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. 40
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
Fortieth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, April 24, 2002, and is called to order at 4:08 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 Story, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
CORRECTION
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, April 23, 2002, is hereby corrected on page 5, column 2 by deleting lines 9-12 and inserting the following:
Representatives Ginaitt and Naughton introduce (02-H 8038) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, April 23, 2002, is approved as corrected.
GUESTS
Representative Jacquard welcomes to the House Chambers as guests RIAHA First Time State Champions - Providence Jr. Bruins as follows: Lauren Abbenante, Hillary Anderson, Amanda Dube, Olivia Gregory, Jacqueline Hagopian, Alisa Izzo, Olivia Kirby, Emily Klucznik, Hilary Lundgren, Kelsey A. McCauley, Caroline Miller, Meaghan Murphy, Sarah C. Napoli, Laura E. Otterbach, Adrienne Pariset, Kelsey Perkins, Kayla Robidoux, Mary Rogers, Michelle Simeone, Harmony Tillison, and coaches Digit Murphy, Greg Gregory, and Joe Klucznik.
Representative George also congratulates the young ladies.
Also:
Representative Faria welcomes to the House Chambers as a guest Florien Dube.
Also:
Representative Crowley welcomes to the House Chambers as a guest Alan Soklow, Council of State Government, Eastern Region Conference.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Carter wishes Chief Tocco a very Happy 39th Birthday.
Also:
Representative S. Anderson congratulates Representative Benson on receiving an award from the State Association of Retired Teachers.
Also:
Representative W.J. Murphy wishes Representative Williamson a very Happy 40th Birthday.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(02-S 2940) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Naturally Beautiful Nails, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(02-S 2903) An Act relating to the small employer health insurance availability act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(02-S 2878) An Act relating to New Shoreham - affordable housing board.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(02-S 2848) An Act relating to primary elections - city of East Providence.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(02-S 2842) An Act relating to towns and cities - redevelopment agencies.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(02-S 2831) An Act relating to taxation - new construction - Foster.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(02-S 2488) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - audits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(02-S 2444) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(02-S 2297) An Act relating to veterans' tax exemption - Exeter.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(02-H 6942) An Act relating to veterans' tax exemption - Exeter.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
Representative Faria, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(02-H 7149) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - genetic testing as a condition of employment.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Sherlock, Ginaitt, Flaherty, Aiken and Knickle introduce (02-H 8051) An Act relating to taxation - situs and ownership of taxable property.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Lanzi, Montanaro, Palumbo, Bierman and Jacquard introduce (02-H 8052) An Act relating to towns and cities - state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative McCauley introduces (02-H 8053) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Barr introduces (02-H 8054) An Act relating to education - educational programs under the vocational and applied technology education act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representative Hogan introduces (02-H 8055) An Act relating to businesses and professions - optometrists.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Simonian introduces (02-H 8056) House Resolution proclaiming April 24th as "Rhode Island Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide from 1915 to 1923 and honoring Armenian-Americans.
Representative Simonian requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Simonian, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative Cerra introduces (02-H 8057) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Representative Cerra requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Cerra, seconded by Representative Martineau, on a roll call vote, 70 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Martineau introduces (02-H 8058) 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.
Representative Martineau introduces (02-H 8059) 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 the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a rising vote.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, to the Honorable Secretary of State, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Cicilline gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning municipal preemption of firearms programs.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Gallison gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning designation of Route 95 as Purple Heart Trail.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
RAYMOND E. GALLISON, JR.
Representative, District 91
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Hetherington gives notice that on the next legislative day, she will introduce a measure concerning businesses and professions - licensing of professionals.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
NANCY C. HETHERINGTON
Representative, District 28
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Hetherington gives notice that on the next legislative day, she will introduce a measure concerning education - health and safety of pupils.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
NANCY C. HETHERINGTON
Representative, District 28
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Hetherington gives notice that on the next legislative day, she will introduce a measure concerning wrongful death suits.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
NANCY C. HETHERINGTON
Representative, District 28
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Malik gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure relating to Rhode Island underground storage tank review board.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
JAN P. MALIK
Representative, District 89
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Moura gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning RRUD act funds and the rapid job entry program.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PAUL E. MOURA
Representative, District 2
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Slater gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning appropriation for volunteers in Providence school.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
THOMAS C. SLATER
Representative, District 17
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
1. (02-H7307) An Act relating to health and safety - durable power of attorney for health care.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 2, 2002.
2. (02-H7299) An Act relating to health and safety - pain assessment act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 2, 2002.
