HOUSE JOURNALS - Thursday, June 14, 2001

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

JOURNAL
-OF THE-
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the second day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and one.

Volume 128, No. 57 Thursday, June 14, 2001 Fifty-seventh Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Thursday, June 14, 2001, and is called to order at 4:25 o'clock P.M., by the John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 93 members present and 7 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 93; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, Anderson, 5., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, 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, Picard, Pires, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT - 7; Representatives Brien, Burlingame, Callahan, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Quick, Schadone.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Lewiss, 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, June 13, 2001, is approved as printed.

COMMUNICATION

The Honorable Speaker announces the receipt of the following communications:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 13, 2001

The Honorable John B. Harwood
Speaker of the House of Representatives
323 State House
Providence, RI

Dear Speaker Harwood: Re; 2001-H 5994 Sub A (An Act Relating to Health and Safety)

Pursuant to Rule 49 I hereby exercise, as a principal sponsor, my right to disassociate from the above-referenced bill for the reasons stated in said Rule.

Respectfully submitted,

CAROL A. MUMFORD
State Representative
District 64 - Scituate

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 13, 2001

The Honorable John B. Harwood
Speaker of the House of Representatives
323 State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Speaker Harwood:

Re. 2001-H 6994 Sub A (An Act Relating to Health and Safety)

With respect to the enclosed Rule 49 election, I did not learn of the changes to which I disagree until after the bill was reported out of committee and, thus, I was unable to have my disassociation included in the committee report Accordingly, I respectfully request that the enclosed election be published in the House Journal.

Respectfully submitted,

CAROL A. MUMFORD
State Representative
District 5- - Scituate

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

GUESTS

Representative Bierman welcomes to the House Chambers as a guest Daniel P. Bierman from Amelia Island, Florida.

Also:

Representative Lima welcomes to the House Chambers as a guest Gloria D'Allessandro.

Also:

Representative Palangio welcomes to the House Chambers as a guest Elizabeth Winfield from Germany, sister of Representative Thomas Winfield.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Winfield wishes Representatives Palangio and Costantino a very Happy Birthday.

Also:

Representative Palangio congratulates Representative Winfield on his forthcoming wedding.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

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

(01-S 1002) An Act relating to insurance -workers' compensation insurance.

Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Representative Martineau moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives McNamara, Corvese, Cicilline and Montanaro.

Representatives Levesque and Martineau discuss the act.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 67 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 67. The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Gallison, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, (01-S 1002) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, forthwith.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

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

(01-S 952) Joint Resolution encouraging the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals to work with other agencies in examining the problem of teen use of alcohol and drugs while driving or riding in a motor vehicle.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

(01-S 994) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Inter-City Towing, Inc.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
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 5113) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - pesticide control.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5440) An Act relating to motor vehicles - parking facilities and privileges.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6042) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(01-S 247) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - wrongful death.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 256) An Act relating to health and safety.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 376 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses- children.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 577) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 702 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure- victims' rights.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 813) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime- cyberstalking.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY SAFETY

Representative Garvey, for the Committee on Highway Safety, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(01-H 5080) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - licenses for motorcycles.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5354) An Act relating to health and safety - bicycle helmets.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Representative Fires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(01-H 6100) (Substitute "A") An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2002.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar as a Special Order of Business for Thursday, June 21, 2001.

NEW BUSINESS

Representatives Henseler, Benson, Carter, George, Naughton and several other members of the House introduce (01-H 6506) An Act relating to waters and navigation - ballast water.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representative Amaral introduces (01-H 6507) House Resolution congratulating the Tiverton football team winning the State Championship in Division IV.

Representative Amaral requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

The Honorable Speaker Harwood introduces (01-H 6508) House Resolution congratulating Florence Travers on the celebration of her 80th birthday.

The Honorable Speaker Harwood requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of the Honorable Speaker Harwood, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

The Honorable Speaker Harwood introduces (01-H 6509) House Resolution proclaiming June 14, 2001 as "Henry "Hank" Joseph McDeed, Jr. Day" in the State of Rhode Island.

The Honorable Speaker Harwood requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of the Honorable Speaker Harwood, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Kennedy and Garvey introduce (01-H 6510) An Act relating to the Chariho Regional School District.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Rabideau, Carroll and Lowe introduce (01-H 6511) An Act relating to the Burrillville Land Trust.

Representative Rabideau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Rabideau, seconded by Representative Lowe, on a roll call vote, 69 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 69: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Slater and Henseler introduce (01-H 6512) An Act relating to textbooks.

Representative Slater requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Slater, seconded by Representative Cicilline, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 65; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Costantino, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Slater, Smith, Story, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (01-H 6513) House Resolution extending congratulations.

Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative Levesque gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning Economic Development Corporation.

