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. 36 Tuesday, April 24, 2001 Thirty-sixth Day


The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, April 24, 2001, and is called to order at 4:08 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 5 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 96: The Honorable Speaker Harwood 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, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Laity, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montana"o, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT - 6: Representatives Burlingame, Guthrie, Lima, Scott, Sherlock.

INVOCATION


The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Abdullah-Odiase, 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, April 11, 2001, is approved as printed.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF

THE GOVERNOR


The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:

(01-H 6265) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Pioneer Construction Company, Inc., effective April 6, 2001.

(01-H 6287) Joint Resolution supporting the Committee on drafting the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures in their efforts to consolidate Rhode Island's building and fire codes, effective April 11, 2001.

(01-H 6165) (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, effective April 19, 2001.

EDWARD S. INMAN, III
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR




The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, approved and signed by His Excellency, the Governor:

(01-H 5783) An Act relating to insurance, approved April 11, 2001.



(01-H 6237) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages, approved April 11, 2001.

EDWARD 5. INMAN, III
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR


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

(01-H 6223) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS


Representative Kennedy introduces (01-H 6336) An Act amending the charter of the Hope Valley/Wyoming Fire District.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Naughton, M. Anderson, Corvese, Kennedy, Anguilla and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 6337) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Flaherty, Fox, Moura, Faria and W.J. Murphy introduce (01-H 6338) An Act relating to state affairs and government -Department of Administration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Fox, Pires, Carter, Sherlock, Crowley and Naughton introduce (01-H 6339) An Act relating to higher education assistance authority.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Pires, Fox, Carter, Costantino and Crowley introduce (01-H 6340) An Act relating to employees retirement system.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Pires introduces (01-H 6341) An Act relating to the Department of Human Services - homemaker only entities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Rose, Coelho, Sullivan and Coogan introduce (01-H 6342) An Act relating to public finance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Faria introduces (01-H 6343) An Act transferring the revenue collection functions for employment security taxes, temporary disability insurance contributions and job development fund taxes from the Department of Administration, Division of Taxation, to the Department of Labor and Training.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative Simonian introduces (01-H 6344) House Resolution designating April 24,2001 as "Rhode Island Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923".

Representative Simonian requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Simonian, seconded by Representative Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representative Watson introduces (01-H 6345) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Representative Watson requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Representative Watson moves passage, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Callahan.

Representatives McNamara and Watson discuss the act.

Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 72 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 72: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Callahan, Cambio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

TRANSMITTAL


By unanimous consent, (01-H 6345) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable Senate forthwith.

NOW PRESIDING


At 4:12 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Thomas J. Winfield, Deputy Speaker.

By unanimous consent, the House refers back to New Business.

NEW BUSINESS


Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Shavers, Giannini, Thompson, Henseler, Almeida and Benson introduce (01-H 6346) House Resolution recognizing National Minority Cancer Awareness Week from April 15-21, 2001.

Representative Abdullah-Odiase requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Abdullah-Odiase, seconded by Representative Henseler, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

NOW PRESIDING


At 4:14 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Deputy Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Speaker. Representative McNamara requests to exercise Rule 64 at the end of session.

There is no objection.

NOW PRESIDING


At 4:17 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Deputy Speaker.

AFFIDAVIT
I, John B. Harwood, State
Representative, District 76, hereby under oath, depose and say:

1. I expect to be called upon, in my capacity as State
Representative, to participate in the consideration of, and vote upon: (01-H 6347) relating to the Ethics Commission (advisory opinion).

2. I have the following interest in the matter listed under paragraph 1, above:

I have a matter pending before the Ethics Commission.

3. In compliance with Section 36-14-6(1) & (2)A of the General Laws, I hereby request the Speaker of the House of Representatives to excuse me from voting on or participating in the consideration of the matter described in paragraph 1, above.

JOHN B. HARWOOD
Representative, District 76
State of Rhode Island
County of Providence

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of April, A.D. 2001.

DAVID W. DUMAS
Notary Public

Representative Harwood is excused from voting on or participating in the consideration of the matter described in paragraph 1, above.

THOMAS J. WINFIELD
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives



By unanimous consent, the House refers back to New Business.


NEW BUSINESS


Representative W.J. Murphy introduces (01-H 6347) House Resolution the Rhode Island House of Representatives requests of the Rhode Island Supreme Court that the Advisory opinion sought regarding House Bill 2001-H 5485 be withdrawn.

Representative W.J. Murphy requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Representatives Levesque and W.J. Murphy discuss the act.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative W.J. Murphy, seconded by Representative Martineau, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.


NOTICE OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION


Representative Gorham gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning environmental protection.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

NICHOLAS GORHAM
Representative, District 53

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

ANNOUNCEMENT


Representative Reilly congratulates Representative Iwuc on receiving the Man of the Year Award for the town of Cumberland.

