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. 24 |
Tuesday, March 5, 2002 |
Twenty-fourth Day |
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, March 5, 2002, and is called to order at 5:08 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 94 members present and 6 members absent as follows:
PRESENT - 94: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, S., Brien, T., Callahan, Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, 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, Pisaturo, Quick, 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 - 6: Representatives Cambio, Carter, Faria, Kilmartin, Levesque, Pires.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Knickle, 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, February 28, 2002, is approved as printed.
GUESTS
Representative Amaral welcomes to the House Chambers as a guest Wade Morse.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Representative S. Anderson congratulates Representative Naughton on the birth of her grandson William Richard Naughton on February 12, 2002.
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:
(02-H 7788) An Act relating to taxation, approved February 28, 2002.
EDWARD S. INMAN, III
Secretary of State
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 5, 2002
As Speaker of the House, I hereby appoint the following Representatives:
Representative Suzanne M. Henseler
Representative Rene R. Menard
Representative Denise C. Aiken
Representative Robert A. Watson
Representative Christine H. Callahan
to notify His Honor the Lieutenant Governor and the Honorable Senate that the House awaits their arrival to join in Joint Session for the purpose of receiving the Commissioner of Education Address.
JOHN B. HARWOOD
Speaker of the House
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
NEW BUSINESS
Representative Lally introduces (02-H 7815) An Act relating to businesses and professions - electricians.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representatives Aiken, Anguilla, Lewiss and Ginaitt introduce (02-H 7816) An Act relating to divorce and separation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives T. Brien, Anguilla, McNamara and Iwuc introduce (02-H 7817) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - special stops required.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Iwuc introduces (02-H 7818) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $155.69 to pay the claim of Arthur J. Richard of 21 Garvin Street, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Carter introduces (02-H 7819) An Act relating to cities and towns.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Carter introduces (02-H 7820) An Act relating to waters and navigation - construction of port facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Lowe, Savage, Menard, Caprio, Shanley and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 7821) An Act relating to health and safety - establishment of fire academy.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (02-H 7822) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to plan the commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the march of General Rochambeau from Newport, Rhode Island to Yorktown, Virginia.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Schadone, George, Corvese, Giannini, Slater and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 7823) An Act relating to health and safety - fetal protection act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Corvese and Schadone introduce (02-H 7824) House Resolution respectfully requesting that the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management keep Lincoln Woods State Park open year round.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Representatives Caprio, Naughton, Ginaitt, Shanley, Palumbo and Lally introduce (02-H 7825) An Act relating to fish and wildlife.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Representative Hogan introduces (02-H 7826) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the Charter of R.B. Site Construction, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Carroll, Lowe and Guthrie introduce (02-H 7827) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Representatives Flaherty and Fox introduce (02-H 7828) An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives George, Carter, Scott, S. Anderson and Guthrie introduce (02-H 7829) An Act relating to education - appropriation to Exeter/West Greenwich and Coventry.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Knickle introduces (02-H 7830) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $833.34 to pay the claim of Stanley Pietros, 114 Covington Drive, Warwick, Rhode Island 02886.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representatives Anguilla, T. Brien, Malik, Gallison, Menard and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 7831) House Resolution requesting the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission reject a rate increase proposed by New England Gas.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative George introduces (02-H 7832) House Resolution congratulating Orrin John Hanratty III on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Representative George requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative George, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, (02-H 7832) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Costantino gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning food and drugs.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
STEVEN M. COSTANTINO
Representative, District 14
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Naughton gives notice that on the next legislative day, she will introduce a measure concerning fish and wildlife.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
EILEEN S. NAUGHTON
Representative, District 32
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Schadone gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning relating to insurance - liability insurance.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
GREGORY J. SCHADONE
Representative, District 70
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar is taken:
1. (02-H6961) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives George, Sullivan and Shavers.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 72 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 72: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, S., Brien, T., Caprio, Carroll, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Gorham, Guthrie, Hetherington, Hogan, Kennedy, Knickle, Lanzi, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Maher, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Montanaro, Moran, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, (02-H 6961) on the Clerk's desk is ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Kennedy announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Moran announces 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.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:23 o'clock P.M. on motion of the Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representative McCauley, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Marjorie A. Brothers; on motion of Representative Malik, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Rev. Emile A. Robert; on motion of Representatives McCauley and Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Russell J. Boyle; on motion of Representative Cerra, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Michael Riccitelli; on motion of Representative McNamara, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Josephine Cenerini; on motion of Representatives DeSimone and Corvese, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Joseph Marciani, Jr.; on motion of Representative Vieira, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of James McRoberts, Jr.; on motion of Representative Gorham, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Ruth C. Gorham; on motion of Representative Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Albert Izzo; on motion of Representative Naughton, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of J. William Inglesby; on motion of Representative Montanaro, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Domenic TiCottignoli; seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE H. NORMAN KNICKLE
Lord, as we begin the important committee consideration phase of our legislative process, grant us guidance in our deliberation and please don't forget the DOH. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, March 7, 2002:
1. (02-H7102) An Act relating to the Shelter Harbor Fire District.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (02-H7283) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Cornerstone Communications Groups, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (02-H7284) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Rosa Associates Fine Foods, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (02-H7330) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Asselin Realty, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (02-H7333) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the West Bay Village Condominium Association, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Tuesday, March 5, 2002
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 6, 2002:
1. (02-H7565) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
2. (02-S2155) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
3. (02-S2197) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
4. (02-S2199) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, March 7, 2002:
1. (02-H7187) House Resolution requesting the Department of Environmental Management to resolve issues arising from large commercial fishing vessels anchored in Narragansett Bay.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (02-H6659) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the unfunded pension liability of the city of Cranston, by the issuance of not more than $219,000,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (02-H7133) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - duties of utilities and carriers.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Tuesday, March 5, 2002
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