable Louis D'Antuono, Clerk of the House, to call the roll of the House of Representatives,
The House of Representatives roll is called:
PRESENT - 97: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Almeida, Amaral. Anderson, M., Anderson, S,, Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bent.o, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
ABSENT- 3: Representatives Ajello, Levesque, Naughton.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, declares there is a quorum of the Senate present (47 members) and a quorum of the House of Representatives present (97 members), therefore a quorum of the Grand Committee.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, directs the Clerk of the House to read the Joint Resolution (01-H 5006) of invitation that has previously been read and passed in concurrence.
House Majority Leader Martineau and Representative Cicilline discuss the process of filling the vacancy in the Office of Secretary of State.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, directs the Clerk of the House to read the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
ROOM 220, STATE HOUSE
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903-1105
JAMES R, LANGEVIN
Secretary of State
January 2, 2001
The Honorable Members of the
Rhode Island General Assembly
Rhode Island State House
Providence, RI 02903
I respectfully submit to the Honorable Members of the Rhode Island General Assembly my resignation as Secretary of State for the State of Rhode Island, This resignation is effective January 3, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Secretary of State and I look forward to representing the people of Rhode Island as their Congressman from the second congressional district,
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Read and ordered to be placed on file.
Upon suggestion of House Majority Leader Martineau, seconded by Senate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, the resignation of the Secretary of State is accepted and placed on file, upon a voice vote.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, declares nominations are now in order to fill the vacancy in the Office of Secretary of State.
NOMINATION
Representative George nominates the Honorable Edward S. Inman, III, as Secretary of State for the remainder of the term of office.
(See Appendix for remarks.)
Representative Murphy and Senator Blais, second the nomination of the Honorable Edward S. Inman, III, as Secretary of State.
Without objection, hearing no further nominations, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, declares nominations closed.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor directs the Senate Reading Clerk to call the roll of the Senate and to tally the votes for the nominee.
The Senate roll is called:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor directs the Clerk of the House to call the roll of the House of Representatives and to tally the votes for the nominee.
The House of Representatives roll is called:
YEAS - 95: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Brien, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H.. Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, announces the Honorable Edward S. Inman, III of Coventry has received 142 votes and is therefor elected Secretary of State for the State of Rhode island and Providence Plantations.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor directs the Honorable Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr., Secretary of the Senate, to notify His Excellency, Lincoln Almond and other elected officials of the actions taken by Grand Committee on this date.
Representatives Watson, S. Anderson and Montanaro extend congratulations to the Secretary-elect and welcomes his family to the Chamber.
ADDRESS BY THE SECRETARY-ELECT
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor presents the Honorable Edward S. Inman, III, Secretary of State-elect, to address the members of Grand Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of House Majority Leader Martineau, seconded by Senate Majority Leader Irons, the Grand Committee adjourns and both Houses separate at 5:46 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T, HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, January 9, 2001.
REMARKS
REPRESENTATIVE MYRNA S. GEORGE
Senate Majority Leader Irons, Speaker Harwood, House Majority Leader Martineau, Members of the Grand Committee
It is with great pride that I rise today to put into nomination for the position of Rhode Island Secretary of State the name of Edward S.. Inman III.
Representative Edward Inman has served Rhode Island as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for the cast 14 years. Additionally, he has served as Deputy Speaker of the House for the past 2 years. During his tenure, Representative Inman has displayed a notable ability to treat each and every member with the utmost respect and total professionalism. As a member of this House, he has worked hard for governmental reform and to enact laws that promote the interests of the public.
During the past I years, I have had the opportunity to work with Ed Inman on a number of local and statewide issues, and. be has always demonstrated a clear understanding of the effect state government has on the lives of individual Rhode Islanders. His willingness to help others to navigate the governmental process is well-known to members of this House and to his constituents.
In addition to being a statesman, Ed Inman is an educator. His expertise and experience will serve him and the state well. With his background in political science, Ed Inman brings a unique perspective, strong leadership skills, and a deeply held belief in the term "public servant." His is eminently qualified for the often challenging office of Secretary of State.
Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Gandhi, Lyndon Baines Johnson - all are statesman admired by Edward inman. These men spoke simply but earnestly. They spoke their minds, and they spoke the truth, We can count on that mom Edward S. Inman III. He has done that as a State
Representative, and he will continue to do it as our Secretary of State.
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