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.40
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Fortieth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, April 23, 2003, and is called to order at 4:14 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:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative McHugh, 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, April 22, 2003, is approved as printed.
CORRECTION
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, January 14, 2003, is hereby corrected on page 4, column 2, by deleting lines 8 and 9 and inserting the following "Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations." therefor.
GUESTS
Representative Enos welcomes to the House Chambers guests from the Rhode Island Child Abuse Prevention Network, which promotes the prevention of child abuse and neglect. This is the Network's 5th year sponsoring the "Be a Hero to a Child" essay and poster campaign at the State House. The children and their everyday heroes are as follows:
From Cumberland, Representative Menard introduces Savonnah Pelitier with her hero, Mom. From North Providence, Representative Corvese introduces Krystal Kowalski with her hero, foster mom, Marie. From Barrington, Representative Story introduces Linus Joseph Kelly, Jr., with his hero, Mr. Green, Cub Scout Leader. From Johnston, Representative Cerra introduces Raphael Diaz with her hero stepdad, Tony. From Portsmouth, Representative Enos introduces Stefan Niassaney with his hero, Dad. From Newport, Representative Crowley introduces Tessa Ramirez Smith with her hero, Mom. From Warren, Representative Malik introduces Sean Jobin with his hero, Will. From Riverside, Representative Savage introduces Sam DiMatteo, with his hero, Dad.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(03-S 1012) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Baseball Cards of Rhode Island, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(03-S 887 as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(03-S 592) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(03-S 265) An Act relating to businesses and professions - patient protection act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(03-S 568) An Act relating to food and drugs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(03-S 1008) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(03-S 346) An Act relating to criminal procedure - expungement of criminal records.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 889) Joint Resolution stating findings of the Rhode Island General Assembly; rescinding, repealing, canceling, voiding and superseding any and all extant applications by the General Assembly of the state of Rhode Island heretofore made during any session thereof to the Congress of the United States of America to call a convention pursuant to the terms of Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing one or more amendments to that constitution; urging the general assemblies and legislatures of other states to do the same; directing that copies of this resolution be sent to specified persons.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 106 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study services to persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 86) An Act relating to electricians - apprentices.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(03-S 396) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to disability business enterprises.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(03-S 859 as amended) An Act relating to employment security - general provisions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
(03-S 857 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - workers' compensation insurance fund.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(03-H 6226) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(03-H 6227) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(03-H 6228) An Act authorizing the Bristol Warren Regional School District to finance construction of a new elementary school in Bristol, Rhode Island and additions, improvements and renovations to Hugh Cole Elementary School in Warren, Rhode Island, Byfield Elementary School in Bristol, Rhode Island, including site infrastructure and improvements, the furnishing and equipping thereof and the provision of architectural, engineering, surveying and other services necessary or appropriate therefor, and to issue not more than $38,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(03-S 952) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Givens Marine Survival Service Co., Inc.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(03-S 953) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Omni Multimedia Group Co., Inc.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(03-H 5751 as amended) An Act relating to the city of Providence.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6142) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - nontransparent windshields and windows.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6137) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - Rhode Island uniform commercial driver's license act.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6067) An Act relating to creating the Urban Infrastructure Commission.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6037) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veterans' Home.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6021) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - insurance premium finance agreements.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6020) An Act relating to securities.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6019) An Act relating to insurance - producer licensing act.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6018) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Business Regulation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6003) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6001) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to regulating oversight.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5917) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5911) An Act relating to businesses and professions - telephone sales.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5910) An Act relating to commercial law - gift certificates.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5901) An Act relating to insurance - nonrenewal and premium coverage changes.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5896) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - unsolicited telephone sales calls.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5083) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs - fruits and vegetables generally.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5850) An Act relating to businesses and professions - athlete agents.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5768) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - business corporations.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5753 as amended) An Act authorizing the city of Providence to convey certain property dedicated for park purposes.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5744) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - veterans' exemption - total disability.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5717) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - individual deferred annuities.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5546) An Act relating to the Economic Development Corporation.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5481) An Act relating to cities and towns - regulation of newspaper and magazine vending machines - public sidewalks.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5478) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - pharmacies.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5476) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - federal riot reinsurance reimbursement fund.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5409) An Act relating to banking law - dishonored checks.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5473) An Act relating to truth in lending and retail selling.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5472) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to responsibility of owners of rental vehicles.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6123) An Act relating to taxation.
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-S 114) An Act relating to the Secretary of State.
