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.46 |
Wednesday, May 7, 2003 |
Forty-sixth Day |
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, and is called to order at 4:16 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable William J. Murphy, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 69 members present and 6 members absent as follows:
PRESENT - 69: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
ABSENT - 6: Representatives Anderson, Callahan, Faria, Menard, Reilly, Shavers.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Picard, 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, May 6, 2003, is approved as printed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Rene Menard will be absent from session today, Wednesday, May 7, and tomorrow, Thursday, May 8, due to a death in the family.
Also:
Representative Lima wishes Representative Williams a very Happy Birthday.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(03-S 1061) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Eastern Vision Group, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(03-S 1063) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Snoopy's Diner Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(03-S 1064) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Delmar Aero Corp.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(03-S 143) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to indebtedness of towns and cities - municipal deficits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(03-S 354) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(03-S 501 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - railroad preservation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-S 149) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-S 150) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-S 225) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system - contributions and benefits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-S 370) An Act relating to towns and cities - relief of injured and deceased firefighters and police officers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-S 746) An Act relating to taxation - sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-S 658) An Act relating to causes of action.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 758) An Act relating to criminal procedure - criminal injuries compensation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 244 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentence and execution.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 386) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - interstate compact on juveniles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 463) An Act relating to sentence and execution.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(03-S 1067) Joint Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of our colleague, the late Representative Mabel M. Anderson.
Representative Fox requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Fox, seconded by Representatives Naughton, Watson and Williams, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 63: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
TRANSFER OF BILL
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(03-H 6256) An Act relating to health and safety - state building code.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Moura, Costantino and McHugh introduce (03-H 6422) Joint Resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Menard, Gallison and Brien introduce (03-H 6423) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Costantino, Ginaitt, Slater, Mumford and Coderre introduce (03-H 6424) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $103,169 for the Ocean State Adult Immunization Coalition.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Anguilla and Gallison introduce (03-H 6425) House Resolution honoring Mario Mancieri on being roasted by the Bristol 4th of July Committee.
Representative Anguilla requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Anguilla, seconded by Representative Fox, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative Dennigan requests to have hard copies of amendments available for all Representatives to view prior to voting on the bill.
The Honorable Speaker announces that amendments will be available on tables to the right and left sides of the Chambers.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar are taken:
1. (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".
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
2. (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".
Representative Giannini moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Naughton, Cerra, Picard, Ajello, Moura and Moffitt.
By unanimous consent, Representative Giannini, seconded by Representatives Sherlock, Naughton, Cerra and Benson, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-H 5389) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (03-H 5389) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - BIRTH DEFECTS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM," as follows:
(1) On page 1, by deleting all of the language on lines 18 and 19.
Respectfully submitted,
EILEEN S. NAUGHTON
Representative, District 21
The motion to amend is read and prevails 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, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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 Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
3. (03-H5954) An Act relating to business and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Representative Giannini moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Handy, McNamara and Slater.
Representatives Watson, Giannini and Costantino discuss the act.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 53 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 53: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Carter, Coderre, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 2: Representatives Coogan, Gorham.
4. (03-H5824) An Act relating to education - compulsory attendance.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Representative Giannini moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Ajello, Picard and Cerra.
Representative Savage discusses the act.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2003.
5. (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".
Representative Handy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Wasylyk and Cerra.
Representatives Watson, Handy, Shanley, Moura, Giannini and Long discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 40 members voting in the affirmative and 19 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Anguilla, Aubin, Brien, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, McManus, McNamara, Moran, Moura, Naughton, San Bento, Schadone, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Tejada, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 19: Representatives Amaral, Benson, Coogan, Gorham, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, Moffitt, Mumford, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Story, Trillo, Watson.
6. (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".
Representative Giannini moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Naughton, Cerra, Lima and McNamara.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 59 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 59: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
7. (03-H6024) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Representative Giannini moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Fox and Naughton.
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, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
8. (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".
Representative Giannini moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Fox and Lima.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 58 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 58: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
9. (03-H5826) An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Representative McNamara moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Ajello, Aubin and Giannini.
Representatives Picard, McNamara, Gorham, Ginaitt, Trillo, Sherlock, Amaral, Crowley, Savage, Lima and Giannini discuss the act.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 60: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson.
NAYS - 2: Representatives Gorham, Watson.
