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.
| Volume129, No.49 |
Wednesday, May 15, 2002 |
Forty-ninth Day |
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, May 15, 2002, and is called to order at 4:15 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable 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, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, S., Callahan, Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, 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., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
ABSENT - 7: Representatives Brien, T., Cambio, Faria, Ginaitt, Murphy, W.J., Pisaturo, Tejada.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Voccola, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
ANNOUNCEMENT
There is no House Journal for yesterday, Tuesday, May 14, 2002, due to a death in the family of the employees of Brown Printing.
The House Journal will be received tomorrow.
GUESTS
Representative Dennigan welcomes to the House Chambers as guests Jackie Pierce and Roberta Bianco from the Federation of Women's Club.
Representative Story also welcomes Jackie Pierce to the House and presents her with a gift from the Rhode Island Estuary Atlas.
Also:
Representative Long welcomes to the House Chambers Representative Amaral's son Nicolas Clifford Amaral.
EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF
THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:
(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, effective May 2, 2002.
(02-H 8047) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of TJM Computers, LTD, effective May 3, 2002.
(02-H 8072) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Rhode Island Cheerleading Coaches Association, effective May 9, 2002.
(02-H 7956) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Doran Yachting, Inc., effective May 10, 2002.
EDWARD S.INMAN, III
Secretary of State
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(02-H 7721) An Act relating to insurance.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(02-H 7955) An Act relating to municipal authorities - Cranston Retirement System.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy:
(02-H 7996) An Act relating to health insurance coverage.
Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Representative Fox, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Corporations:
(02-S 2522 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.
Received and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(02-S 2878) An Act relating to New Shoreham - Affordable Housing Board.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7934) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - notification to the town of New Shoreham.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Representative Fox, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(02-H 6918) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to medical savings account.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7125) An Act relating to the Persian Gulf Commission.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7202) An Act relating to property subject to taxation - exclusion for qualifying options.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7215) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - curative services.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7608) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to employees' retirement system.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7609) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7773) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - Secretary of State.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7779) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7873) An Act relating to taxation - sales and use taxes.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 8082) An Act relating to elections.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7732) (Substitute "A") An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar as a Special Order of Business for Thursday, May 23, 2003.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(02-H 7983) An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2069) An Act relating to towns and cities - Westerly Municipal Court.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2097) An Act relating to search warrants.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2174 as amended) An Act relating to accident reports.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2475) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2498) An Act relating to sexual assault.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2603 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2779) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the state law library.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION
Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(02-H 6870) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7852) House Resolution ratifying and confirming the creation of a special House commission to study the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2483) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study policies and programs to reduce the use of single occupant vehicles as a means of commuting to work in Rhode Island.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2176) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to fish and wildlife - deer hunting.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2191) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Representative Hetherington, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(02-S 2218) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elderly affairs.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2164) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2624) An Act relating to education.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2668) (Substitute "A") An Act to amend the management and control of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2468 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2392) An Act relating to professional service corporations.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7792) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
JOINT COMMITTEE
ON ACCOUNTS AND CLAIMS
Representative Simonian, from the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(02-H 7803) (Substitute "A") House Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measure:
(02-S 2994) Joint Resolution celebrating Saturday, June 29, 2002, as "Conanicut Battery Day" in the state of Rhode Island.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Gorham, Crowley, Fleury and Story introduce (02-H 8141) An Act relating to education.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Malik, Iwuc, Winfield, Munschy and Anguilla introduce (02-H 8142) An Act relating to taxation - U.S. Olympic Committee deduction.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Cicilline, Slater, Williams, Caprio, Lima and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 8143) House Resolution urging the United States to ratify the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of a Child.
Representative Cicilline requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representatives Corvese, S. Anderson, Lima, Coderre and Ajello, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative Story introduces (02-H 8144) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the charter of the town of Barrington.
