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.38 |
Thursday, April 10, 2003 |
Thirty-eighth Day |
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Thursday, April 10, 2003, and is called to order at 4:24 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:
PRESENT - 70: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Callahan, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Menard, Moffitt, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Picard, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
ABSENT - 5: Representatives Carter, Coogan, Lally, Montanaro, San Bento.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Rose, 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 Wednesday, April 9, 2003, is hereby corrected by inserting the following:
GUEST
Representative Moffitt welcomes to the House Chambers as a guest Stephen Simo, Coordinator for Leadership Development at URI, Interim Chairman of the Coventry Republican Town Committee.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Wednesday, April 9, 2003, is approved as corrected.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Representative Sherlock, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(03-H 5743) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5646) An Act relating to public officers and employees - election workers.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5115) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - minimum wages.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5225) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5226) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5232) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5234) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5483) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration of vehicles.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5625) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system - teachers.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6034) An Act relating to health and safety.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6036) An Act appropriating money for use by the Department of Labor and Training for Administrative Costs.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6055) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island Student Investment Fund.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Representative Giannini, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(03-H 5822) Joint Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Health to develop a definition of assisted living resident.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6106) Joint Resolution memorializing the United States Congress to enact a Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5919) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5837) House Resolution urging the Department of Education to convene a high profile education summit to improve all the middle schools in Rhode Island.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5956) An Act relating to education - alternative education programs.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6025) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to abused and neglected children.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5834) An Act relating to school committees and superintendents - middle schools.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6048) An Act relating to the Family Independence Act.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6136) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Lyme Disease diagnosis and treatment.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(03-H 6162) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing suit against the state by Michael Viccione to satisfy any judgment entered.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5663) An Act relating to state affairs and government - open meetings.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5661) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - Family Court.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5256) An Act relating to preliminary proceedings in District Court.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5160) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Personal Watercraft Safety Act.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5629) An Act relating to the Department of Administration - state tax officials.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5666) An Act relating to elections.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
Representative Corvese, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(03-H 5529) An Act relating to businesses and professions - electricians.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6163) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5463) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - transportation of workers.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5264) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement - disability.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5202) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - inspection of personnel files.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5080) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor relations board - formal hearing.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5989) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to employment security - general provisions.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5771) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor - job applications.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives McNamara, Mumford, Handy, Palumbo and Montanaro introduce (03-H 6301) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Handy, Jacquard, McNamara, Montanaro and Mumford introduce (03-H 6302) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Naughton, Kennedy, Lima, Long and Giannini introduce (03-H 6303) House Resolution proclaiming April, 2003 to be "Earth Month" in the State of Rhode Island.
Representative Naughton requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Naughton, seconded by Representatives McNamara, Aubin and Handy, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Ginaitt, Laroche, Lowe, Trillo and Landroche introduce (03-H 6304) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study all aspects of law and regulation concerning pyrotechnic displays and fire safety.
Representative Menard requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives Laroche, Lowe, Ginaitt, Brien, McNamara, Ajello, Smith, Kilmartin, Cerra, Shavers, Lima, Fox, Landroche and Trillo, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Menard, Petrarca and McManus introduce (03-H 6305) An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to issue general obligation bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the acquisition of land for a new middle school and school facilities, the construction of a new middle school and additions to existing schools, and the renovation, rehabilitation, repair, improvements, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities, and the school administration building in the town.
Representative Menard requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives McManus, Petrarca and Picard, on a roll call vote, 62 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 62: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Handy, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Menard, Moffitt, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Picard, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
Representative Landroche introduces (03-H 6306) House Resolution congratulating Gary Noel McNally on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Representative Landroche requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Landroche, seconded by Representatives Brien, Aubin, Picard, Fox and Costantino, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Amaral, Savage, Ajello, Costantino and Long introduce (03-H 6307) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals to establish standards for student assistance counselors and other substance prevention/ intervention specialists.