ADJOURNMENT


At 4:18 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Thompson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Frank Murano; on motion of Representative Slater, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Marie Powers, on motion of Representative Vieira, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Norman Morel; on motion of Representatives Murphy and Williamson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Stephen Morin; on motion of Representative Coderre, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of John J. Sinotte; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix



INVOCATION


REPRESENTATIVE `AISHA W. ABDULLAH-ODIASE

Almighty God, our strength from day to day, keep each of us faithful to the claims of justice and freedom. Amen.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Tuesday, May 1, 2001:

1. (01-H 6223) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Wednesday, April 25, 2001:

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-H 5358) (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".

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Thursday, April 26, 2001:

1. (01-H5852) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

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

2. (01-H5860) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections.

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

3. (01-H5088) An Act relating to the labor relations act.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

4. (01-H 5188) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study the feasibility of allowing unionized classified employees at all higher education institutions to be able to negotiate directly with Rhode Island Board of Governors.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

5. (01-H5265) House Resolution creating a permanent House commission to study the sport of boxing.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

6. (01-H5348) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workplace violence prevention act.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

7. (01-H5670 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

8. (01-H5965) An Act relating to businesses and professions - barbers, hairdressers, cosmeticians, manicurists and estheticians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

9. (01-H6053) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians.

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

10. (01-H6104) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- school committees and superintendents.

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

11. (01-H6251) An Act relating to public officers and employees- retirement system -contributions and benefits.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

12. (01-H 6293) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler fitters, contractors, journeyperson sprinkler fitters, sheet metal contractors, journey person sheet metal workers, and oil heat contractors.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

13. (01-H5283) An Act relating to emergency medical transportation services.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

14. (01-H5284) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety. Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

15. (01-H5291) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to child abuse shaken baby syndrome.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

16. (01-H5307) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

17. (01-H5320) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

18. (01-H5378) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - student identification numbers.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

19. (01-H 5380 as amended) Joint Resolution requesting the Rhode Island Department of Health to promote annual check-ups and screening for prostate and colorectal cancer.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

20. (01-H 5390) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the use of finger imaging technology to combat fraud in state programs.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

21. (01-H 5415) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study alternatives to animal euthanasia by carbon monoxide poisoning.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

22. (01-H5866) An Act relating to veterinary practice.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

23. (01-H 5870) An Act relating to health and safety - notification of fire fighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians after exposure to infectious diseases.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

24. (01-H5876) An Act relating to the illegal sale of tobacco products to children.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

25. (01-H 5878) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the impact of and feasibility of an education program regarding risks to pregnant women in handling paints, solvents and other common chemicals.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

26. (01-H5882) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

27. (01-H5888) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - rights of nursing home patients.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

28. (01-H5889) An Act relating to Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals - licensing of facilities and programs.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

29. (01-H5890) An Act relating to parental succession - retarded persons.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

30. (01-H5891) An Act relating to Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

31. (01-H5899) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

32. (01-H5900 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - home care patient rights.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

33. (01-H5902) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

34. (01-H5907) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - latex gloves safety act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

35. (01-H5911 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - lead poisoning prevention act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

36. (01-H5920) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to civil rights.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

37. (01-H5924) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- health and safety of pupils.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

38. (01-H 5970) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - physical therapy.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

39. (01-H5972) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

40. (01-H5978) House Resolution relating to businesses and professions - license procedure for social workers.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

41. (01-H5981) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

42. (01-H6078) An Act relating to food and drugs uniform controlled substances act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

43. (01-H 6199 as amended) Joint Resolution requesting the Director of the Department of Human Services to conduct a feasibility study of adding smoking cessation therapy as a Medicaid benefit.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

44. (01-H5588) An Act relating to court and civil procedures wrongful death.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

45. (01-H5637) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- wrongful death.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

46. (01-H5949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to highways.

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

47. (01-H5953) An Act relating to mental health law - Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

48. (01-H5245) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution relating to unfair sales practices merchandise credit slips.

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

49. (01-H5295) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to transportation of beverages.

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

50. (01-H5299) An Act relating to pharmacies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

51. (01-H5347) An Act relating to insurance - genetic testing.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

52. (01-H 5405) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -Economic Development Corporation.

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

53. (01-H5466) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime - cyberstalking.

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

54. (01-H5499) An Act relating to regulation of business practices new motor vehicle dealerships.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

55. (01-H5505) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

56. (01-H5509) An Act relating to insurance - agents' continuing education requirements.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

57. (01-H5781) (Substitute "A") House Resolution relating to businesses and professions - public accountancy.

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

58. (01-H5789 as amended) An Act relating to commercial law registration and protection of trademarks.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

59. (01-H5928) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages licenses generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

60. (01-H5990 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

61. (01-H5993) An Act relating to waters and navigation- alcohol boating safety.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

62. (01-H6275) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes -town of Middletown.

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

63. (01-H5151) An Act relating to property -mortgages of real property.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

64. (01-H5727) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - CATV.

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

65. (01-H 5752) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - creation and expansion.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A". 66. (01-H5767) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution relating to insurance.

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

67. (01-H5770 as amended) An Act relating to fire safety- inspection fees.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

68. (01-H5773) An Act relating to Coastal Resources Management Council.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

69. (01-H5959) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- the protected cell companies act.

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

70. (01-H6118) An Act relating to taxation -property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House

Tuesday, April 24, 2001



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