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 Reilly gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning the Auditor General and audits.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

DONALD 0. REILLY, JR.
Representative, District 67

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar are taken:

1. (01-H5912) An Act relating to the Children's Cabinet.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar as item number 2A on Tuesday's Calendar.

2. (01-H5394) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - health care facilities staffing.

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 as item number 2B on Tuesday's Calendar.

3. (01-H 6296) House Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the potential uses of certain portions of the Zambarano Hospital in Burrillville, including, but not limited to a medical/industrial park.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the resolution, seconded by Representatives Rabideau and Lowe.

By unanimous consent, Representative Rabideau, seconded by Representative Kennedy, offers the following written motion to amend:

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(01-H 6296)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (01-H 6296) entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL USES OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE ZAMBARANO HOSPITAL IN BURRILLVILLE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO A MEDICAL/INDUSTRIAL PARK" as follows:

On page 2, line 8, by deleting the figure "2001" and inserting in place thereof "2002".

On page 2, line 9, by deleting the figure "2001" and inserting in place thereof "2002".

Respectfully submitted,

SCOTT P. RABIDEAU
Representative, District 60

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 59 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 59: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Gorham, Guthrie, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 60; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Guthrie, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

Representative Gorham requests the journal to reflect that if he had voted on the act, he would have voted in the affirmative.

There is no objection.

4. (01-H5288) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - criminal records review.

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

Representative McNamara moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Corvese and Reilly.

Representative Levesque discusses the act.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

5. (01-H5383) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - fireworks and pyrotechnics.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Representative McNamara moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Coelho and Sullivan.

Representatives Watson, Gorham, McNamara and Gallison discuss the act.

By unanimous consent, Representative Gallison, seconded by Representatives McNamara, Shavers and Anguilla, offers the following written motion to amend:

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(01-H 5383) (Substitute "A")

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (01-H 5383) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS" as follows:

On page 1, line 16, by deleting the words and figure "one hundred dollars ($100)" and inserting in place thereof the words and figure "twenty-five dollars ($25.00)."

On page 1, line 17, after the word "permits.", by adding the following language "Such permits shall be good for a one (1) year period from the date of issue."

Respectfully submitted,

RAYMOND E. GALLISON, JR.
Representative, District 91

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 58 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 68; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla,Barr,Benson,Bierman, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Guthrie, Henseler, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representative Lima discusses the act as amended.

Representative McNamara rises on a point of order for Representative Lima to speak germane to the act.

The Honorable Speaker rules for Representative Lima to speak germane to the act.

Representative Anguilla discusses the act as amended.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 66; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Vieira, Williams.

NAYS - 3: Representatives Gorham, Trillo, Watson.

With consent of the Majority and the Minority, Majority Leader Martineau requests to take up the Calendars for Tuesday, June 19, 2001 and Wednesday, June 20, 2001, with the agreement to hold any bill over without discussion.

There is no objection.

HOLD ON THE DESK

Representative Watson requests to hold (01-H 6494) on the desk.

There is no objection.

Representative Cicilline requests to hold (01-H 5383) (Substitute "A" as amended) on the desk.

There is no objection.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar in order for Tuesday, June 19, 2001 are taken:

1. (01-H6271), An Act relating to domestic relations - passive voluntary adoption mutual consent registry act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

2. (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.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

2A. (01-H 5912) An Act relating to the Children's Cabinet.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Representative Hetherington moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Watson.

By unanimous consent, Representative Watson, seconded by Representatives Hetherington, Cambio and Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:

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(01-H 5912)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (01-H 5912) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CABINET" as follows:

1. On page 1, line 17, after the word "system" by inserting the language "that does not involve student's social security number".

Respectfully submitted,

ROBERT A. WATSON
Representative, District 43

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 55 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 66; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Ajello, Almeida, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Rabideau, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Story, Sullivan, Trillo, Vieira, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 61; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Faria, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Moran, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams.

NAYS - 3; Representatives Gorham, Levesque, Montanaro.

2B. (01-H 5394) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety health care facilities staffing.

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 Wednesday, June 20,2001.

3. (01-H5986) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to zoning ordinances - accessory family unit of disabled person or one on Social Security.

Committee on Special Legislation 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 Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

4. (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 Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

5. (01-H5339) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public officers and employees - insurance benefits.

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

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar aS item number

6. (01-H 6363) An Act relating to taxation -real property taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

The act has been moved and seconded, supra.

By unanimous consent, Representative Trillo, seconded by Representatives Watson, Levesque, Slater, Bierman and Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:

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(01-H 6363)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (01-H 6363) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - REAL PROPERTY TAXES" as follows:

On page 1, by deleting lines 3 and 4 in their entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:

"44-5-8.1. WAIVER OF INTEREST ON OVERDUE QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENTS.- (a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter to the contrary, any city or town may, by ordinance duly enacted, authorize a waiver of interest on one quarter's overdue".

