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. 37
Wednesday, April 25, 2001
Thirty-seventh Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, April 25, 2001, and is called to order at 4:12 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable Thomas J. Winfield, Deputy Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 95 members present and 5 members absent as follows:
ABSENT - 6; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Burlingame, Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Sherlock.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Deputy Speaker presents Representative Gallison, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
CORRECTION
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, April 24, 2001 is hereby corrected by recording Representatives Guthrie and Lima as being present, and on page 2, column 1, line 36, by adding "as amended" after (01-H 6223), and on page 15, column 1, line 5 by adding "as amended" after (01-H 6223) therefore.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, April 24, 2001, is approved as corrected.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(01-S 473) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state contracts-
prevailing wage.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(01-S 853) An Act relating to public buildings.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
(01-S 90) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative task force to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with the threat of school violence.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health,
Education and Welfare.
(01-S 331) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island certification standards board.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(01-S 139) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 144) An Act relating to towns and cities
- district management authorities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 339) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 408 as amended) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships -limited liability partnerships and the Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 415) An Act relating to businesses and professions athlete agents.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 433) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S,482) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
public accountancy.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 487 as amended) An Act relating to fire safety - inspection fees.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 495) An Act relating to corporations, associations, and partnerships - the Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 558 as amended) An Act relating to credit card lending.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 751) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Narragansett Bay Commission.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 759 as amended) An Act relating to uniform commercial code - leases.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 875) An Act in amendment of Sections 4 and 5 of Chapter 905 of the Public Laws of 1912, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Chepachet Fire District," as amended.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 163) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mental health.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(01-S 336 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations-
adoption of children.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(01-S 228) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-S 374) An Act relating to taxation sales and use taxes liability and computation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-S 63) An Act relating to state purchases.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-S 278) An Act relating to uniform relocation payments.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 332) An Act relating to food and drugs
- uniform controlled substances act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 401) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to
insurance flexible rating for nonbusiness automobile insurance policies.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 497) An Act relating to motor vehicles -regulation of business practices among motor vehicle dealers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 554) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 585) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the uniform commercial code sales.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 641) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 718 as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 914) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Desnoyers Enterprises, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(01-S 843) Joint Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Human Services to conduct a feasibility study of adding smoking cessation therapy as a Medicaid benefit.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(01-S 916) Joint Resolution congratulating Lucille A. Gould as "Quotarian of the Year".
Representative Picard requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Picard, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kilmartin, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(01-H 6297) An Act relating to taxation -Pawtucket.
Representative Kilmartin requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Representative Kilmartin moves passage, seconded by Representative Martineau.
Representatives Levesque and Kilmartin discuss the act.
Read and passed, by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Cambio, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance;
(01-H 6291) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry - agriculture functions.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-H 6292) An Act relating to weapons.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Cambio, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Judiciary:
(01-H 6312) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - penalties for abuse of persons with developmental disabilities.
Received and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Representative Pires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(01-S 867) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5209) (Substitute "A") House Resolution relating to teachers' retirement.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
GUESTS
Representative Martineau welcomes to the House Chambers as guests, Smile-Science, Math, Investigative Learning Experience, Woonsocket Middle School & Harris Avenue Elementary School g4-7, Carol Englander-Director, Joanne Sugden, Scott Grey, Gayle Amaral, Donna Pesce.
Also:
Representatives Schadone and Cambio welcome to the House Chambers as guests James Merola and family, La Salle goaltender, along with girlfriend Doreen.
NEW BUSINESS
Representative Dennigan introduces (by request of the Attorney General) (01-H 6348) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives San Bento and Carter introduce (01-H 6349) An Act relating to taxation
tax sales.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Lima, Watson, Cicilline, Gallison, Moura and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 6350) An Act relating to criminal procedure - arrest.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Menard gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning relating to property.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
RENE R. MENARD
Representative, District 58
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Trillo gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning waiver of interest on overdue quarterly tax payments (one time only).
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
JOSEPH A. TRILLO
Representative, District 36
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Jacquard gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning school safety.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
ROBERT B. JACQUARD Representative, District 26
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Carter gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning public finance state funds - North Kingstown.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
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.
Representative Faria moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representative Martineau.
There is no objection.
The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Read and recommitted to the Committee on Labor.
2. (01-H5417) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representatives Malik, Shavers, Abdullah-Odiase, Cicilline, Lima, Picard, Henseler, Fox, Slater, Cerra and Tejada, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
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".
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representatives Lewiss, Cicilline, Henseler, Rose, Vieira, Shanley, M. Anderson, Bierman, Coelho, Cerra, Reilly, Benson, W.H. Murphy and Corvese, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
6. (01-H5427) An Act relating to property -condominium ownership.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Flaherty moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representatives Watson and Bierman.