Representative Amaral requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Amaral, seconded by Representative Savage, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative Ajello introduces (03-H 6308) Joint Resolution to consider various claims.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Landroche introduces (03-H 6309) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $150.00 to pay the claim of Stephen A. Farrell of 26 Rodman Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts 02719-3944.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Landroche introduces (03-H 6310) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,695.24 to pay the claim of Dennis C. Brooks of 6 Brayton Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02896.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Scott introduces (03-H 6311) An Act relating to towns and cities - Shannock Water District.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Story introduces (03-H 6312) An Act permitting Thomas Q. Culhane to remain in the State Retirement System.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives DeSimone, Moura, Smith and Fox introduce (03-H 6313) An Act relating to state funding of municipal parks used by nonresidents.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Watson introduces (03-H 6314) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - mental health law.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives Tejada, Slater, Giannini, Moura and Williams introduce (03-H 6315) An Act relating to education - equal access to postsecondary education.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives Schadone and Corvese introduce (03-H 6316) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Naughton, Fox, Lima, Kennedy and Crowley introduce (03-H 6317) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Bay Trust Oversight Commission.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Slater, Williams, Ajello, Tejada and Almeida introduce (03-H 6318) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Rhode Island Health Care Single Payer Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Giannini, Ajello, Smith and Moura introduce (03-H 6319) An Act relating to towns and cities - state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives DeSimone, Moura, Smith and Fox introduce (03-H 6320) An Act relating to probate practice and procedure - collection and management of decedents' estates.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Moura, DeSimone and Fox introduce (03-H 6321) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Kilmartin and Dennigan introduce (03-H 6322) An Act relating to tobacco sales.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Schadone introduces (03-H 6323) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,268.85 to pay the claim of Jessica Sirois of 41 Ray Street, Coventry, Rhode Island 02816.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representatives Ajello, DeSimone, Smith and Fox introduce (03-H 6324) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Moura, Smith, DeSimone, Costantino and Fox introduce (03-H 6325) An Act relating to the Providence Water Supply Board.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox and DeSimone introduce (03-H 6326) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - governmental tort liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Moura, Ajello, Fox and DeSimone introduce (03-H 6327) An Act relating to public property and works - public buildings.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Giannini, Almeida, Moura, Smith and DeSimone introduce (03-H 6328) An Act relating to towns and cities - state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Ajello and Costantino introduce (03-H 6329) An Act relating to parking surcharges in the Providence parking district.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Tejada, Almeida, Moura, Williams and DeSimone introduce (03-H 6330) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Almeida, Tejada, Moura, DeSimone and Williams introduce (03-H 6331) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Moura, Smith, DeSimone and Fox introduce (03-H 6332) An Act relating to taxation - Urban Mill Restoration Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Moura, Tejada, Almeida, Smith and Costantino introduce (03-H 6333) An Act relating to remediation of Brownfields.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Smith, DeSimone and Moura introduce (03-H 6334) An Act relating to towns and cities - state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Lewiss, Kennedy and McHugh introduce (03-H 6335) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Westerly National Little League, Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
AT EASE
At 4:45 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker declares the House to be at ease.
ORDER
At 5:03 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker calls the House to order.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Fox and Watson introduce (03-H 6336) House Resolution proclaiming April 24th, 2003 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 Fox requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Fox, seconded by Representatives Watson, Savage, Mumford, Landroche, McCauley, Handy, Costantino, Giannini, Reilly, Corvese, Kilmartin, Lima, Amaral, Naughton and Cerra, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Menard, Petrarca and McManus introduce (03-H 6337) An Act relating to homestead exemptions in the town of Lincoln.
Representative Menard requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives Petrarca and McManus, on a roll call vote, 57 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 57: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Brien, Callahan, Caprio, Cerra, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Enos, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Menard, Moffitt, Moran, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Picard, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Story, Trillo, Wasylyk, Williams.
NAYS - 0.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar is taken:
1. (03-H5108) An Act relating to the Secretary of State.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 22, 2003.
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 Costantino announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 35 of the State House.
Also:
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.
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 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 Almeida announces that he visited with former Representative Thompson, and informs the membership that he is doing well and extends a hello to everyone.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:07 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Reilly, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Thomas J. Conway; on motion of Representative Faria, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Brian Smith; seconded by Representatives Fox and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE HENRY C. ROSE
Heavenly Father, look with favor on our deliberation and assist us by your grace to do what is just and wise. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, April 22, 2003:
1. (03-H6285) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Picozzi Beauty Supply Co., Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, April 23, 2003:
1. (03-H6298) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Patterson Dental Supply, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 24, 2003:
1. (03-H6335) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Westerly National Little League, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 6, 2003:
1. (03-S27) An Act relating to validating and ratifying certain amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the city of Newport.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
2. (03-S109) An Act relating to taxation - property tax exemption.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Thursday, April 10, 2003
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, April 22, 2003:
1. (03-H5108) An Act relating to the Secretary of State.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
2. (03-S253) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
3. (03-H6216) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
4. (03-S423 as amended) An Act relating to personal income tax.
Ordered on the Calendar.
5. (03-S174) An Act relating to elections - registration of voters.