On page 1, line 5, after the words "payment and" by deleting the word to

Respectfully submitted,

JOSEPH A. TRILLO
Representative, District 36

Representatives Montanaro and Trillo discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 67 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 67; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson.

NAYS -0.

Representative Cicilline discusses the act as amended.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 63; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Savage, Shavers, Slater, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson.

NAYS - 2; Representatives Reilly, Shanley.

7. (01-H6228) An Act relating to health maintenance organizations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

8. (01-H6207) An Act relating to public accountancy.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar as item number 14A.

9. (99-S111) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code bulk transfers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Anguilla, Slater, Shanley, Gorham and Coelho.

Read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Faria, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

10. (99-S269) An Act relating to financial institutions- licensed activities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Martineau.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 63; The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Cambio, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson.

NAYS - 1; Representative Montanaro.

NOW PRESIDING
At 5:12 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Thomas J. Winfield, Deputy Speaker.

CALENDAR

11. (99-S410) An Act relating to financial institutions- licensed activities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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

Read and passed, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 68 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 68; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

12. (99-S443) An Act relating to the Rhode Island uniform securities act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Slater.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 69 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 69; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

13. (99-S482) An Act relating to businesses and professions- public accountancy.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Palangio, Benson, Coelho, Slater and Shanley.

Representatives Levesque, Palangio and Martineau discuss the act.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

14. (99-S557) An Act relating to insurance -health maintenance organizations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Vieira, Slater, Cicilline and Coelho.

Representatives Wasylyk and Kennedy discuss the act.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 68 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 68; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

Representative Wasylyk requests to hold (01-S 557) on the desk.

There is no objection.

14A. (01-H6207) An Act relating to public accountancy.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Representative Palangio moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Picard, Coelho, Martineau, Iwuc, Slater, Faria, Munschy, Shanley, Trillo, Lewiss, Coderre, Kennedy and Menard.

Representatives Corvese, McNamara, Kennedy and Levesque discuss the act.

Representative Corvese requests to vote on Section 5-31-5, paragraph 5, separately.

The Honorable Deputy Speaker rules that it is divisible.

Section 5-31-5, paragraph 5, is read and passed, on a roll call vote, 39 members voting in the affirmative and 19 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 39; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Barr, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cicilline, Coderre, Coogan, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Martineau, Menard, Munschy, Palangio, Picard, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Trillo, Vieira, Winfield.

NAYS - 19; Representatives Anderson, M., Benson, Bierman, Cerra, Coelho, Corvese, DeSimone, Gorham, Hogan, Long, McNamara, Montanaro, Murphy, W.H., Rabideau, Reilly, Scott, Simonian, Smith, Watson.

The remainder of the act is read and passed, on a roll call vote, 43 members voting in the affirmative and 16 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Martineau, Menard, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Savage, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Winfield.

NAYS - 16; Representatives Anderson, M., Cerra, Corvese, DeSimone, Gorham, Hogan, Long, McNamara, Montanaro, Reilly, Scott, Simonian, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Watson.

From the Calendar in order for Wednesday, June 20, 2001 are taken:

1. (99-S437) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance - prompt claims processing.

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 Coelho, Slater, Lima, Cicilline, Reilly, Benson, Savage and Story.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 70 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 70; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Maher, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Murphy, W.J., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

2. (01-H6136) An Act relating to regulation of third party health insurance administrators.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Slater and Coelho.

Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 60; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Martineau, McNamara, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

3. (99-S587 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - real estate brokers and salespersons.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Representative Lewiss moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Gallison and Shanley.

Representatives Hogan and Lewiss discuss the act.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 47 members voting in the affirmative and 6 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Martineau, McNamara, Munschy, Picard, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Vieira, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - 6; Representatives Gorham, Hogan, Rabideau, Story, Trillo, Watson.

Representative Shavers requests the journal to reflect that if she had voted on the act, she would have voted in the affirmative.

There is no objection.

4. (01-H6229) An Act relating to health maintenance organizations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Coelho.

Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 57 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 57; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, McNamara, Menard, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scoff, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

5. (99-S588 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - solicitation by charitable organizations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Reilly, Coelho, Slater, Lewiss and Long.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 59 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 59; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Martineau, Menard, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - 1; Representative Picard.

6. (01-H 6381) House Resolution respectfully requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the Providence River Channel and Harbor to the authorized forty foot depth.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

Representative Ginaitt moves passage of the resolution, seconded by Representatives Coelho, Cambio, Cicilline, Lima, Sullivan, Anguilla, Coogan, Cerra, Tejada, Kennedy, Trillo, Story, W.H. Murphy and several other members of the House.

Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 64 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 64; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Martineau, Menard, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

7. (01-H6114) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry- soil conservation.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

Representative Ginaitt moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Gallison, Caprio, Rabideau, Savage, M. Anderson and Barr.

Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 60; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lima, Long, Maher, Martineau, Menard, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

8. (01-H6127) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

Representative Ginaitt moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Coelho, Reilly, Picard and Rabideau.

Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 61; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, Menard, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

9. (99-S124 as amended) An Act relating to education - student identification numbers.

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

Representative Cicilline moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Ajello and Slater.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 61; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Martineau, Menard, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

10. (99-S664 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - home care patient rights.

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

Representative Ginaitt moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Simonian, Cambio, Benson, Coelho, Corvese, Aiken, Cerra, Cicilline, Lima, Ajello, Slater and Abdullah-Odiase.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 60; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, LAs, Lima, Long, Maher, Martineau, Menard, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

11. (01-S 235 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.

Representative Ginaitt moves passage of the resolution, seconded by Representatives Benson, Coelho, Cambio, Caprio, Cicilline, Lima, Shavers, Abdullah-Odiase, Coogan, Slater, Vieira, Tejada, Ajello, Munschy, Cerra, Iwuc, Lewiss, Corvese, Williams, W.H. Murphy, Savage, Long, Story, Thompson and M. Anderson.

Representative Thompson discusses the resolution.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 64 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 64; Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Cambio, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Faria, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Martineau, Menard, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Palangio, Picard, Rabideau, Reilly, Savage, Scott, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Tejada, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

11A. (01-H 5339) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public officers and employees -insurance benefits.

Committee on Finance 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 Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

HOLD ON THE DESK

Representative Wasylyk requests to hold (01-H 6229) on the desk.

There is no objection.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith, with the exception of (01-H 6494), (01-H 5383), (01-H 6229), and (01-S 557).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representatives Moran and Coderre announce that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

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

Also:

Representative Simonian announces that the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims will meet Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Levesque, Majority Leader Martineau and Representative Savage discuss Budget issues.

Also:

Majority Leader Martineau announces the House will be in Recess and the desk will remain open in order to receive the Budget and for Committee Reports.

There is no objection.

RECESS

At 5:56 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Cicilline, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of those who have served in the United States Army; on motion of Representative W.H. Murphy, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Elmer F. Miller; on motion of Representative Amaral, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of John Blanchette; on motion of Representative M. Anderson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of John Lennon; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House is in recess, on a unanimous rising vote.

CALLED TO ORDER

The Honorable Speaker calls the House to order at 4:15 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, June 19, 2001.

ADJOURNMENT

At 4:16 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Henseler, seconded by Representative Watson, the House adjourns, on a voice vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

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INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE PETER L. LEWISS

Almighty God, today on Flag Day we thank you for those who have made our flag a symbol of hope and freedom for all people. Keep us mindful that it stands, not for power or might, but for an ideal. May we be true to that ideal. Amen.

TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR

(01-S 1002) An Act relating to insurance - workers' compensation insurance.

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CONSENT CALENDAR In order for Tuesday, June 19, 2001:

1. (01-H6450) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Granite Theatre Corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (01-H6459) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the Charter of Port Edgewood, Ltd.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House

Thursday, June 14, 2001

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CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 19, 2001:

1. (01-H 5288) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - criminal records review.

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

2. (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.

3. (01-H6271) An Act relating to domestic relations - passive voluntary adoption mutual consent registry act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

4. (01-H5986) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to zoning ordinances - accessory family unit of disabled person or one on Social Security.

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

5. (01-H6228) An Act relating to health maintenance organizations. Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (99-S482) An Act relating to businesses and professions- public accountancy.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (01-H5339) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public officers and employees - insurance benefits.

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

8. (01-H6223 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 20, 2001:

1. (01-H 5394) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - health care facilities staffing.

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

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CALENDAR

Special Order of Business in order for Thursday, June 21, 2001:

1. (01-H6100) (Substitute "A") An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2002.

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

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 21, 2001:

1. (01-H 5080) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - licenses for motorcycles.

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

2. (01-H5354) An Act relating to health and safety - bicycle helmets.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage.

3. (01-H5113) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - pesticide control.

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

4. (01-H6042) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.

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

5. (01-H5440) An Act relating to motor vehicles - parking facilities and privileges.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

6. (99-S376 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses- children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

7. (99-S702 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure- victims' rights.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

8. (99-S813) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime - cyberstalking.

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

9. (99-S577) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- procedure generally.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (01-S 247) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - wrongful death.

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

11. (01-S 256) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of tee House

Thursday, June 14, 2001

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