There is no objection.
The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Read and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.
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".
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Lewiss, seconded by Representatives Lally, Hogan, Scott, Anguilla, Reilly and Gallison, on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 6 members voting in the negative as follows:
8. (01-H5583) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
levy and sale on execution.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Sullivan, Palumbo and Shavers, on a roll call vote, 82 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
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.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Gallison, Coderre, Shavers and Lally, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows;
10. (01-H5598) An Act relating to the courts
- traffic tribunal.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 3,2001.
11. (01-H5600) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Benson, Coelho, Gallison, Shavers and Reilly, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
12. (01-H5602) An Act relating to criminal procedure,
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Sullivan, Tejada, Shavers, George, Shanley, Moura and Montanaro.
By unanimous consent, Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representatives Gallison, Abdullah-Odiase and Kilmartin, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-H 5602)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (01-H 5602) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE" as follows:
1. On page 1, line 4, by deleting the word "organized".
2. On page 2, line 3, by deleting the words
"shall remain confidential and".
3. On page 2, line 5, after the letter (b) by deleting the word "All", and insert the words "Except as provided for in chapter 30 of title 12 and any superior court rule of criminal procedure, all".
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
13. (01-H5603) An Act relating to state affairs
and government Department of Attorney General.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar as item no. 48A.
14. (01-H5947) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Cambio, Coderre, Shavers and Hogan, on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
I, Peter L. Lewiss, State Representative, District 51, 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 6001).
2. I have the following interest in the matter listed under paragraph 1, above:
More than 50% of my law practice is real estate.
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.
PETER L. LEWISS
Representative District 51
State of Rhode Island County of Providence
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of April, A.D. 2000.
DENISE C. AIKEN
Notary Public
Representative Lewiss 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
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
15. (01-H6001) An Act relating to law practice. Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representative Gallison, on a roll call vote, 55 members voting in the affirmative and 19 members voting in the negative as follows:
16. (01-H6010) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
Family Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Benson, Coderre, Shavers, Sullivan, McNamara, Vieira and Mumford on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives George, Gallison, Shavers, Palumbo and Sullivan, on a roll call vote, 86 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
18. (01-H6138) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
Rhode Island Police Accreditation Advisory Commission act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 3,2001.
19. (01-H6168) An Act relating to criminal offenses - fraud and false dealing.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Aiken, seconded by Representative Martineau and several other members of the House, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
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".
Representative Sullivan moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Rose, Cambio, Menard, Giannini, Gallison, Vieira, McNamara, Brien and San Bento.
Representatives Levesque, Cicilline, Benson, Williams, Faria, Lima, McNamara, Shanley and Giannini discuss the act.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 3, 2001.
21. (01-H6220) An Act relating to motor and
other vehicles suspension or revocation of
licenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Aiken, Vieira, Shavers, Lima, Gallison, Williamson, Garvey, Ajello, Lanzi, W.H. Murphy, Mumford and Giannini, on a roll call vote, 89 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
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
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Shavers, Carroll, Long, Amaral and Fox, on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
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".
Representative Schadone moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Flaherty, Sullivan, Gallison, Caprio, Corvese, Fox, Jacquard, Reilly, Vieira, Lewiss and Hogan.
By unanimous consent, Representative Schadone, seconded by Representative Flaherty, Sullivan, Gallison, Caprio, Jacquard, Reilly, Vieira, Lewiss, Hogan, Corvese and Fox, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-H 5630) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (01-H 5630) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE - UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT" as follows:
1. On page 6, line 5, by deleting the number ''(1)'' and inserting in place thereof the letter ''a''.
2. On page 6, line 6, by inserting the word "or" after the semicolon.
3. On page 6, line 7, by deleting the number "2" and inserting in place thereof the letter "b".
4. On page 6, line 9, by deleting the number "3" and inserting in place thereof the number "1".
5. On page 6, line 11, by deleting the number "4" and inserting in place thereof the number "2".
6. On page 6, line 13, by deleting the number "5" and inserting in place thereof the number "3".
7. On page 6, line 15, by deleting the number "6" and inserting in place thereof the number "4".
8. On page 6, line 17, by deleting the number "7" and inserting in place thereof the number "5".
9. On page 6, line 20, by deleting the number "8" and inserting in placed thereof the number
'6".
