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.28
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Twenty-eighth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, March 19, 2003, and is called to order at 4:25 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable William J. Murphy, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 70 members present and 5 members absent as follows:
ABSENT - 5: Representatives Carter, Costantino, Menard, San Bento, Scott.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Shavers, 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, March 18, 2003, is hereby corrected on page 2, column 1, lines 6 and 19, by deleting the word "Joint" before "Committee" therefor.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, March 18, 2003, is approved as corrected.
ANNOUNCEMENT
I have the honor to inform you that Representative Peter Palumbo has been appointed to the Environment and Energy Committee.
WILLIAM J. MURPHY
Speaker
GUESTS
Representative Winfield announces National Poison Prevention Week is March 16-22, and introduces the Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention staff as follows: Michele M. Burns, MD, Medical Director, Avery Adam, Manager, Beth Schwartz, Educator, and Vilma Rodriguez, Educator.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(03-S 183) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to cities and towns - exempting from taxation property of the Woonsocket, R.I. Young Men's Christian Association.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5723) An Act relating to validating and ratifying an amendment to the charter of the town of North Smithfield.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Winfield and Petrarca introduce (03-H 6204) An Act relating to the town of Smithfield - property tax exemption.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Shavers introduces (03-H 6205) House Resolution recognizing the outstanding achievements of educator Victoria Johnson.
Representative Shavers requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Shavers, seconded by Representative Amaral, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative Crowley introduces (03-H 6206) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Katrina, Inc.
Representative Crowley requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Crowley, seconded by Representative Watson, on a roll call vote, 62 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Winfield, Enos, Aubin and Sherlock introduce (03-H 6207) House Resolution expressing our deepest sympathies on the passing of Graham Bartimaeus Kehoe.
Representative Winfield requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Winfield, seconded by Representatives Enos and Aubin, and by unanimous consent, on a rising vote.
Representatives Fox, Watson, Lewiss, Giannini and Gallison introduce (03-H 6208) House Resolution expressing condolences to Michael O'Keefe and the entire O'Keefe family on the passing of Edward F. O'Keefe.
Representative Fox requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Fox, seconded by Representative Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a rising vote.
Representatives Lowe and Aubin introduce (03-H 6209) House Resolution honoring John Pacheco for dedicating 50 years of service to the Nasonville Volunteer Fire Department and his community.
Representative Lowe requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Lowe, seconded by Representative Aubin, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative Lowe introduces (03-H 6210) House Resolution congratulating Justin N. Boudreau on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Representative Lowe requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Lowe, seconded by Representatives Fox and Flaherty, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Fox gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning a House defense economy planning commission.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
GORDON FOX
Representative, District 4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representatives Gorham and Mumford give notice that on the next legislative day they will introduce a measure concerning volunteer firemen - employer tax credit.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
NICHOLAS GORHAM
Representative, District 40
CAROL A. MUMFORD
Representative, District 41
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representatives Gorham and Mumford give notice that on the next legislative day they will introduce a measure concerning volunteer firemen - savings accounts.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
NICHOLAS GORHAM
Representative, District 40
CAROL A. MUMFORD
Representative, District 41
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative McHugh gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning Chariho Regional School District.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
MATTHEW J. McHUGH
Representative, District 36
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative McHugh gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning town of Charlestown.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
MATTHEW J. McHUGH
Representative, District 36
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Moffitt gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicles.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
VICTOR G. MOFFITT
Representative, District 28
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Montanaro gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning taxation - city of Cranston.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
FRANK A. MONTANARO
Representative, District 15
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Moran gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning special legislative commission to study the impact of firearms on school children and juveniles.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
JOSEPH P. MORAN, III
Representative, District 57
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Moura gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning Tockwotton Home.
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 Palumbo gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning taxation - city of Cranston.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
PETER G. PALUMBO
Representative, District 16
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Slater gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning health care.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.
THOMAS C. SLATER
Representative, District 10
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 the Honorable Secretary of State, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Almeida announces that the Committee on Separation of Powers will meet today, 15 minutes after the rise of the House in Room 313 of the State House.
Also:
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 Giannini announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:37 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representatives Enos, Long and Amaral, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of former Representative Lucille A. Wordell Love; on motion of Representative Corvese, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Josephine "Joan" Mancini; on motion of Representative Ajello, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Helen Johnson Twaddell; on motion of Representative Coderre, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Jane Magill; seconded by Representatives Fox and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE MAXINE L. SHAVERS
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 26, 2003:
1. (03-H5723) An Act relating to validating and ratifying an amendment to the charter of the town of North Smithfield.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO Clerk of the House
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, March 25, 2003:
1. (03-H5278) (Substitute "A") An Act adopting the rules of the House of Representatives for the years 2003-2004.
Committee on Rules recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (03-S253) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 26, 2003:
1. (03-S183) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to cities and towns - exempting from taxation property of the Woonsocket, R.I. Young Men's Christian Association.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
LOUIS D'ANTUONO Clerk of the House
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
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