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. 51 Fifty-first Day


The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, May 30, 2001, and is called to order at 4:18 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 98 members present and 2 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 98: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., 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, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson,Winfield.

ABSENT - 2: Representatives Burlingame, Quick.

INVOCATION


The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Iwuc, 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, May 29, 2001 is hereby corrected by deleting lines 21-24 on page 2, column 1, and inserting the following on page 2, column 2, after line 23:

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

(01-S 694) An Act relating to state affairs and government- tourism and development.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

APPROVAL OF RECORD


By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, May 29, 2001, is approved as corrected.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR


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

(01-H 5079) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act making revised appropriations for the support of the State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001, approved May 24, 2001.

EDWARD S. INMAN, III
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

GUESTS


Representative Ginaitt welcomes to the House Chambers as guests Peter Moser, Austrian Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Bruno and Mrs. Freytag, N.Y. Trade Delegate, and Mrs. Gabriela Hirth.

NOW PRESIDING


At 4:30 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Deputy Speaker Winfield.

GUESTS


At 4:34 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Deputy Speaker yields the rostrum to Representative Naughton.

By unanimous consent, Representative Naughton, along with Majority Leader Martineau, presents citations to the following, from the Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center: teachers William Gardner and Charles Myers, and students Sergio Alicea, Michael Barron, Marc Conant, Matthew Constantino, Leo Coutu, Matthew Descoteaux, Thomas Dumais, Joel Evans, Randall Foisy, Eric Herzog, Benjamin Kelvey, Michael Krajczynski III, Kendall Lamb, Christopher Lanctot, Ronald Lanctot, Richard Larence, Christopher Lavoie, David Marshall, Keith Moylan, Michael Orlando, Neil Poisson, Timothy Schram, Keith Thibeault, Phillip Trudeau, Keith Vanscyoc and Brandy Wilson.

At 4:38 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Deputy Speaker returns to the rostrum.

Also:

Representative Picard welcomes to the House Chambers as guests Leo and Pauline Thibealt. Representative Picard wishes Pauline a Happy "40th" Birthday.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE


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

(01-S 241) An Act relating to military affairs and defense - organization and command of military forces.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

(01-S 273 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(01-S 351) An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(01-H 6099) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the General Assembly - establishing a permanent joint committee.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

TRANSFER OF BILLS


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

(01-H 6289) An Act relating to cities and towns - town of Burrillville - payment in lieu of taxes. Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Cambio, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety:

(01-S 127) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - miscellaneous rules.

Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

(01-S 167) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representative Ginaitt, for the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(01-S 84) An Act relating to health - testing of rivers.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS


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

(01-H 6330) An Act relating to underground storage tanks.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 6411) An Act relating to incorporation of the Dunns Corners Fire District.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 199) An Act relating to taxation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(01-S 804) An Act relating to towns and cities - award of municipal contracts in North Smithfield.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(01-S 889) An Act relating to taxation -property subject to taxation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(01-S 914) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Desnoyers Enterprises, Inc.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE


Representative Cambio, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(01-H 5478) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance coverage for serious mental illness.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5994) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6120) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY


Representative Ginaitt, for the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(01-H 5375) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - deer hunting.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.


NEW BUSINESS


Representatives Winfield, Palangio and Cicilline introduce (01-H 6467) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Crowley introduces (01-H 6468) An Act relating to retail licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Garvey introduces (01-H 6469) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - general provisions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Henseler introduces (01-H 6470) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,277.49 to pay the claim of Anne Khan of 52 Yorkstown Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852.

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

Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Shavers, Benson, Williams, Cerra and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 6471) House Resolution honoring the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. and welcoming their attendees to the State of Rhode Island.

Representative Abdullah-Odiase requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Abdullah-Odiase, seconded by Representatives Shavers, W.J. Murphy and Benson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representative Pisaturo offers a bill and requests immediate consideration.

Representative Menard objects to immediate consideration and also to the introduction of the bill inasmuch as no notice of introduction pursuant to Rule 42 has been filed.

Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (01-H 6472) 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 Representative Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (01-H 6473) House Resolution extending condolences.

Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Cicilline, Tejada, Moura, Ajello, Hetherington and Dennigan introduce (01-H 6474) House Resolution condemning the United States Navy's continued use of the Island of Vieques for bombing exercises.

Representative Cicilline requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Representatives Watson, Henseler and Benson object.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.


NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION

INTRODUCTION


Representative Levesque gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning criminal law.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

CHARLES J. LEVESQUE
Representative, District 93

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Winfield gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning commercial drivers licenses.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

THOMAS J. WINFIELD
Representative, District 69

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Long gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning petroleum storage.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

BRUCE J. LONG
Representative, District 95

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Carter gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicles and selective service.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Carter gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning North Kingstown Quonset Port.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Ginaitt gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning taxation of farm, forest and open space act.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

PETER T. GINAITT
Representative, District 33

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR


From the Calendar is taken:

1. (01-H5885) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to licensing of nursing home facilities.

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

Representative McNamara moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Corvese, Gallison, Reilly, Cambio, Iwuc, Munschy, Moran, Trillo, W.H. Murphy, Cerra, Tejada and W.J. Murphy.

By unanimous consent, Representative Reilly, seconded by Representatives Lima, Gallison, Cambio, Brien and Iwuc, offers an amendment.

Representatives Rabideau, Montanaro, Reilly, Brien, Cicilline, Ajello, Hetherington, Corvese, Moura, Cambio, W.J. Murphy, Lima, Williams and Palumbo discuss the amendment.

Representative Reilly withdraws his amendment.

Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 5, 2001.



