HOUSE JOURNALS - Tuesday, April 10, 2001

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. 34 Tuesday, April 10, 2001 Thirty-fourth Day

of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and one. The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, April 10, 2001, and is called to order at 4:05 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 94 members present and 6 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 94: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, 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, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT - 6: Representatives Anderson, S., Burlingame, Mumford, Palangio, Sherlock, Tejada.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Knickle, 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 Thursday, April 5, 2001, is approved as printed.

FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE

The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State forwarding the following result from the Board of Elections of that Special Election held on April 3, 2001, in the Forty-first Representative District:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Honorable Edward S. Inman, III
Secretary of State
StateHouse
Providence, Rhode Island

Honorable Mr. Secretary:

We have the honor to notify you that at a Special Election held in the Forty-first Representative District on April 3, 2001 SCOTT J. GUTHRIE of 31 Maplewood Drive, Coventry, Rhode Island, was elected Representative to represent said Representative District for the unexpired term ending the first Tuesday in January, A.D. 2003, the vote being:

Scott J. Guthrie, Democrat 641
Dorothy C. Berube, Republican 641
Write 1
GUTHRIE plurality 100

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused our seal to be affixed in the City of Providence this 10th day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand and one.

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

OATH OF OFFICE

At 4:10 o'clock P.M. Secretary of State Edward S. Inman, III, administers the Oath of Office to Representative-elect Scott J. Guthrie, Democrat from District 41.

The Secretary of State addresses the House Chamber.

Representatives Benson and George welcome newly elected Representative Guthrie to the House of Representatives.

At 4:14 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker returns to the rostrum.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR

The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of the State of the following measure, effective with the signature of His Excellency, the Governor:

(01-H 6235) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Mike's Auto Body, Inc., effective April 4, 2001.

EDWARD S. INMAN, III
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

GUESTS

Representative George welcomes to the House as guests members from the Coventry Town Council, David Florio, Chairman, Kenneth DaSilva and Ron Wood, William Potter of the Coventry School Committee, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Inman, parents of Secretary of State Inman, and Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Rottiello.

Also:

Representative George also welcomes to the House of Representatives, Representative Guthrie's parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Guthrie.

Also:

At 4:17 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Patrick J, Kennedy.

By unanimous consent, Congressman Kennedy addresses the members of the House and welcomes to the House the Mount Saint Charles Boys' Ice Hockey Team, and congratulates them on winning their 24th consecutive State Met Championship.

Congressman Kennedy presents citations to the entire team as follows:

Bryan Madison, Graham Johnson, Matt Byrnes, Chris Kane, Travis Pavoni, Nick Jillson, Michael Mallette, Justin Laverdiere, Captain, Shane Farrell, Michael Kasberg, Joshua Venice, James Pemberton, Brian Bailey, Patrick Foley, Corey Goglia, Gregory Barner, Stephen Snizek, Matthew Roy, Brian Blanchette, Daniel Maturi, Michael Picone, Andrew Brennan, Dustin Demianiuk, Captain, Anthony Ciresi, III, Adam Noble, John Sullivan, Michael O'Malley, Ryan Hatch, Phil Greer, Bill Belisle, Head Coach, Dave Belisle, Assistant Coach, Chris Murphy, Assistant Coach, Tim O'Leary, Manager, and Colin Padbury.

At 4:13 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker returns to the rostrum.

The Honorable Speaker Harwood, Majority Leader Martineau and Representative Henseler welcome Coach Bill Belisle and the Members of the Mount Saint Charles Boys' Ice Hockey Team. Representative Henseler also welcomes team member Steve Snizek.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Honorable Speaker announces that without objection, the House Calendar for Thursday, April 12, 2001 will be combined with the Calendar for Wednesday, April 11, 2001, and that there will be no session on Thursday, April 12, 2001. The House will reconvene on Tuesday, April 24, 2001.

Also:

Representative Savage congratulates Representative Amaral on the birth of his daughter, Sarah Emelia.

Also:

Representative Moura congratulates Representative Palumbo on the birth of his son, Christopher Peter.