10. On page 6, line 21, by deleting the number "9,' and inserting in place thereof the number "7".
11. On page 6, line 23, by deleting the number "10" and inserting in placed thereof the number "8".
12. On page 6, line 26, by deleting the number "11" and inserting and in place thereof the number "9".
13. On page 6, line 28, by deleting the number "12" and inserting in place thereof the number "10".
14. On page 6, line 30, by deleting the number "13" and inserting in place thereof the number "11".
15. On page 7, line 1, by deleting the number "14" and inserting in place thereof the number "12".
16. On page 7, line 3, by deleting the number "15" and inserting in place thereof the number "13".
17. On page 7, line 5, by deleting the number "16" and inserting in place thereof the number "14".
18. On page 7, line 7, by deleting the number "17" and inserting in place thereof the number "15".
19. On page 7, line 8, by deleting the number "18" and inserting in place thereof the number "16".
20. On page 7, line 11, by deleting the language "subdivision (1)" and inserting in placed thereof the language "section 27-9.1-3".
21. On page 8, between line 4 and 5, by inserting the language:
27-9.1.1-7. Response and statement of charges. - Nothing in this chapter shall abrogate the Director of Business Regulation's authority to regulate such unfair claims practices. Whenever the director has reasonable cause to believe that any insurer doing business in this state is engaging in any unfair claims practice and that a proceeding in respect thereto would be in the public interest, the director shall issue and serve upon the insurer a statement of the charges in that respect and a notice of hearing thereon, which notice shall set a hearing date not less than thirty (30) days from the date of the notice. The director of business regulation shall provided an initial response within two (2) weeds to any written consumer complaint containing specific and credible allegation of an unfair claims practices punishable hereunder.
27-9.1.1-8. Cease and desist and penalty orders. - If after a hearing, the director finds an insurer has engaged in an unfair claims practice, the director shall reduce the findings to writing and shall issue and cause to be served upon the insurer charged with the violation a copy of the findings and an order requiring the insurer to cease and desist ;'rom engaging in the act or practice and the director may, at the director's discretion, order: (1) Payment of monetary penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation, but not to exceed an aggregate penalty of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), unless the violation was committed flagrantly and in conscious disregard of this chapter, in which case the penalty shall not be more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation, but not to exceed an aggregate penalty of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) pursuant to any hearing; and/or
(2) Suspension or revocation of the insurer's license if the insurer knew or reasonably should have known it was in violation of this chapter.
22. On page 8, line 6, by deleting the number 27-0.1.1-7 and inserting the number 27-0.1.1-9.
Respectfully submitted,
GREGORY J. SCHADONE
Representative, District 70
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 86 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 80 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:
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.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Flaherty, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Gallison, Shavers, W.H. Murphy, Long, Amaral and Savage, on a roll call vote, 89 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
25. (01-H5397) An Act relating to causes of action.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representatives Benson, Coelho, Lima, Tejada, Gallison, Reilly, Shavers, Hetherington, Anguilla, Abdullah-Odiase, Ajello, Cerra and Aiken, on a roll call vote, 88 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
26. (01-H5398) An Act relating to uniform fraudulent transfer act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Cicilline moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Benson, Gallison, Lima, Shavers, Ajello, Coderre, Slater, Lewiss, Aiken, Scott, Montanaro and Kilmartin.
By unanimous consent, Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representatives Benson, Gallison, Lima, Shavers, Ajello, Coderre, Slater, Lewiss, Aiken, Scott, Montanaro and Kilmartin, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-H 5398)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (01-H 5398) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO UNIFORM FRAUDULENT TRANSFER ACT" as follows:
On page 1, line 17, after the word "individual", by adding the language "for a fraudulent purpose relating to avoiding payment of the order or judgment."
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 90 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
27. (01-H5439) An Act relating to criminals
- correctional institutions - parole.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representatives Gallison and Shanley, on a roll call vote, 85 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:
28. (01-H5629) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles registration of vehicles.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Williamson, seconded by Representatives Benson, Coelho, Shavers, Scott, Rose, Lewiss, Kilmartin and Savage, on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
29. (01-H5636) An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 26, 2001.
30. (01-H5816) An Act relating to inheritance tax liens.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Lewiss, seconded by Representatives Anguilla, Lally, Hogan and Scott, on a roll call vote, 91 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Lewiss, seconded by Representatives Scott, Lally, Hogan, Anguilla and Williamson, on a roll call vote, 88 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Kilmartin, Henseler and Lima continue to discuss the act.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.
34. (01-H6301) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Williamson, seconded by Representatives Coelho, Gallison, Caprio, Costantino, Simonian, Carroll and Sullivan, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 10 members voting in the negative as follows:
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".
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 26, 2001.
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".
