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. 19
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Nineteenth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, February 28, 2001, and is called to order at 4:06 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 90 members present and 9 members absent as follows:
PRESENT
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Moran, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, February 27, 2001, is approved as printed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Caprio will be unable to attend session on February 27, 28 and March 1, 2001.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN B. HARWOOD
Speaker of the House
February 28, 2001
Representative Jan P. Malik is hereby appointed to the Committee on Environment and Energy.
JOHN B. HARWOOD
Speaker
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(01-S 119) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation regulation of boats.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 683) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Orisonte Lounge, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
GUESTS
Representative Ajello welcomes to the House Chambers as guests Jordan Woodward, Eugene Montiero, Frandin Cooley, Kenneth DiPina, Toni DiPina and Reverend Henry Fulton.
Also:
Representative Tejada welcomes to the House Chambers as a guest Ramon Abrev (Vice Consul of the Dominican Republic in Providence).
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(01-H 5788) An Act relating to health and safety.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-H 5761) An Act relating to education -minimum salary for school administrators.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-H 5754) An Act relating to education.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-H 5753) An Act relating to the Board of Governors for Higher Education.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-H 5750) An Act relating to health and safety - residential care facility licensing act.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-H 5239) An Act relating to taxation -nursing home residents.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-H 5177) An Act relating to airports and landing fields.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare:
(01-H 5388) An Act relating to education.
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Labor:
(01-H 5236) An Act relating to automobile body repair shops.
Received and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Special Legislation:
(01-H 5493) An Act relating to town housing authorities.
Received and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
(01-H 5506) An Act relating to city housing authorities.
Received and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Representative Pires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare:
(01-H 5307) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representative Cambio, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(01-H 5280) An Act relating to health and safety - smoking in public places.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-H 5279) An Act relating to health and safety - smoking in public places.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Ginaitt, for the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(01-H 5274) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - licensing.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(01-H 5783) An Act relating to insurance.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Representative Pires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(01-H 6099) An Act relating to the General assembly - establishing a permanent joint committee.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(01-H 5346) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Soldi Manufacturing, Inc.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(01-H 5421) An Act relating to taxation - new real estate construction Tiverton.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(01-H 5342) An Act validating and ratifying
amendments to the home rule charter of the town of Smithfield.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(01-S 168) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives George and Watson introduce (by request) (01-H 6118) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Dennigan, Cicilline and W.J. Murphy introduce (01-H 6119) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Representatives Hetherington and Ajello introduce (01-H 6120) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives Cicilline and Dennigan introduce (01-H 6121) An Act relating to insurance -insurance coverage for mental illness and chemical dependency.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Costantino introduces (01-H 6122) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representative Shanley introduces (01-H 6123) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $9,660.89 to pay the claim of Champlin's Seafood Deck, Inc., P.O. Box 426, Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representatives Fox, Benoit, Schadone, Slater and Corvese introduce (01-H 6124) An Act relating to education - textbooks.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Shavers, Benson, Gallison, Iwuc and Cerra introduce (01-H 6125) An Act relating to District Court.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Reilly, Palangio and Cerra introduce (01-H 6128) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $627.36 to pay the claim of Fran Splendorio of 43 Venice Avenue, Johnston, Rhode Island 02919.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Winfield introduces (01-H 6127) An Act relating to waters and navigation -Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (01-H 6128) 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 Martineau and Watson introduce (01-H 6129) House Resolution extending 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.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Palangio gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning accountancy.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
THOMAS A. PALANGIO Representative, District 8
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Moura gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning multiple sclerosis.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PAUL E.MOURA
Representative, District 2
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Moura gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning state affairs and government.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PAUL E.MOURA
Representative, District 2
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative San Bento gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning school housing aid.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
WILLIAM SAN BENTO, JR. Representative, District
75
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Pires gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning vacating the charter revocation of Furniture Express, Inc.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
ANTONIO J. PIRES
Representative, District 79
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Malik gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure relating to the public service corporation tax.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
JAN P. MALIK
Representative, District 89
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Long gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning regulation of boats.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
BRUCE J. LONG
Representative, District 95
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative George gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning businesses and professions.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
MYRNA C. GEORGE
Representative, District 31
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative George gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning charters corp taxation.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
MYRNA C. GEORGE
Representative, District 31
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Pisaturo gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure relating to state affairs and government -establishing an office of inspector general.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
MICHAEL S. PISATURO Representative, District 21
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Dennigan gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning MS - Rhode to Independence.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
ELIZABETH M. DENNIGAN Representative, District
82
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Garvey gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning septic system tax credit.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
EUGENE F. GARVEY
Representative, District 81
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative M. Anderson gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning the Pawtucket Armory.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
MABEL M. ANDERSON Representative, District 77
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Tejada gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning transitional bilingual education.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
LEON F. TEJADA
Representative, District 18
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning an appropriation.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Voccola gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning registration of vehicles.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
JOSEPH J. VOCCOLA
Representative, District 56
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicles.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicles.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning public safety.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning monuments.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Representative Cambio announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:15 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Benson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Sergeant Carter; on motion of Representative Mumford, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Helen M. Birmingham; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH P. MORAN, III
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, March 7, 2001:
1. (01-H 5346) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Soldi Manufacturing, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (01-H5421) An Act relating to taxation -new real estate construction - Tiverton.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (01-H5342) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the home rule charter of the town of Smithfield.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (99-S168) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 7, 2001:
1. (01-H 6099) An Act relating to the General
Assembly establishing a permanent joint
committee.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
2. (01-H5783) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
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