3. (02-H7342) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - kindergarten.
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 Ajello, Ginaitt, Lally, Smith and Savage.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the bottom of page 3 of the Calendar as item no. 11A.
4. (02-H7704 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - emergency police power.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 1, 2002.
5. (02-H6876) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - elementary and secondary school diversity officer.
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 Martineau and Tejada.
Representatives Carroll, Cicilline, Savage, Williams, Corvese, Montanaro, Lima, Williamson, Hetherington, Watson, Kilmartin, Henseler, Barr and Benson discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 46 members voting in the affirmative and 44 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Ajello, George and Smith discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 72 members voting in the affirmative and 14 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Trillo requests the journal to reflect that he had voted on (02-H 7295) (Substitute "A") incorrectly, he should have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
7. (02-H7145) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - human cloning.
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 Giannini, Corvese, Ginaitt, Faria, Scott and Savage.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, 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:
8. (02-H6874) (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 Ginaitt moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Naughton, McNamara, T. Brien and Coelho.
By unanimous consent, Representative Williams, seconded by Representatives Slater, Levesque and Ajello, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-H 6874) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (02-H 6874) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO LICENSING OF NURSING HOME FACILITIES" as follows:
(1) On page 2, line 13, by reinstating the stricken language, "without charge to either the employee or the employer"; and
(2) On page 2, by deleting lines 19 and 20.
Respectfully submitted,
ANASTASIA P. WILLIAMS
Representative, District 9
Representatives Williams, T. Brien and Levesque discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend is read and fails of passage on a roll call vote, 22 members voting in the affirmative and 54 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Lima and Cicilline request the journal to reflect that if they had voted on the amendment LC01122/2, they would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 7 members voting in the negative as follows:
9. (02-H7176) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - compulsory school attendance - children under state care.
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 Abdullah-Odiase, Corvese and Savage.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
10. (02-H6666) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
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 Coelho, Corvese, Garvey, Benson and San Bento.
Representatives Hogan, McNamara, Levesque, Caprio, Carroll, Gorham, Gallison, Barr, Watson and Trillo discuss the act.
Representative DeSimone requests to vote on Section E separately.
The Chair rules it is divisible.
Section E fails of passage on a roll call vote, 9 members voting in the affirmative and 73 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Corvese requests the journal to reflect that he voted incorrectly on Section E, he should have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
The remainder of the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and fails of passage, on a roll call vote, 23 members voting in the affirmative and 56 members voting in the negative as follows:
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 82 members voting in the affirmative and 6 members voting in the negative as follows:
12. (02-H7141) (Substitute "A") House Resolution supporting RIPTA's efforts to establish group transportation benefit packages as a means to increase the use of public transportation and reduce roadway congestion.
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 Cicilline, Dennigan, Coelho, Long and Moura.
Representatives Kilmartin and Dennigan discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 85 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
13. (02-H6615) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the issue of school safety and security.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Corvese moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Williams, Smith, McNamara, T. Brien, Schadone, Slater, W.H. Murphy and Coelho.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
14. (02-H7781) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives San Bento, Corvese, T. Brien, Trillo, Long, Slater, W.H. Murphy, Vieira, Benson, Coelho, Palumbo, Carter, Ajello and Amaral.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 89 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
15. (02-H7410) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to airports and landing fields.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Kennedy moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representative Martineau.
There is no objection.
The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Watson objects to the referral of the matter to committee.
The Honorable Speaker rules that Representative Watson's objection is not timely.
Representatives Moura, Menard, Levesque, Crowley, Trillo and Flaherty discuss the objection.
16. (02-H7320) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - health care services - utilization review act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Slater and Coelho.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 85 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Montanaro requests to move (02-H 6839) from today's Calendar (which was placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 30, 2002)
to the Calendar for Thursday, April 25, 2002, seconded by Representative Moura.
Representative Watson objects to Representative Montanaro's request.
The Honorable Speaker rules that, in view of Representative Watson's objection, the matter can be moved on the Calendar only by vote of the House.
Representative Montanaro moves that (02-H 6839), previously on today's Calendar and now on the Calendar for April 30, 2002, be placed on the Calendar for April 25, 2002.
The motion prevails on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 10 members voting in the negative as follows:
Read and placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 25, 2002.
On suggestion of Majority Leader Martineau, and by unanimous consent, the Calendar for today is continued to tomorrow, April 25, 2002.