Representative Story requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Story, seconded by Representatives Scott, Savage and Malik, on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 76: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, S., Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Dennigan, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Gorham, Guthrie, Henseler, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, (02-H 8144) on the Clerk's desk, is ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Benson, Carter, Henseler, S. Anderson, Shanley and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 8145) House Resolution congratulating the North Kingstown Beechwood House Senior Center on receiving national accreditation from the National Council on Aging.
Representative Benson requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Benson, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
1. (02-H8024 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Levesque, Gallison, Fox, Coogan, Ajello, Cicilline, Aiken, Slater, Shavers and Williams.
Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 78 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 78: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, S., Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Guthrie, Henseler, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 3: Representatives Gorham, Quick, Watson.
Representative Abdullah-Odiase requests the journal to reflect that if she had voted on the act, she would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
2. (02-H7326) An Act relating to unfair sales practices.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Lima moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Coelho, Benson, Palangio, Picard, Pires, Ajello, Coderre, Slater, Cerra, Sullivan, Lanzi, Smith and Rose.
By unanimous consent, Representative Lima, seconded by Representative Cicilline, Coelho, Benson, Palangio, Picard, Pires, Ajello, Coderre, Slater, Cerra, Sullivan, Lanzi, Smith and Rose, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-H 7326)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (02-H 7326) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES" as follows:
On page 1, line 4, by adding the following language immediately following the word "at":
"a retail or wholesale store location"
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLENE LIMA
Representative, District 13
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 80 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 80: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Brien, S., Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, DeSimone, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Gorham, Guthrie, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Story, Sullivan, Thompson, Trillo, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
Representatives Watson and Lima discuss the act.
NOW PRESIDING
At 4:40 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Deputy Speaker Winfield.
CALENDAR
Representatives Shavers, Smith, Trillo, W.H. Murphy, Gorham, Quick, Coderre and Levesque discuss the act.
Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 8 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 77: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anguilla, Barr, Benson, Brien, S., Caprio, Carroll, Carter, Cerra, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Flaherty, Gallison, Garvey, George, Giannini, Guthrie, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Maher, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, W.H., Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 8: Representatives Bierman, Callahan, Gorham, Quick, Rabideau, Story, Trillo, Watson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
From the Consent Calendar are taken:
1. (02-H7848) An Act amending Chapter 268 of the 1986 Public Laws, entitled "An Act relating to the preservation of farm land and open space in the town of New Shoreham and establishing a land trust".
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (02-H7916) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - dogs.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (02-H7961) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (02-H8025) An Act relating to the city of Pawtucket - abandoned motor vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (02-H8060) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Rhode Island Racing Pigeon Club, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (02-H7861) An Act increasing the holdings and changing the name of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pawtucket.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7. (02-S2131) 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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
8. (02-S2211) An Act relating to elections - voting districts and officials.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
9. (02-S2297) An Act relating to veterans' tax exemption - Exeter.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
10. (02-S2829) An Act relating to property tax relief in the town of Jamestown.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
11. (02-S2831) An Act relating to taxation - new construction - Foster.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
12. (02-S2833) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
13. (02-S2836) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
14. (02-S2848) An Act relating to primary elections - city of East Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
15. (02-S2852) An Act relating to validating and ratifying certain amendments to home rule charter of the city of Newport.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
16. (02-S2912) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
17. (02-S2940) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Naturally Beautiful Nails, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Read and passed, items 7-17 in concurrence, on motion of Majority Leader Martineau, seconded by Minority Leader Watson and Representative Long, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Majority Leader Martineau, with agreement of the Majority and the Minority, requests to take up the Consent Calendar for Thursday, May 16, 2002.
There is no objection.
From the Consent Calendar in order for Thursday, May 16, 2002 are taken:
1. (02-H6916) An Act relating to towns and cities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (02-S2024) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
3. (02-S2072) An Act relating to towns and cities - zoning ordinances.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
4. (02-S2078) An Act relating to towns and cities - housing commissions.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
5. (02-S2079) An Act relating to towns and cities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
6. (02-S2555) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
7. (02-S2843) An Act amending Chapter 268 of the 1986 Public Laws, entitled "An Act relating to the preservation of farm land and open space in the town of New Shoreham and establishing a land trust".
