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.39 |
Tuesday, April 22, 2003 |
Thirty-ninth Day |
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, April 22, 2003, and is called to order at 4:13 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable William J. Murphy, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 72 members present and 3 members absent as follows:
PRESENT - 72: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Brien, Callahan, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Menard, Moffitt, Montanaro, 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 - 3: Representatives Benson, Carter, San Bento.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Crowley, 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 Thursday, April 10, 2003, is hereby corrected by recording Representative Montanaro as being present.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Thursday, April 10, 2003, is approved as corrected.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
I have the honor to inform you I have appointed Representative Frank Montanaro as Secretary to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
WILLIAM J. MURPHY
Speaker
Also:
I have the honor to inform you I have appointed Representative Ray Gallison Vice Chair to the Committee on Veterans Affairs vice Representative Kenneth Carter.
WILLIAM J. MURPHY
Speaker
Also:
I have the honor to inform you I have appointed Representative Todd Brien to the Committee on Veterans Affairs vice Representative Thomas Slater.
WILLIAM J. MURPHY
Speaker
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measure:
(03-S 1010) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(03-H 5747) An Act relating to military affairs and defense - emergency health powers act.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Giannini, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(03-H 6105) An Act relating to education - the Rhode Island student investment initiative.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(03-H 6267) An Act relating to criminals - correctional institutions.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-H 5519) An Act relating to guardianship of minors.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-H 5454) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - district court.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-H 5292) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-H 5259) An Act relating to preliminary proceedings in district courts.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-H 5249) An Act relating to courts and court procedure - courts - court administration.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-H 5453) An Act relating to corrections department.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Separation of Powers:
(03-H 5262) An Act relating to clerks of Supreme and Superior Courts.
Received and referred to the Committee on Separation of Powers.
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(03-H 5331) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - licenses generally.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5332 as amended) An Act relating to financial institutions - community obligations and banking offenses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5362) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5397) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5398) An Act relating to abandoned motor vehicles.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5091) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - fire insurance policies and reserves.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6154) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - Board of Governors for Higher Education.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5107) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5125) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - credit card solicitation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5151) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5220) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - regulation of sales.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5283) An Act relating to distribution of credit cards.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5285) An Act relating to taxation - collection of taxes generally.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5328) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Kent County Water District.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6141) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - fire safety code.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5063) An Act relating to insurance.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5216) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to airports and landing fields.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5084) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - duties of utilities and carriers.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5085) An Act relating to property.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5089) An Act relating to police officers - commission of standards and training.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5122) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property - residential landlord and tenant act.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Representative Sherlock, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(03-H 6245) (Substitute "A") House Resolution memorializing the United States Congress to oppose President George W. Bush's proposed tax cut.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 24, 2003.
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 5825) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5159) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5350 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5502) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - veterinary practice.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5389) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - birth defects surveillance system.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5954) An Act relating to business and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5824) An Act relating to education - compulsory attendance.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5843) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and education.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5510) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Governor's Commission on Disabilities.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6024) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5953) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5826) An Act relating to education.
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 5862) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to access to public records.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5578) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the simplification and clarification of the Rhode Island General Laws relating to public records.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5516) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - disorderly conduct.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5861) An Act relating to domestic relations.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6031) An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5291) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts - state and municipal court compact.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6278) An Act relating to property - deeds.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5871) An Act relating to criminal offenses - impersonation and identity fraud.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5294) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5342) An Act relating to criminal procedure - warrants for arrest.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6090) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - traffic stops statistics.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5378) An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5945) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - regulation of sales.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5375) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminals - correctional institutions - parole.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representative Fox introduces (03-H 6338) House Resolution expressing condolences.
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.
Representative Fox introduces (03-H 6339) House Resolution extending congratulations.
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 voice vote.
Representative Fox introduces (03-H 6340) House Resolution extending congratulations.
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 voice vote.
Representative Fox introduces (03-H 6341) House Resolution expressing condolences.
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.
Representative Fox introduces (03-H 6342) House Resolution extending congratulations.
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 voice vote.
Representative Fox introduces (03-H 6343) House Resolution expressing condolences.
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.
Representative McNamara introduces (03-H 6344) House Resolution congratulating David J. Murphy on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Troop #4 - Gaspee, Warwick, Rhode Island.
Representative McNamara requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative McNamara, seconded by Representative Menard, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative McNamara introduces (03-H 6345) House Resolution congratulating Jason Leo Mullen Vigorita on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Troop 4 - Gaspee, Warwick, Rhode Island.
