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 first day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and two.
Volume 129, No.7
Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Seventh Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, January 15, 2002, and is called to order at 4:05 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 96 members present and 4 members absent as follows:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative W.H. Murphy, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Thursday, January 10, 2002, is approved as printed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Cicilline will be unable to attend session today, January 15, 2002.
Also:
Representative Naughton will be unable to attend session from Tuesday, January 15 through Thursday, January 17, 2002. She will be out of state for the Association of University Research Parks Winter Conference.
GUESTS
Representatives San Bento and Vieira welcome to the House Chambers as guests the Fairlawn Little League Champions as follows:
Chris Hall, John Robbins, Karl Hirschegger, Ryan Senecal, Mike Fedele, Jordan DaSilva, Shawn Puello, Nick Champigny, Nick Montalbano, Devinne Rivard, Brett Reynolds, Wil Lopes, Manager Gordon Zaniol, Coach Rob Hall, and Coach Jeff Robbins.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Majority Leader Martineau wishes the Honorable Speaker John Harwood a very Happy 50th Birthday.
Also:
Majority Leader Martineau wishes the Speaker's daughter Olivia a very Happy 5th Birthday; and a Happy Birthday to Representatives Corvese and Wasylyk.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Watson and George introduce (02-H 6750) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to issue not more than $12,500,000 bonds and notes to finance extension of sewer lines and the upgrading of the sewage treatment plant of the town and all attendant expenses, including but not limited to engineering costs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Watson and George introduce (02-H 6751) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to reduce the assessed value of real estate upon the removal of a damaged structure.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Menard, Barr, Vieira, Hogan and Winfield introduce (02-H 6752) An Act relating to education _ school housing _ state aid ratios.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Menard, Anguilla, Crowley, Fleury and Cambio introduce (02-H 6753) An Act relating to property _ condominium ownership.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Hogan and Schadone introduce (02-H 6754) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure _ liens on claims for personal injuries.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Aiken, Lewiss, Flaherty, Menard, Rabideau and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 6755) An Act relating to commercial law _ general regulatory provisions _ sale of oils.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Aiken, Lewiss, Flaherty, Menard, Rabideau and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 6756) An Act relating to commercial law _ general regulatory provisions _ sale of oil.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Anguilla, Aiken, Hogan, Lewiss and Schadone introduce (02-H 6757) 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.
Representatives Giannini, McCauley, Smith, Lima and Abdullah-Odiase introduce (02-H 6758) An Act relating to education _ health and safety of pupils.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives McNamara and Palumbo introduce (02-H 6759) An Act relating to airports _ face recognition technology.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives W.H. Murphy, Ginaitt, Trillo, Naughton, Kennedy and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 6760) An Act relating to waters and navigation _ restoration of estuarine and coastal habitat resources.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Representatives Shanley, Anguilla, T. Brien, W.J. Murphy, Lewiss and W.H. Murphy introduce (02-H 6761) An Act relating to E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division _ advertising prohibited.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
The Honorable Speaker Harwood introduces (02-H 6762) Joint Resolution inviting His Honor, the presiding officer of the Senate, and the Honorable Senate to join the House of Representatives in Joint Session for the purpose of receiving the State of the State address of His Excellency, the Governor.
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.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, (02-H 6762) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:19 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Isaac Michael; on motion of Representatives Corvese and Mumford, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of former Senator Frank Sgambato; on motion of Representative Slater, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Rev. Guillermo L. Corrales; on motion of Representative Guthrie, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Edwin W. Rekas; on motion of Representative W.J. Murphy, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Rita Russo; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM H. MURPHY
Dear God, we are grateful for the privilege of serving in this House of Representatives. Keep us ever mindful that we are here to serve those who elected us and all of the people of Rhode Island. Amen.
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