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 5234) An Act relating to health care services - utilization review.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5774) An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5958) An Act relating to towns and cities Industrial Facilities Corporation.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5768) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - excavation near underground utility facilities.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(01-H 5432) An Act relating to campaign contributions expenditures reporting.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5443) An Act relating to Rhode Island campaign contributions and expenditures reporting.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5601) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure courts.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5614) An Act relating to insurance.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5616) An Act relating to adoption of children.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5633) An Act relating to lead paint actions.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5640) An Act relating to the lead poisoning prevention act.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(01-H 5832) An Act relating to lead paint actions.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the

Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs:

(01-H 5847) An Act relating to motor vehicles. Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(01-H 5008) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health maintenance organizations.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5057) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5358) (Substitute "A") House Resolution relating to the Board of Dental Examiners.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5300) An Act relating to financial institutions - community obligations and banking offenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5497) An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5298) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study high speed rail service between T.F. Green State Airport and Quonset Point.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5152) An Act relating to lost or missing children.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5954) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- Public Transit Authority.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 866) An Act reinstating or restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 878) An Act reinstating or restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5991) An Act relating to state affairs and government- energy facility siting act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5992) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6051) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(01-H 5077) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- procedure generally.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5427) An Act relating to property condominium ownership.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5436) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5583) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- levy and sale on execution.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5596) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5598) An Act relating to the courts -traffic tribunal.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5600) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5602) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5603) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Department of Attorney General.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5947) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6001) An Act relating to law practice.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6010) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- Family Court.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6106) An Act relating to parole.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6138) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Rhode Island Police Accreditation Advisory Commission act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6168) An Act relating to criminal offenses - fraud and false dealing.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6219) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentencing to life imprisonment without parole.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6220) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - suspension or revocation of licenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5397) An Act relating to causes of action.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5398) An Act relating to uniform fraudulent transfer act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5439) An Act relating to criminals -correctional institutions- parole.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5587 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - mobile and manufactured home lot rental increases.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5629) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration of vehicles.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5636) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5817) An Act relating to Probate Courts.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6125) An Act relating to District Court.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6191) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substances act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6301) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5816) An Act relating to inheritance tax liens.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5315) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - jury lists.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5630) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- unfair claims settlement practices act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5997) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Rhode Island Justice Commission.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Representative Faria, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(01-H 5477) An Act relating to businesses and professions- pipefitters - refrigeration technicians - fire protection sprinkler fitters - sheet metal workers - oil heat contractors.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

Representative Moran, for the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(01-H 5417) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6119) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5850) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(01-S 815) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the Chariho Regional School District to issue not to exceed in the aggregate $55,160,000 general obligation bonds and/or notes to finance the construction or renovations (as set forth below) and the improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of the following schools and school facilities in the Regional School District: (I) not to exceed $40,500,000 to finance the construction of a new high school, (II) not to exceed $4,360,000 to finance the renovation of a portion of the existing high school to convert the high school into an elementary school, (III) not to exceed $2,500,000 to finance additions to and renovations of the Ashaway School, (IV) not to exceed $2,800,000 to finance additions to and renovations of the Hope Valley School, (V) not to exceed $2,900,000 to finance the renovation of the Charlestown School, (VI) not to exceed $2,100,000 to finance the renovation of the Richmond School and repealing section 13(1) of the regional school district's enabling legislation, which assures certain students matriculation in certain elementary schools in the Regional School District.

Representative Kennedy requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

The bill marked Substitute A is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representative Lewiss, 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 Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:

(01-S 414) An Act relating to state affairs and government- expedited permit process.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(01-S 575) An Act relating to elections.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(01-S 579) An Act relating to employment security - appeals.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(01-S 593) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(01-S 667) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - Public Utilities Commission.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(01-S 837) An Act relating to the Joint Municipal Planning Commission.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(01-S 839) An Act relating to the incorporation of the Dunns Comers Fire District.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(01-S 865) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

NEW BUSINESS

Representative Carter introduces (01-H 6314) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $177.99 to pay the claim of Ann Marie Vieria of 36 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

Representatives Iwuc, Malik, Munschy, Menard, Reilly, Moran and Anguilla introduce (01-H 6315) An Act relating to criminal offenses - threats and extortion.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Almeida introduces (01-H 6316)

An Act relating to lead poisoning elimination.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Pires introduces (01-H 6317) An Act appropriating $25,000 for the World War II Memorial Commission of Rhode Island.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives George and Crowley introduce (01-H 6318) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Menard introduces (01-H 6319) An Act relating to motor vehicles - driver's education instructors.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Almeida introduces (01-H 6320) An Act relating to fair employment practices act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative Almeida introduces (01-H 6321) An Act relating to the fair employment practices act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (01-H 6322) 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 Naughton, Crowley, Ginaitt, Martineau, Pires and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 6323) House Resolution proclaiming April 2001 to be "Earth Month" in Rhode Island.

Representative Naughton requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Naughton, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative Pires gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning homemaker services.