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 5349) An Act relating to domestic relations - adoption of children.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5507) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - nursing working mothers.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Representative Williams introduces (03-H 6352) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $100,000 to pay the claim of Donna J. Slater of 25 Houston Drive, Warwick, RI 02888.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Fox introduces (by request) (03-H 6353) An Act relating to divorce and separation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representatives Kennedy, McHugh and Lewiss introduce (03-H 6354) An Act in amendment of an act passed at the January session, 1937, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Shelter Harbor Fire District," approved April 27, 1937, as amended at the January session, 1950, approved April 25, 1950.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Fox introduces (03-H 6355) House Resolution amending House Resolution No. 133 entitled "House Resolution creating a special House defense economy planing commission" passed by the General Assembly at its January session A.D. 2003, and affective April 2, 2003.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Lewiss, Kennedy and McHugh introduce (03-H 6356) An Act relating to taxation - town of Westerly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Montanaro, Watson, Fox and Lima introduce (03-H 6357) House Resolution commending Helen Rathbun on being the recipient of the Oak Lawn Grange "Community Service Award".
Representative Montanaro requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Montanaro, seconded by Representatives Fox and Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
(For House Resolution,
see Appendix, this Journal.)
Representatives Corvese and Handy introduce (03-H 6358) 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 Corvese requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Corvese, seconded by Representatives Shanley, Petrarca, McHugh, Giannini, Handy, Ajello, Schadone, Williamson, Wasylyk, Savage, Shavers and Williams, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives McNamara, Fox, Almeida, Benson and Ajello introduce (03-H 6359) An Act relating to equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Read and referred to the Committee on Separation of Powers.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
1. (03-H5108) An Act relating to the Secretary of State.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Representative Fox moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Sherlock, Giannini, Benson, Aubin, Ajello, Lima and Williamson.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 59 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Shavers requests the journal to reflect that if she had voted on (03-H 5108), she would have voted in the affirmative.
There is no objection.
Majority Leader Fox requests to hold (03-H 5108) on the desk.
There is no objection.
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".
Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Anguilla, Montanaro, Kilmartin and Fox.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 64 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
On suggestion of the Honorable Speaker Murphy, and by unanimous consent, the Calendar for today is continued to tomorrow, due to computer technical difficulties.
Majority Whip Menard requests (03-S 898), item no. 41 on today's Calendar, be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 1, 2003.
There is no objection.
CONSENT CALENDAR
From the Consent Calendar is taken:
1. (03-H6298) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Patterson Dental Supply, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
Read and passed, on motion of Majority Leader Fox, seconded by Representative Lima, 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Honorable Speaker Murphy wishes Representative Williamson a very Happy "41st" Birthday.
Also:
Majority Leader Fox announces that the Committee on Finance will meet tomorrow at 12:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 35 of the State House to hear the GTech bill.
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:42 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Fox, seconded by Representative Watson, the House adjourns, on a voice vote.
LINDA McELROY Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE MATTHEW J. McHUGH
Lord, may it be Thy will, not our own, which governs our deliberations this day. Amen.
Appendix
(03-H 6357)
HOUSE RESOLUTION
COMMENDING HELEN RATHBUN ON BEING THE
RECIPIENT OF THE OAK LAWN GRANGE
"COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD"
Whereas, The Oak Lawn Grange is a favorite local meeting hall that provides the community with a way to gather, address common concerns, and enjoy each other's company. The Grange serves an important function in maintaining our families and assisting the neighboring community by initiating charitable pursuits, providing terrific occasions to socialize and wonderful opportunities to feel like you're a part of a large and caring family; and
Whereas, Community service has always been central to the Oak Lawn Grange's purpose and mission. To be honored with the "Community Service Award" from this organization is truly a significant achievement and Helen Rathbun is a genuinely deserving recipient; and
Whereas, Helen Rathbun began her involvement with the Oak Lawn Grange 70 years ago. Over the years she has served as Past Master, held various other offices with the Grange, and organized the creation of a memorial to Grange members at the Oak Lawn Grange Memorial Park; and
Whereas, Devotion to the community has been an integral part of Helen's life. Her myriad of contributions and accomplishments include: being the Chair of the Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church May Breakfast Committee; being actively involved in fundraising in order to help build the new Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church; spearheading the Oak Lawn Minstrel and Dance shows in order to raise funding for community programs and services; helping to create community floats for parades and patriotic events that pay tribute to the Armed Forces; organizing a neighborhood polio clinic at the Oak Lawn Grange Hall in 1958; and coordinating a food, clothing and money drive for neighborhood fire victims; and
Whereas, Inspired by a deep love for music, Helen is a patron of the Felix Fox Music Club, a lifetime member of the American Guild of Organists, and has inspired the congregations of several local churches where she has served as organist; and
Whereas,Helen remains incredibly and inspiringly active with many community organizations. She serves as an advisor with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program Committee at the Cranston Senior Services Center, has been a charter member of the Pawtuxet Valley Assembly of Rainbow Girls since 1933, has been a Cranston City employee, is President of the Cranston Municipal Retirees Association, and is the Founder and President of the Rathbun Family Association of Rhode Island & Vicinity; and
Whereas,Helen has always displayed those qualities and characteristics that are truly noble, admirable and exemplary. Through a lifetime of compassion, perseverance and good deeds, she is truly deserving of our gratitude and commendations; now, therefore be it
Resolved, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations hereby honors Helen Rathbun for dedicating such a significant portion of her life to the service of others. We congratulate her on being the recipient of the prestigious Oak Lawn Grange "Community Service Award" and wish for her continued health, happiness and success in all her future endeavors; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Helen Rathbun.