Representative McNamara requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative McNamara, seconded by Representative Menard, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative DeSimone introduces (03-H 6346) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of R. Dicenzo Trucking Co., Inc.
Representative DeSimone requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative DeSimone, seconded by Representatives Fox and Williams, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 65: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Brien, Callahan, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Menard, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Picard, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shanley, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
Representative Gallison introduces (03-H 6347) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Naughton, Ginaitt, Crowley, Caprio and Lima introduce (03-H 6348) House Resolution expressing sincere sympathy on the passing of Dana R. Kester.
Representative Naughton requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Naughton, seconded by Representatives Giannini and Caprio, and by unanimous consent, on a rising vote.
Representatives Naughton, Sherlock, McNamara, Lima and Malik introduce (03-H 6349) House Resolution designating the Pawtuxet River Heritage Corridor.
Representative Naughton requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Naughton, seconded by Representatives McNamara and Landroche, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative McCauley introduces (03-H 6350) An Act relating to public property and works - acquisition of land.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Watson, Costantino, Landroche, Montanaro and Almeida introduce (by request of the Governor) (03-H 6351) An Act enabling the Rhode Island Lottery Commission to enter into a master contract with GTech.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are 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 Wednesday, April 23, 2003.
2. (03-S253) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Scott, Winfield, Shavers and Cerra.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 60: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Almeida, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Brien, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Gorham, Handy, Jacquard, Kilmartin, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Menard, Moffitt, Montanaro, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Picard, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
Representative Menard requests to hold (03-S 253) on the desk.
There is no objection.
3. (03-H6216) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Crowley, Shavers and Cerra.
Read and passed, 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, Brien, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Faria, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Gorham, Jacquard, Kennedy, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Menard, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Reilly, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
CALENDAR
Majority Leader Fox states that Calendar items 4-6 were incorrectly placed on today's Calendar. The Majority Leader requests they be placed in the appropriate committees.
There is no objection.
4. (03-S423 as amended) An Act relating to personal income tax.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Majority Leader Fox requests to place (03-S 423 as amended) in the Committee on Finance.
Read, and by unanimous consent, referred to the Committee on Finance.
5. (03-S174) An Act relating to elections - registration of voters.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Majority Leader Fox requests to place (03-S 174) in the Committee on Judiciary.
Read, and by unanimous consent, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
6. (03-S32) An Act relating to motor vehicles - special registration plate - Coventry - police chief emeritus.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Majority Leader Fox requests to place (03-S 32) in the Committee on Corporations
Read, and by unanimous consent, referred to the Committee on Corporations.
CONSENT CALENDAR
From the Consent Calendar is taken:
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.
Read and passed, on motion of Majority Leader Fox, seconded by Representative Trillo, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:40 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representatives Landroche, Williamson and the Honorable Speaker Murphy, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Bernard Magiera, seconded by Representatives Fox and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE PAUL W. CROWLEY
We thank you, God, for delivering your children in Iraq from the bounds of tyranny, and that they may give you praise openly according to their conscience.
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
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, April 23, 2003:
1. (03-H5108) An Act relating to the Secretary of State.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
2. (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".
3. (03-H5439) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
4. (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".
5. (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".
6. (03-H5194) An Act relating to criminal offenses - kidnapping.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
7. (03-H5198) An Act relating to domestic relations. - child custody.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
8. (03-H5252) An Act relating to the National Guard.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
9. (03-H5343) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
10. (03-H5437) An Act relating to property - recording of instruments.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
11. (03-H5515) An Act relating to weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
12. (03-H5636) An Act relating to practice in probate courts.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
13. (03-H5662) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
14. (03-H5680) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
15. (03-H5867) An Act relating to property - powers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
16. (03-H5701) An Act relating to towns and cities - relief of firefighters and police officers.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
17. (03-H5392) An Act relating to boxing and wrestling.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
18. (03-H5465) An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
19. (03-H5675) An Act relating to public property and works - labor and payment of debts by contractors.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
20. (03-H5972) An Act relating to plumbers.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
21. (03-H5769) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
22. (03-H5990) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - minimum wages.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
23. (03-H6026) An Act relating to occupational safety.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
24. (03-H5995) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
25. (03-H5993) An Act relating to employment security - taxable wage base.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
26. (03-H5992) An Act relating to industrial legislation.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
27. (03-H5991) An Act relating to electricians.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
28. (03-H5528) An Act relating to business and professions - Sunday business.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
29. (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.