CONSENT CALENDAR
From the Consent Calendar are taken:
1. (02-S2888) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Eastern Vision Group, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
2. (02-S2890) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Chaminade Club of Providence, Rhode Island.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, to the Honorable Secretary of State, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Majority Leader Martineau announces amendments for the Supplemental Budget must be in by noon time on Friday, April 26, 2002.
Also:
Representative Watson commends his secretarial staff on National Secretary's Day: Debby Lavender, Tracy Barros, Steve Waluk and Peter Cannon.
RECONSIDERATION
Representative Watson moves to reconsider (02-H 7410) (Substitute "A").
The Honorable Speaker rules Representative Watson's request is denied.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:03 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Lanzi, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of all victims of violent crimes in the past year, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE SUSAN A. STORY
Lord, we have been sent to these positions of responsibility by the people. Make us mindful that we are their servants. Give us the wisdom and energy to serve them honestly and well. Amen.
Appendix
TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(02-S 2888) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Eastern Vision Group, Inc.
(02-S 2890) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Chaminade Club of Providence, Rhode Island.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, April 30, 2002:
1. (02-H7323) An Act relating to state affairs and government - mill building and economic revitalization act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (02-H7404) House Resolution encouraging all homeowner associations and landlords to obey the law and allow residents and tenants to exercise their lawful right to display the flag of the United States.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (02-H7808) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (02-H7922) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of A. Ricci, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (02-H7923) An Act relating to the town of Exeter - juvenile hearing board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (02-H7932) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Hmong Evangelical Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7. (02-H7937) An Act relating to elections - Hopkinton.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
8. (02-H7956) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Doraan Yachting, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
9. (02-S2898) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 1, 2002:
1. (02-H6942) An Act relating to veterans' tax exemption - Exeter.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO Clerk of the House
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 25, 2002:
1. (02-H6839) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority - privatization of services.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (02-H6806) An Act relating to mutual aid agreements.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (02-H6740) An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (02-H6719) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - unlicensed health care practices.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5. (02-H7708) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the tax and benefit provisions of the temporary disability insurance (TDI) program.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
6. (02-H7897) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
7. (02-H6909) An Act relating to whistleblowers' protection.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
8. (02-H7718) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - minimum wages.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
9. (02-H7150) An Act relating to labor relations act.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
10. (02-H7671) An Act relating to the state building and fire code.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
11. (02-H7048) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - inspection of personnel files.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
12. (02-H7918) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study temporary employment practices and procedures.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
13. (02-S2676) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to enact a nationwide criminal background check and registry for long-term care workers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
14. (02-S2418) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to approve for passage the "Nursing Employment and Education Development Act" (NEED Act).
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
15. (02-H6766) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to noise limits for motor vehicles.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
16. (02-H6725) An Act relating to liability insurance - rental vehicles.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
17. (02-H6969) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
18. (02-H7114) An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
19. (02-H7828) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
20. (02-H7297) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - air pollution.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
21. (02-H6633) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to unfair sales practices - merchandise credit slips.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
22. (02-H6782) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to miscellaneous rules - child restraint systems - mandatory insurance coverage.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
23. (02-H6783) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
24. (02-H6787) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
25. (02-H7002) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - unsolicited telephone sales calls.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
26. (02-H7107) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicle theft and motor vehicle insurance fraud reporting - immunity act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
27. (02-H7264) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - small group health insurance continuous coverage.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
28. (02-H7265) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to responsibility of owners of rental vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
29. (02-H7270) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to administrative procedures.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
30. (02-H7281) (Substitute "A") An Act to amend the management and control of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
31. (02-H7327) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
32. (02-H7338) An Act relating to taxation - tax incentives for capital investment in small businesses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
33. (02-H7414) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to military affairs - continuation of employment.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
34. (02-H7364) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - municipal accounting systems.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, April 30, 2002:
1. (02-H7271) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (02-H7236) An Act relating to property - recording of instruments.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (02-H7842 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - corrections department.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
4. (02-H7420) An Act relating to motor vehicles - responsibility of owners of rental vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (02-H6647 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.
6. (02-H7682 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - amusement ride safety.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.
7. (02-H6658) (Substitute "A") An Act making revised 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".
8. (02-H6731) An Act relating to disabled American veterans - educational benefits.
Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 1, 2002:
1. (02-H7704 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - emergency police power.
Ordered on the Calendar.
2. (02-H7149) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - genetic testing as a condition of employment.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 2, 2002:
1. (02-H7307) An Act relating to health and safety - durable power of attorney for health care.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
2. (02-H7299) An Act relating to health and safety - pain assessment act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
3. (02-H7216) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to assisted living.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
LOUIS D'ANTUONO Clerk of the House
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
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