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
8. (02-S2919) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of a town library and to issue not more than $5,000,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
9. (02-S2920) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction of extensions and improvements to its sewage disposal system and to issue not more than $6,000,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Read and passed, items 2-9 in concurrence, on motion of Majority Leader Martineau, seconded by Minority Leader Watson, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
CALENDAR
Representative Carter requests to take up item number 1 on the Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2002.
There is no objection.
From the Calendar in order for Thursday, May 23, 2002 is taken:
1. (02-H7725) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Carter 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 Finance.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Simonian announces that the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims will meet tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 135 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Lewiss announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 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 Hetherington announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet tomorrow at 4:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 135 of the State House.
Also:
Majority Leader Martineau, Minority Leader Watson and Representative Smith discuss budget amendment proceedings and starting time of session on Thursday, May 23, 2002 when the budget is tentatively scheduled to be heard.
With the agreement of the Majority and the Minority, Majority Leader Martineau announces amendments to the budget must be submitted by 5:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2002.
The starting time for session on Thursday, May 23, 2002 will be 2:00 o'clock P.M. in order to take up the budget.
Also:
The House will be in recess and the desk will remain open in order to receive Committee Reports.
Also:
The House will reconvene on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at regularly scheduled time, 4:00 o'clock P.M.
RECESS
At 5:15 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, the House is in recess, in order to receive Committee Reports, on a voice vote.
CALLED TO ORDER
The House is called to order on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 10:19 o'clock P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:20 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, the House adjourns, on a voice vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH J. VOCCOLA
Thank you God for Your presence here with us and Your blessings on this Assembly today and every day. Amen.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 21, 2002:
1. (02-H7150) An Act relating to labor relations act.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
2. (02-H7211) An Act relating to waters and navigation - drinking water supply system protection.
Joint Committee on Water Resources recommends passage.
3. (02-H7691) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - water supply facilities.
Joint Committee on Water Resources recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 22, 2002:
1. (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.
2. (02-H6806) An Act relating to mutual aid agreements.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (02-H7704 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - emergency police power.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Appendix
CALENDAR
Special Order of Business in order for Thursday, May 23, 2002:
1. (02-H7732) (Substitute "A") An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 23, 2002:
1. (02-H7718) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - minimum wages.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
2. (02-H7934) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - notification to the town of New Shoreham.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (02-H7983) An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
4. (02-H6870) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5. (02-H7852) House Resolution ratifying and confirming the creation of a special House commission to study the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
6. (02-H6918) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to medical savings account.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7. (02-H7125) An Act relating to the Persian Gulf Commission.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
8. (02-H7202) An Act relating to property subject to taxation - exclusion for qualifying options.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
9. (02-H7215) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - curative services.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
10. (02-H7608) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to employees' retirement system.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
11. (02-H7609) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
12. (02-H7773) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - Secretary of State.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
13. (02-H7779) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
14. (02-H7873) An Act relating to taxation - sales and use taxes.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
15. (02-H8082) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
16. (02-H7803) (Substitute "A") House Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
17. (02-H7792) (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".
18. (02-S2483) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study policies and programs to reduce the use of single occupant vehicles as a means of commuting to work in Rhode Island.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
19. (02-S2878) An Act relating to New Shoreham - Affordable Housing Board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
20. (02-S2191) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
21. (02-S2176) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to fish and wildlife - deer hunting.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute "B".
22. (02-S2069) An Act relating to towns and cities - Westerly Municipal Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
23. (02-S2097) An Act relating to search warrants.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
24. (02-S2174 as amended) An Act relating to accident reports.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
25. (02-S2475) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
26. (02-S2498) An Act relating to sexual assault.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
27. (02-S2779) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the state law library.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
28. (02-S2603 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
29. (02-S2218) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elderly affairs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
30. (02-S2164) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
31. (02-S2624) An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
32. (02-S2668) (Substitute "A") An Act to amend the management and control of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
33. (02-S2468 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
34. (02-S2392) An Act relating to professional service corporations.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Wednesday, May 15, 2002
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