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 Naughton gives notice that on the next legislative day, she will introduce a measure concerning public utilities.

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 Flaherty gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning the Department of Administration.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

ROBERT E. FLAHERTY
Representative, District 34

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Rose gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure relating to public finance.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

HENRY C. ROSE
Representative, District 84

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Fox gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning Higher Education Assistance Authority.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

GORDON FOX
Representative, District 5

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Fox gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning employees' retirement system.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

GORDON FOX
Representative, District 5

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Gallison gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning acquisition of surplus Naval property.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

RAYMOND E. GALLISON, JR.
Representative, District 91

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Flaherty announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 205 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Giannini announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 35 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Moran announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Lally announces that the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 7B of the State House.

Also:

Representative Kennedy announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 201 of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT

At 4:29 o'clock P.M. on motion of the Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives San Bento, Vieira and Kilmartin, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Joseph Barry; on motion of Representative Montanaro, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Joseph Dailey, Jr.; on motion of Representative Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Elizabeth McKenna; on motion of Representative Abdullah-Odiase, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Sarah Brown, seconded by Representatives Pires and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix

INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE H. NORMAN KNICKLE

Dear God, we are grateful for the privilege of serving in this House of Representatives. Keep us ever mindful that we are here to serve those who elected us and all of the people of Rhode Island.Amen.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 11, 2001:

1. (01-H5332) An Act relating to domestic relations - child support lien act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

2. (01-H5613) An Act relating to adoption of children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

3. (01-H5131) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - safe haven for infants act.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

4. (01-H5313) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

5. (01-H5042) An Act relating to domestic relations - child custody.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6. (01-H5434) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- procedure generally - causes of action.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

7. (01-H5191) An Act relating to real estate probate practice and procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

8. (01-H5952) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

9. (01-H5592) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 25, 2001:

Appendix

1. (01-H 5477) An Act relating to businesses and professions- pipefitters refrigeration technicians - fire protection sprinkler fitters -sheet metal workers - oil heat contractors.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

2. (01-H5417) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

3. (01-H6119) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

4. (01-H5850) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

5. (01-H5077) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- procedure generally.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6. (01-H 5427) An Act relating to property -condominium ownership.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

7. (01-H5436) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

8. (01-H5583) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- levy and sale on execution.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

9. (01-H5596) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

10. (01-H5598) An Act relating to the courts - traffic tribunal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

11. (01-H5600) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

12. (01-H5602) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

13. (01-H5603) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Attorney General.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

14. (01-H5947) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

15. (01-H6001) An Act relating to law practice.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

16. (01-H6010) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

17. (01-H6106) An Act relating to parole.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

18. (01-H6138) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Rhode Island Police Accreditation Advisory Commission act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

19. (01-H6168) An Act relating to criminal offenses - fraud and false dealing.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

20. (01-H6219) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentencing to life imprisonment without parole.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

21. (01-H6220) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- suspension or revocation of licenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

22. (01-H5997) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Rhode Island Justice Commission.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A

23. (01-H5630) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- unfair claims settlement practices act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A',.

24. (01-H5315) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - jury lists.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

25. (01-H5397) An Act relating to causes of action.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

26. (01-H5398) An Act relating to uniform fraudulent transfer act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

27. (01-H5439) An Act relating to criminals - correctional institutions - parole.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

28. (01-H5629) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles registration of vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

29. (01-H5636) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

30. (01-H5816) An Act relating to inheritance tax liens.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

31. (01-H5817) An Act relating to Probate Courts.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

32. (01-H6125) An Act relating to District Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

33. (01-H6191) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substances act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

34. (01-H6301) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

35. (01-H5587 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - mobile and manufactured home lot rental increases.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

36. (01-H5008) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health maintenance organizations.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

37. (01-H5057) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

38. (01-H5358) (Substitute "A") House Resolution relating to the Board of Dental Examiners.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

39. (01-H5300) An Act relating to financial institutions - community obligations and banking offenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

40. (01-H5497) An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

41. (01-H 5298) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study high speed rail service between T.F. Green State Airport and Quonset Point.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

42. (01-H5152) An Act relating to lost or missing children.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

43. (01-H5954) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - Public Transit Authority.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

44. (99-S866) An Act reinstating or restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

45. (99-S878) An Act reinstating or restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

46. (01-H5991) An Act relating to state affairs and government - energy facility siting act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

47. (01-H5992) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

48. (01-H6051) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House

Tuesday, April 10, 2001

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