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. 27 |
Thursday, March 22, 2001 |
Twenty-seventh Day |
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Thursday, March 22, 2001, and is called to order at 4:02 o'clock P.M., 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:
PRESENT - 95: The Honorable Speaker Ha-wood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison,
Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, 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., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
ABSENT - 4: Representatives Burlingame, Costantino, Murphy, W.J., Sherlock.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents most Reverend Robert E. Mulvee, Bishop of Providence, who delivers the Invocation.
The Honorable Speaker presents Minority Leader Watson to lead 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, March 21, 2001, is approved as printed.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Representative Joseph P. Moran, III will be out of town and unable to attend session on March 27, 28 and 29, 2001.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(01-S 17 as amended) An Act relating to certification of child care personnel.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(01-S 96) An Act relating to waters and navigation - coastal and estuary habitat restoration program and trust fund.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-S 167) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(01-S 172) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - sexual harassment, education and training in the workplace.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(01-S 182) An Act relating to personal watercraft regulations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
(01-S 235) Joint Resolution requesting the Rhode Island Department of Health to promote annual check-ups and screening for prostate and colorectal cancer.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(01-S 303) An Act relating to judicial selection.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(01-S 309) An Act relating to insurance workers' compensation insurance fund.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(01-S 411 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles public motor vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 445 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
state building code.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 469) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(01-S 475) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workplace violence prevention act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(01-S 539) An Act relating to commission on the deaf and hard of hearing.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
(01-S 716) An Act relating to health and safety
- state building code existing structures.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 815) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 866) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Anguilla, Gallison, Malik, Iwuc and Munschy introduce (01-H 6249) An Act relating to state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives McNamara, Lally, Garvey, Ajello, Moura and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 6250) An Act relating to education - continued funding of student assistance programs at high school level.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Faria introduces (01-H 6251) An Act relating to public officers and employees -retirement system - contributions and benefits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (01-H 6252) 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.
Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (01-H 6253) 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 George, Crowley, Malik, Mum-ford, Pires and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 6254) House Resolution celebrating March 25, 2001 as the 180th Anniversary of Greek Independence Day.
Representative George requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative George, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives McNamara, Naughton, Sullivan, Shavers, W.J. Murphy and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 6255) House Resolution commemorating the greatest tragedy in Irish history, the great Irish famine.
Representative McNamara requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative McNamara, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Henseler and Benson introduce (01-H 6256) House Resolution congratulating Fire Chief Roger F. Walsh on his retirement from the North Kingstown Fire Department.
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 Henseler, Carter and Benson introduce (01-H 6257) House Resolution congratulating Chief James L. Wynne on his retirement.
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.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Barr gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicle size and weight..
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.
Representative Barr gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning health and safety.
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.
Representative Barr gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning domestic relations.
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.
Representative McCauley gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning financial institutions- check cashing.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
JOHN J. McCAULEY
Representative, District 1
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Rabideau gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning mental health retardation and hospitals.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
SCOTT P. RABIDEAU
Representative, District 60
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
CONSENT CALENDAR
From the Consent Calendar are taken:
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.
Read and passed, item number 2 in concurrence, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representative McNamara, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar is taken:
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.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Scott, seconded by Representatives Rabideau, Lewiss, Kennedy, Shanley, Garvey, Benson, Williams, George, Carter, Coelho and Shavers, on a roll call vote, 75 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, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Crowley, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Moran, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Naughton, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS -O.
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.
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 4:10 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Henseler, seconded by Representative Watson, the House adjourns, on a voice vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REVEREND ROBERT E. MULVEE
BISHOP OF PROVIDENCE
ST. PATRICK - ST. JOSEPH
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
Loving God, as we gather to celebrate our diverse heritage, inspire us by the traditions that are so important to our lives.
As Saint Joseph, the patron saint of Italy, dedicated his life to the vigilant care of his wife Mary and the child Jesus, help us to be ever mindful and responsive to the needs of the families in our society.
As Saint Patrick lived and preached a message of love for the people of Ireland, let us be a people of charity who are instruments of peace in our community.
As we observe Greek Independence Day, help us to appreciate our own freedom and to live up to our responsibility as a democratic people promoting liberty and justice for all.
Bless all of us gathered here. Through the intercession of these great saints, and inspired by those who have enriched our culture, may we always work together to care for those in need and to live in harmony with one another. Amen.
TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(01-S 145) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission on sustainability.
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. (01-S 48) An Act establishing the Smithfield Land Trust.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Thursday, March 22, 2001
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
Thursday, March 22, 2001
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