By agreement of the Majority and the Minority, Majority Leader Martineau requests to take up the Calendar for Thursday, May 31, 2001.

There is no objection.

From the Calendar in order for Thursday, May 31, 2001 are taken:

1. (01-H5561) An Act relating to public officers and employees- retirement system - teachers.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 6, 2001.



2. (01-H6223 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended. Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 6, 2001.



3. (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 Wednesday, June 6, 2001.



4. (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 Calendar for Thursday, May 31, 2001.



5. (01-H5827) An Act relating to civil procedure - governmental tort liability.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 6, 2001.



6. (01-H6166) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.

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

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Lima, Trillo, Long, W.H. Murphy, Aiken, Amaral, Benson, Kilmartin, Shavers and Cerra.

Representatives Levesque, Kennedy, Long, McNamara, Gorham, Aiken and Rabideau discuss the act.

Representative Rabideau requests to vote separately on Section 46-229-7.

The Honorable Deputy Speaker rules it can be voted on separately.

Section 46-229-7 prevails on a roll call vote, 38 members voting in the affirmative and 36 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38; Representatives Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coelho, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Giannini, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Long, Lowe, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Schadone, Scott, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - 36: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anguilla, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Fleury, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Lally, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, Menard, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Story, Sullivan, Wasylyk.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 77; Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, Giannini, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - 1: Representative Henseler.

7. (99-S119) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.

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

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Long, Kilmartin and Naughton.

Representative Naughton requests to hold Calendar #6 (01-H 6166) (Substitute "A" as amended) and #7 (01-S 119) (Substitute "A" as amended) on the Desk for amendments.

Representative Kennedy requests that we pass #7 and hold it on the Desk.

There is no objection.

Representative Cicilline requests to vote on the bill in sections as well as on tomorrow's reconsideration.

There is no objection.

Section 46-229-7 prevails, on a roll call vote, 43 members voting in the affirmative and 35 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coelho, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, Giannini, Guthrie, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Long, Lowe, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Reilly, Schadone, Scott, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Winfield.

NAYS - 36: Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Anguilla, Callahan, Cambio, Cicilline, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Fleury, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Lally, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, Malik, Moura, Mumford, Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Story, Wasylyk, Watson, Williamson.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 79: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, GOrham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Palangio, Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - 2: Representatives Henseler, Lally.

HOLD ON THE DESK


Representative Naughton requests to hold #6 (01-H 6166) (Substitute "A" as amended) and #7 (01-S 119) (Substitute "A" as amended) on the Desk.

There is no objection.

CALENDAR


From the Calendar is taken:

8. (01-H6432) An Act relating to the Hopkinton Land Trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Garvey, Lewiss, Shanley, Carter and Coelho.

Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 77: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Ban, Benson, Bierman, Brien, Callahan, Cambio, Caprio, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, Fleury, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

Majority Leader Martineau, with the agreement of the Majority and the Minority, requests to take up the Calendar for Tuesday, June 5, 2001, on Thursday, May 31, 2001.

There is no objection.

FROM THE DESK


From the Desk is taken:

(01-H 5772) An Act relating to the town of Lincoln juvenile hearing board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Representative Menard requests to place the act on tomorrow's Calendar.

There is no objection.

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Representative Simonian announces that the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims will meet tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Kennedy announces that the Committee on Corporations will not meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT


At 5:45 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative McNamara, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Frances Capra Bollea; on motion of Representative Kilmartin, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Leo Provost; on motion of Representative Naughton, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Mildred Longo; on motion of Representative Sullivan, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Michael Palumbo; on motion of Representative Williams, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Charles Waters; on motion of Representative Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Mary Ellen Tully; on motion of Representative Cicilline, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of people killed or poisoned on the island of Vieques; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix



INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE DAVID S. IWUC


Dear Lord, we give You thanks for the privilege of serving in this House and in this General Assembly. Help us to do our work here and make the decisions we are called upon to make in a manner worthy of this privilege we enjoy. Amen.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Thursday, May 31, 2001:

1. (01-H5603) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Department of Attorney General.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

2. (01-H5772) An Act relating to the town of Lincoln juvenile hearing board.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Tuesday, June 5, 2001:

1. (01-H 5885) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to licensing of nursing home facilities.

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

2. (99-S623) An Act relating to jury selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (99-S328) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (99-S625) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

5. (99-S392) An Act relating to state affairs and government- corrections department.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (99-S193) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally - causes of action.

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

7. (99-S182) Joint Resolution relating to personal watercraft regulations.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (99-S123) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Wednesday, June 6, 2001:

1. (01-H 5561) An Act relating to public officers and employees- retirement system - teachers.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

2. (01-H6223 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

3. (01-H5598) An Act relating to the courts - traffic tribunal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

4. (01-H5827) An Act relating to civil procedure - governmental tort liability.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Thursday, June 7, 2001:

1. (01-H6120) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

2. (01-H5478) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance coverage for serious mental illness.

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

3. (01-H5994) (Substitute "A" as amended) 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" as amended.

4. (01-H6330) An Act relating to underground storage tanks.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5. (99-S6411) An Act relating to incorporation of the Dunns Corners Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (01-H5375) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - deer hunting.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

7. (99-S414 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - expedited permit process,

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House

Wednesday, May 30, 2001

Appendix



CONSENT CALENDAR


In order for Thursday, June 7, 2001:

1. (99-S199) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

2. (99-S804) An Act relating to towns and cities - award of municipal contracts in North Smithfield.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (01-S 889) An Act relating to taxation -property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (99-S914) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Desnoyers Enterprises, Inc.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House

Wednesday, May 30, 2001



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