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 Wednesday, April 30, 2003:
1. (03-H6226) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (03-H6227) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (03-H6228) An Act authorizing the Bristol Warren Regional School District to finance construction of a new elementary school in Bristol, Rhode Island and additions, improvements and renovations to Hugh Cole Elementary School in Warren, Rhode Island, Byfield Elementary School in Bristol, Rhode Island, including site infrastructure and improvements, the furnishing and equipping thereof and the provision of architectural, engineering, surveying and other services necessary or appropriate therefor, and to issue not more than $38,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (03-S952) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Givens Marine Survival Service Co., Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
5. (03-S953) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Omni Multimedia Group Co., Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
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
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
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-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-S114) An Act relating to the Secretary of State.
Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.
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-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.
42. (03-H6106) Joint Resolution memorializing the United States Congress to enact a Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
43. (03-H5919) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
44. (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.
45. (03-H5956) An Act relating to education - alternative education programs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
46. (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".
47. (03-H5834) An Act relating to school committees and superintendents - middle schools.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
48. (03-H6048) An Act relating to the Family Independence Act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
49. (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".
50. (03-H5743) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
51. (03-H5646) An Act relating to public officers and employees - election workers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
52. (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".
53. (03-H5225) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
54. (03-H5226) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
55. (03-H5232) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
56. (03-H5234) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
57. (03-H5483) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration of vehicles.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
58. (03-H5625) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system - teachers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
59. (03-H6034) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
60. (03-H6036) An Act appropriating money for use by the Department of Labor and Training for Administrative Costs.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
61. (03-H6055) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island Student Investment Fund.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
62. (03-H5529) An Act relating to businesses and professions - electricians.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
63. (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".
64. (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".
65. (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".
66. (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".
67. (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".
68. (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".
69. (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.
70. (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".
71. (03-H5663) An Act relating to state affairs and government - open meetings.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
72. (03-H5661) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - Family Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
73. (03-H5256) An Act relating to preliminary proceedings in District Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
74. (03-H5160) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Personal Watercraft Safety Act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
75. (03-H5629) An Act relating to the Department of Administration - state tax officials.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
76. (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 legislative 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.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, April 30, 2003:
1. (03-H5751 as amended) An Act relating to the city of Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
2. (03-H6142) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - nontransparent windshields and windows.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (03-H6137) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - Rhode Island uniform commercial driver's license act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
4. (03-H6067) An Act relating to creating the Urban Infrastructure Commission.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (03-H6037) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veterans' Home.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (03-H6021) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - insurance premium finance agreements.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7. (03-H6020) An Act relating to securities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
8. (03-H6019) An Act relating to insurance - producer licensing act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
9. (03-H6018) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Business Regulation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
10. (03-H6003) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
11. (03-H6001) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to regulating oversight.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
12. (03-H5917) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
13. (03-H5911) An Act relating to businesses and professions - telephone sales.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
14. (03-H5910) An Act relating to commercial law - gift certificates.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
15. (03-H5901) An Act relating to insurance - nonrenewal and premium coverage changes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
16. (03-H5896) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - unsolicited telephone sales calls.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
17. (03-H5083) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs - fruits and vegetables generally.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
18. (03-H5850) An Act relating to businesses and professions - athlete agents.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
19. (03-H5768) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - business corporations.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
20. (03-H5753 as amended) An Act authorizing the city of Providence to convey certain property dedicated for park purposes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
21. (03-H5744) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - veterans' exemption - total disability.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
22. (03-H5717) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - individual deferred annuities.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
23. (03-H5546) An Act relating to the Economic Development Corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
24. (03-H5481) An Act relating to cities and towns - regulation of newspaper and magazine vending machines - public sidewalks.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
25. (03-H5478) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - pharmacies.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
26. (03-H5476) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - federal riot reinsurance reimbursement fund.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
27. (03-H5409) An Act relating to banking law - dishonored checks.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
28. (03-H5473) An Act relating to truth in lending and retail selling.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
29. (03-H5472) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to responsibility of owners of rental vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
30. (03-H6123) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
31. (03-H5349) An Act relating to domestic relations - adoption of children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
33. (03-H5507) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - nursing working mothers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 1, 2003:
1. (03-S898) An Act relating to taxation - Pawtucket.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO Clerk of the House
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
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