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 seventh day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and three.
Volume 130, No.20
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Twentieth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, February 26, 2003, and is called to order at 5:35 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable William J. Murphy, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 69 members present and 6 members absent as follows:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Lowe, 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 Tuesday, February 25, 2003, is approved as printed.
GUEST
Representative Naughton welcomes to the House Chambers Emily Boness, intern from Brown University.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Faria will be unable to attend session today, February 26, 2003, due to illness.
Also:
Representative Carter will be unable to attend session today, February 26, 2003, due to illness.
Also:
Representative Benson rises to inform the membership that Representative Carter is in the hospital and to ask that they keep him in their thoughts.
Also:
Representative McNamara rises on behalf of the city of Warwick to thank and commend Representatives Ginaitt and Landroche and the rest of the firefighters and rescue workers for their efforts at The Station nightclub fire.
Also:
Representative Cerra rises to echo the comments of Representative McNamara and to add the appreciation of the people of Johnston.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(03-S 20) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 51) An Act relating to child support enforcement.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 127) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 172) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 175) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 247) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 253) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 688) An Act providing for the construction of additional classrooms, remodeling required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, construction of an administrative office building, and equipping and furnishing thereof, by the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,600,000 bonds therefor.
Representative Scott requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Scott, seconded by Representatives Anderson, Savage, Mumford, Amaral and Story, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Shanley, McHugh, Caprio and Lally introduce (03-H 6123) An Act relating to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Anguilla introduces (03-H 6124) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Planned Giving Council of Rhode Island.
Representative Anguilla requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Anguilla, seconded by Representatives Gallison and Fox, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Gorham and Crowley introduce (03-H 6125) House Resolution renaming, amending and extending the reporting date of the special House commission to study the designation of Route 14 as an historic highway.
Representative Gorham requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Gorham, seconded by Representatives Trillo, Scott, Mumford, Moffitt, Story and Aubin, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Tejada, Williams, Slater, Almeida and Moura introduce (03-H 6126) House Resolution commemorating the 159th Anniversary of the Dominican Republic Independence on February 27, 2003.
Representative Tejada requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Tejada, seconded by Representatives Williams, Mumford, McHugh, Petrarca, Brien, Slater, Almeida, Shavers and McNamara, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Scott, Anderson and Watson introduce (03-H 6127) An Act providing for the construction of additional classrooms, remodeling required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, construction of an administrative office building, and equipping and furnishing thereof, by the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,600,000 bonds therefor.
Representative Scott requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Scott, seconded by Representatives Mumford, Moffitt, Trillo, Benson and Anderson, on a roll call vote, 62 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Fox, Williamson, Landroche, Ginaitt and Laroche introduce (03-H 6128) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study all aspects of law and regulation concerning pyrotechnic displays and fire safety.
Representative Fox, seconded by Representatives McNamara, Montanaro, Williamson, Gallison, Shavers, Aubin, Trillo, Laroche, Long, Williams, Lowe, Slater, Tejada, Benson and Handy, moves to place the resolution on the Calendar for Thursday, February 27, 2003.
There is no objection.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Representatives Handy and Lima introduce (03-H 6129) House Resolution respectfully requesting that the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board prepare a report of its findings regarding the chemical explosion at Technic, Inc. in Cranston.
Representative Handy requests unanimous consent to place the resolution on the Calendar for Thursday, February 27, 2003.
There is no objection.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Costantino gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicles - auto sales.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
STEVEN M. COSTANTINO
Representative, District 8
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Dennigan gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning state aid to libraries.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
ELIZABETH M. DENNIGAN
Representative, District 62
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Dennigan gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning urban investment tax credit act.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
ELIZABETH M. DENNIGAN
Representative, District 62
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Dennigan gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning urban investment trust fund.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
ELIZABETH M. DENNIGAN
Representative, District 62
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Naughton gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning mercury reduction and education act.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
EILEEN S. NAUGHTON
Representative, District 21
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Smith gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning authorizing suit against the State to satisfy any judgment entered.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
STEVEN F. SMITH
Representative, District 13
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
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
Representative Corvese announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 201 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Giannini announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:00 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative McNamara, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Tracy F. King and the other victims of the Station fire; on motion of Representatives Aubin and Lowe, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Mary Mozr; on motion of Representative Montanaro, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Edward E. Ervanian; on motion of Representative Story, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Warren Winterbottom; on motion of Representative Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Tammy Mattera Housa; on motion of Representative Williams, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Ramona P. Braxton; on motion of Representative Caprio, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Brandon Champlin; on motion of Representative Corvese, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of John E. Fleming and Marie Labello; on motion of Representative Mumford, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Sheila Foss and Dorothy Marshall; seconded by Representatives Fox and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT B. LOWE
Lord, we ask you to bless us all, but more especially those in our society who are afflicted in any way. Please watch over them and keep them in your loving care. Amen.
Appendix
TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(03-S 688) An Act providing for the construction of additional classrooms, remodeling required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, construction of an administrative office building, and equipping and furnishing thereof, by the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,600,000 bonds therefor.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, February 27, 2003:
1. (03-H6128) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study all aspects of law and regulation concerning pyrotechnic displays and fire safety.
Ordered on the Calendar.
2. (03-H6129) House Resolution respectfully requesting that the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board prepare a report of its findings regarding the chemical explosion at Technic, Inc. in Cranston.
Ordered on the Calendar.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO Clerk of the House
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
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