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Giannini, George, Cambio, Henseler, Simonian, Coelho, Benson, Reilly, Picard, Lowe, San Bento, Coderre, Slater and Rose, on a roll call vote, 88 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
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".
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Corvese, Slater, Lewiss, Simonian, Coelho, Benson, Shanley and W.H. Murphy, on a roll call vote, 89 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
39. (01-H5300) An Act relating to financial institutions-
community obligations and banking offenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Lewiss, seconded by Representatives Aiken, Shanley and Hogan, on a roll call vote, 88 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
40. (01-H5497) An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Coderre, Shavers, Coelho, Benson, Shanley, Trillo, Long, Amaral and Scott on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
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.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Lima, McNamara, Shavers, Menard, Ginaitt, Benson and Coelho, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
42. (01-H5152) An Act relating to lost or missing children.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage, seconded by Representatives Tejada, Abdullah-Odiase, Cerra, Slater, Lima, Picard, Giannini, Moura and Cambio.
Representative Rabideau discusses the act.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 67 members voting in the affirmative and 19 members voting in the negative as follows:
44. (99-S866) An Act reinstating or restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representative Martineau, on a roll call vote, 85 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
45. (99-S878) An Act reinstating or restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Martineau, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
46. (01-H5991) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
energy facility siting act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Long, seconded by Representatives Callahan and Montanaro, on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 6 members voting in the negative as follows:
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".
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Long, seconded by Representatives Aiken, Slater, Lally, Amaral, W.H. Murphy, Kennedy, Garvey, Coelho and several other members of the House, on a roll call vote, 69 members voting in the affirmative and 15 members voting in the negative as follows:
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".
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives George, Coelho, Sullivan, Slater and Tejada, on a roll call vote, 86 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
48A. (01-H 5603) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
Department of Attorney General.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Williamson moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Coelho and Lally.
Representatives Watson and Williamson discuss the act.
Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 1, 2001.
HOLD ON THE DESK
Representative Lewiss requests to hold (01-H 5436) on the desk.
There is no objection.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk, with the exception of (01-H 5436) are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Representative Giannini announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the House and tomorrow at 12:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 35 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:22 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative S. Anderson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Dorothy Lyons, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
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INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE RAYMOND E. GALLISON, JR.
Lord, may it be Thy will, not our own, which governs our
deliberations this day. Amen.
TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(01-S 866) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
(01-S 878) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
(01-S 916) Joint Resolution congratulating Lucille A. Gould as "Quotarian of the Year".
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CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 26, 2001:
1. (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".
2. (01-H5636) An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
3. (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".
4. (01-H5860) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute
5. (01-H5088) An Act relating to the labor relations act.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
6. (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.
7. (01-H5265) House Resolution creating a permanent House commission to study the sport of boxing.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
8. (01-H5348) An Act relating to labor and labor relations-
workplace violence prevention act.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
9. (01-H5670 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.
10. (01-H5965) An Act relating to businesses
and professions - barbers, hairdressers, cosmeticians, manicurists and estheticians.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
11. (01-Il 6053) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
12. (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".
13. (01-H6251) An Act relating to public officers and employees-
retirement system -contributions and benefits.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
14. (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.
15. (01-H5283) An Act relating to emergency medical transportation services.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
16. (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".
17. (01-H5291) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to child abuse - shaken baby syndrome.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the origin:al bill and passage of Substitute "A".
18. (01-H530,,') An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
19. (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".
20. (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.
21. (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.
22. (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.
23. (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.
24. (01-H5866) An Act relating to veterinary practice.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
25. (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.
26. (01-H5876) An Act relating to the illegal sale of tobacco products to children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
27. (01-H 5878) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the impact of and feasibility of an educational program regarding risks to pregnant women in handling paints, solvents and other common chemicals.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
28. (01-H5882) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
29. (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".
30. (01-H5889) An Act relating to Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals - licensing of facilities and programs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
31. (01-H5890) An Act relating to parental succession - retarded persons.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
32. (01-H5891) An Act relating to Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
33. (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".
34. (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.
35. (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".
36. (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".
37. (01-H5911 as amended) An Act relating to child safety-
lead poisoning prevention act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
38. (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".
39. (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".
40. (01-H5970) (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".
41. (01-H5972) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
42. (01-H5978) House Resolution relating to businesses and professions - license procedure for social workers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
43. (01-H5981) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
44. (01-H6078) An Act relating to food and
drugs uniform controlled substances act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
45. (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.
46. (01-H5588) An Act relating to court and civil procedures wrongful death.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
47. (01-H5637) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
wrongful death.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
48. (01-H5949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to highways.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
49. (01-H5953) An Act relating to mental health law - Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals.