Ordered on the Calendar.
6. (03-S32) An Act relating to motor vehicles - special registration plate - Coventry - police chief emeritus.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, April 23, 2003:
1. (03-H5660) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (03-H5439) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (03-H5254) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - abandonment and nonsupport.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
4. (03-H5015) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to child protection - Amber alert.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5. (03-H5194) An Act relating to criminal offenses - kidnapping.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
6. (03-H5198) An Act relating to domestic relations. - child custody.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
7. (03-H5252) An Act relating to the National Guard.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
8. (03-H5343) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
9. (03-H5437) An Act relating to property - recording of instruments.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
10. (03-H5515) An Act relating to weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
11. (03-H5636) An Act relating to practice in probate courts.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
12. (03-H5662) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
13. (03-H5680) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
14. (03-H5867) An Act relating to property - powers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
15. (03-H5701) An Act relating to towns and cities - relief of firefighters and police officers.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
16. (03-H5392) An Act relating to boxing and wrestling.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
17. (03-H5465) An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
18. (03-H5675) An Act relating to public property and works - labor and payment of debts by contractors.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
19. (03-H5972) An Act relating to plumbers.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
20. (03-H5769) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
21. (03-H5990) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - minimum wages.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
22. (03-H6026) An Act relating to occupational safety.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
23. (03-H5995) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
24. (03-H5993) An Act relating to employment security - taxable wage base.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
25. (03-H5992) An Act relating to industrial legislation.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
26. (03-H5991) An Act relating to electricians.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
27. (03-H5528) An Act relating to business and professions - Sunday business.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
28. (03-H6099) 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.
29. (03-H5218) An Act relating to health insurance coverage.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
30. (03-H5348) An Act relating to health insurance coverage.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
31. (03-H5498) An Act relating to health insurance coverage - mandated hearing aid coverage.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
32. (03-H5461) An Act relating to businesses and professions - confidentiality of health care communications and information act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
33. (03-H5245) An Act relating to sanitation in food establishments.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
34. (03-H5247) House Resolution memorializing Congress to eliminate home care reimbursement reductions.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
35. (03-H5386) An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
36. (03-H5387) An Act relating to education - establishment of charter public schools.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
37. (03-H5595) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to take action to stabilize the Medicare program.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
38. (03-S950) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Omni Innovations, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
39. (03-S951) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Givens Marine Survival Co. Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
40. (03-S898) An Act relating to taxation - Pawtucket.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
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CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 24, 2003:
1. (03-H5822) Joint Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Health to develop a definition of assisted living resident.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
2. (03-H6106) Joint Resolution memorializing the United States Congress to enact a Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
3. (03-H5919) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
4. (03-H5837) House Resolution urging the Department of Education to convene a high profile education summit to improve all the middle schools in Rhode Island.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
5. (03-H5956) An Act relating to education - alternative education programs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
6. (03-H6025) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to abused and neglected children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7. (03-H5834) An Act relating to school committees and superintendents - middle schools.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
8. (03-H6048) An Act relating to the Family Independence Act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
9. (03-H6136) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Lyme Disease diagnosis and treatment.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10. (03-H5743) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
11. (03-H5646) An Act relating to public officers and employees - election workers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
12. (03-H5115) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - minimum wages.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
13. (03-H5225) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
14. (03-H5226) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
15. (03-H5232) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
16. (03-H5234) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
17. (03-H5483) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration of vehicles.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
18. (03-H5625) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system - teachers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
19. (03-H6034) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
20. (03-H6036) An Act appropriating money for use by the Department of Labor and Training for Administrative Costs.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
21. (03-H6055) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island Student Investment Fund.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
22. (03-H5529) An Act relating to businesses and professions - electricians.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
23. (03-H6163) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
24. (03-H5463) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - transportation of workers.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
25. (03-H5264) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement - disability.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
26. (03-H5202) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - inspection of personnel files.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
27. (03-H5080) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor relations board - formal hearing.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
28. (03-H5989) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to employment security - general provisions.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
29. (03-H5771) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor - job applications.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
30. (03-H6162) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing suit against the state by Michael Viccione to satisfy any judgment entered.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
31. (03-H5663) An Act relating to state affairs and government - open meetings.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
32. (03-H5661) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - Family Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
33. (03-H5256) An Act relating to preliminary proceedings in District Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
34. (03-H5160) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Personal Watercraft Safety Act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
35. (03-H5629) An Act relating to the Department of Administration - state tax officials.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
36. (03-H5666) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Thursday, April 10, 2003
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