30. (03-H5218) An Act relating to health insurance coverage.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
31. (03-H5348) An Act relating to health insurance coverage.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
32. (03-H5498) An Act relating to health insurance coverage - mandated hearing aid coverage.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
33. (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.
34. (03-H5245) An Act relating to sanitation in food establishments.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
35. (03-H5247) House Resolution memorializing Congress to eliminate home care reimbursement reductions.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
36. (03-H5386) An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
37. (03-H5387) An Act relating to education - establishment of charter public schools.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
38. (03-H5595) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to take action to stabilize the Medicare program.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
39. (03-S950) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Omni Innovations, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
40. (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.
41. (03-S898) An Act relating to taxation - Pawtucket.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 24, 2003:
1. (03-H6245) (Substitute "A") House Resolution memorializing the United States Congress to oppose President George W. Bush's proposed tax cut.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (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.
3. (03-H6106) Joint Resolution memorializing the United States Congress to enact a Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
4. (03-H5919) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
5. (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.
6. (03-H5956) An Act relating to education - alternative education programs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
7. (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".
8. (03-H5834) An Act relating to school committees and superintendents - middle schools.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
9. (03-H6048) An Act relating to the Family Independence Act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
10. (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".
11. (03-H5743) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
12. (03-H5646) An Act relating to public officers and employees - election workers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
13. (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".
14. (03-H5225) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
15. (03-H5226) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
16. (03-H5232) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
17. (03-H5234) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
18. (03-H5483) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration of vehicles.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
19. (03-H5625) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system - teachers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
20. (03-H6034) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
21. (03-H6036) An Act appropriating money for use by the Department of Labor and Training for Administrative Costs.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
22. (03-H6055) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island Student Investment Fund.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
23. (03-H5529) An Act relating to businesses and professions - electricians.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
24. (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".
25. (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".
26. (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".
27. (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".
28. (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".
29. (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".
30. (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.
31. (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".
32. (03-H5663) An Act relating to state affairs and government - open meetings.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
33. (03-H5661) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - Family Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
34. (03-H5256) An Act relating to preliminary proceedings in District Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
35. (03-H5160) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Personal Watercraft Safety Act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
36. (03-H5629) An Act relating to the Department of Administration - state tax officials.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
37. (03-H5666) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, April 29, 2003:
1. (03-H5331) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - licenses generally.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (03-H5332 as amended) An Act relating to financial institutions - community obligations and banking offenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
3. (03-H5362) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
4. (03-H5397) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (03-H5398) An Act relating to abandoned motor vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (03-H5091) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - fire insurance policies and reserves.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7. (03-H6154) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - Board of Governors for Higher Education.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
8. (03-H5107) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
9. (03-H5125) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - credit card solicitation.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10. (03-H5151) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
11. (03-H5220) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - regulation of sales.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
12. (03-H5283) An Act relating to distribution of credit cards.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
13. (03-H5285) An Act relating to taxation - collection of taxes generally.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
14. (03-H5328) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Kent County Water District.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
15. (03-H6141) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - fire safety code.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
16. (03-H5063) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
17. (03-H5216) (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".
18. (03-H5084) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - duties of utilities and carriers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
19. (03-H5085) An Act relating to property.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
20. (03-H5089) An Act relating to police officers - commission of standards and training.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
21. (03-H5122) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property - residential landlord and tenant act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
22. (03-H5862) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to access to public records.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
23. (03-H5578) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the simplification and clarification of the Rhode Island General Laws relating to public records.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
24. (03-H5516) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - disorderly conduct.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
25. (03-H5861) An Act relating to domestic relations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
26. (03-H6031) An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
27. (03-H5291) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts - state and municipal court compact.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
28. (03-H6278) An Act relating to property - deeds.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
29. (03-H5871) An Act relating to criminal offenses - impersonation and identity fraud.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
30. (03-H5294) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
31. (03-H5342) An Act relating to criminal procedure - warrants for arrest.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
32. (03-H6090) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - traffic stops statistics.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
33. (03-H5378) An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
34. (03-H5945) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - regulation of sales.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
35. (03-H5375) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminals - correctional institutions - parole.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
36. (03-H5825) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
37. (03-H5159) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
38. (03-H5350 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
39. (03-H5502) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - veterinary practice.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
40. (03-H5389) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - birth defects surveillance system.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
41. (03-H5954) An Act relating to business and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
42. (03-H5824) An Act relating to education - compulsory attendance.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
43. (03-H5843) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
44. (03-H5510) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Governor's Commission on Disabilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
45. (03-H6024) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
46. (03-H5953) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
47. (03-H5826) An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
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