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. 26
Wednesday, March 21, 2001
Twenty-sixth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, March 21, 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 95 members present and 4 members absent as follows:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative McNamara, 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, March 20, 2001, is approved as printed.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(01-S 861) An Act authorizing the town of West Warwick to issue not more than $10,500,000 bonds and notes to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and playgrounds and athletic fields in the town and the renovation, furnishing and equipping of existing elementary schools.
Representative Williamson requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Williamson, seconded by Representatives W.H. Murphy, Fleury, Gallison and Benson, on a roll call vote, 64 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative W.J. Murphy, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Commit-tee on Finance:
(01-H 5634) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs:
(01-H 5846) An Act relating to registration of vehicles.
Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.
(01-H 5861) An Act relating to registration of vehicles.
Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Representative Simonian, for the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(01-H 5059) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $200.00 to pay a bonus in the case of Earl F. Dunphy, III of 20 Evergreen Drive, Exeter, RI 02822, who served in the United States US Navy during the Vietnam War, under serial number 5167611.
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-S 48) An Act establishing the Smithfield Land Trust.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
Representative Faria, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(01-S 478 as amended) An Act relating to insurance workers' compensation insurance.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Moura, Shanley and Lally introduce (01-H 6238), An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - duties of utilities and carriers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Costantino, Slater, Dennigan, Fox and Shavers introduce (01-H 6239) An Act relating to education - RICORP scholarships.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Sherlock and Costantino introduce (by request of the Lieutenant Governor) (01-H 6240) An Act relating to education.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Moura, McNamara, Brien, Aiken and Menard introduce (01-H 6241) An Act relating to nonprofit medical service corporations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Trillo, Knickle, McNamara and Palumbo introduce (01-H 6242) An Act making an appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the city of Warwick.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Faria introduces (01-H 6243) An Act appropriating $1,000,000 to the Department of Human Services to implement the emergency housing assistance program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Cicilline introduces (01-H 6244) An Act relating to education - the establishment of charter public schools.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representative Cicilline introduces (01-H 6245) An Act relating to the Government Integrity Act of 2001.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Smith and Pisaturo introduce (01-H 6246) An Act relating to elections -statewide referenda elections.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Representatives Picard, Reilly and Lowe introduce (01-H 6247) An Act relating to registration of motor vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Representatives Ginaitt, Naughton, Thompson, Rabideau and Cambio introduce (01-H 6248) House Resolution proclaiming March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Rhode Island.
Representative Ginaitt requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Ginaitt, 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.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Naughton gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning rivers council.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
EILEEN S. NAUGHTON Representative, District 32
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Palumbo gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure relating to health and safety-
licensing of health care facilities.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PETER G. PALUMBO
Representative, District 25
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Palumbo gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure relating to animals - cruelty to police animals.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PETER G. PALUMBO
Representative, District 25
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Barr gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning alcoholic beverages.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
JOHN DOUGLAS BARR, II Representative, District
59
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Williamson announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 205 of the State House.
Also:
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.
Also:
Representative Palangio announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.
Also:
Representative S. Anderson congratulates the Honorable Speaker Harwood on receiving an award from the National Board of Professional Teachers Standards.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:16 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Carter, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Oscar Hallene, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH M. McNAMARA
LEGISLATOR'S IRISH BLESSING 2001
May your constituents rise to greet you
As you walk your district's trail
May the wind be always at your back
And your version of redistricting prevail
May the rain fall gently upon your fields
And sun shine warm upon your face
And may we all be granted just a little bit of office space
Until we meet again,
May God hold you near
And may you be in heaven a half hour
Before those "Other Government Groups"
Find out you're there.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
Representative Joseph M. McNamara
TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(01-S 861) An Act authorizing the town of West Warwick to issue not more than $10,500,000 bonds and notes to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of an elementary school and playgrounds and athletic fields in the town and the renovation, furnishing and equipping of existing elementary schools.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, March 22, 2001:
1. (01-H 5504) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the designation of Route 14 as an historic highway.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (99-S145) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission on sustainability.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, March 27, 2001:
1. (01-S 45) Senate Resolution validating and ratifying amendments to the home rule charter of the town of Smithfield.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
2. (99-S683) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Orisonte Lounge, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
3. (99-S362) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
4. (99-S361) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
5. (99-S57 as amended) An Act relating to Pascoag Utility District.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 28, 2001:
1. (99-S48) An Act establishing the Smithfield
Land Trust.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Wednesday, March 21, 2001
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, March 22, 2001:
1. (01-H 6165) An Act authorizing the Chariho Regional School District to issue not to exceed $55,160,000 general obligation bonds and/or notes to finance the construction of a new high school, the renovation of a portion of the existing high school to convert the high school into an elementary school, additions to and renovations of the Ashaway School and the Hope Valley School, the renovation of the Charlestown School and the Richmond School and the improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of such facilities and repealing section 13(1) of the regional school districts enabling legislation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 28, 2001:
1. (01-S 478 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - workers' compensation insurance.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Wednesday, March 21, 2001
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