10. (03-H5252) An Act relating to the National Guard.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Carter, Gallison, McHugh, Kennedy, Brien, Benson, Aubin, Fox, Moran, Malik, Coderre, San Bento, Cerra, McManus, Long, Anguilla, Dennigan, McNamara, Rose, Ajello and Slater.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 64 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 64: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Schadone, Scott, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
11. (03-H5751 as amended) An Act relating to the city of Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Ajello, Moura, Williams, Slater, Coderre and Fox.
Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 65: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Trillo.
12. (03-H6142) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - nontransparent windshields and windows.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Moura, Ginaitt, Enos, Slater and San Bento.
Representatives Handy, Ajello and Trillo discuss the act.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 44 members voting in the affirmative and 17 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Anderson, Anguilla, Brien, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Ginaitt, Harwood, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McNamara, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Wasylyk, Watson, Winfield.
NAYS - 17: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Aubin, Benson, Caprio, Coogan, Gorham, Handy, McHugh, McManus, Moffitt, Montanaro, Picard, Scott, Trillo, Voccola, Williams.
13. (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".
Representative Long moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Amaral.
Representatives Moura and Kennedy discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
14. (03-H6067) An Act relating to creating the Urban Infrastructure Commission.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Dennigan and Handy.
By unanimous consent, Representative Dennigan, seconded by Representative Kennedy, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-H 6067)
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (03-H 6067) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CREATING THE URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION," as follows:
(1) On page 2, line 11, by deleting the word and numerals "June 1, 2004" and inserting in place thereof the word and numerals "February 15, 2004".
(2) On page 2, line 13, by deleting the word and numeral "thirteen (13)" and inserting in place thereof the word and numeral "eleven (11)".
(3) On page 4, line 5, by deleting the word and numerals "June 1, 2003" and inserting in place thereof the word and numerals "February 15, 2004".
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH M. DENNIGAN
Representative, District 62
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 61: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
Representatives Watson, Dennigan, Montanaro, Naughton, Kennedy and Moura discuss the act as amended.
Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 57 members voting in the affirmative and 5 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 57: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Petrarca, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 5: Representatives Crowley, Gorham, Naughton, Trillo, Watson.
15. (03-H6037) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veterans' Home.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Carter, Coderre, Long, Amaral and Moffitt.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 66 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 66: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
Representative Gallison requests to hold the act on the desk.
There is no objection.
16. (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".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Fox.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 63: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Coogan.
17. (03-H6020) An Act relating to securities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Fox and Story.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 59 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 59: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 2: Representatives Coogan, Petrarca.
18. (03-H6019) An Act relating to insurance - producer licensing act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Long moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Moura.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 59 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 59: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Coogan.
19. (03-H6018) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Business Regulation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Fox.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 57 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 57: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Landroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Coogan.
20. (03-H6003) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Fox.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 61: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
AFFIDAVIT
I, Peter L. Lewiss, State
Representative, District 37, hereby under oath, depose and say:
1. I expect to be called upon, in my capacity as State
Representative, to participate in the consideration of, and vote upon: (03-H 6001) (Substitute "A").
2. I have the following interest in the matter listed under paragraph 1, above:
My law firm is legal counsel for Westerly Community Credit Union.
3. In compliance with Section 36-14-6(1) & (2)A of the General Laws, I hereby request the Speaker of the House
of Representatives to excuse me from voting on or participating in the consideration of the matter described in paragraph 1, above.
PETER L. LEWISS
Representative, District 37
State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of May, A.D. 2003.
THOMAS J. WINFIELD
Notary Public
Representative Lewiss is excused from voting on or participating in the consideration of the matter described in paragraph 1, above.
WILLIAM J. MURPHY
Speaker of the House
of Representatives
CALENDAR
21. (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".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Carter and Benson.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 58 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 58: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 3: Representatives Coogan, Gorham, McNamara.
22. (03-H5917) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative San Bento.
Representatives Ajello, Handy, Trillo, Gorham and Long discuss the act.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 39 members voting in the affirmative and 22 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 39: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Anderson, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Harwood, Kennedy, Lally, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Malik, Montanaro, Moura, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, San Bento, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Tejada, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 22: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Coogan, Gorham, Handy, Laroche, Long, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moran, Mumford, Rose, Savage, Scott, Story, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams.
23. (03-H5911) An Act relating to businesses and professions - telephone sales.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Naughton, Wasylyk, Benson, Lima, Aubin, San Bento, Coogan, Lewiss, Cerra, Tejada, Costantino, Gallison and Ginaitt.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 61: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Gorham.
24. (03-H5910) An Act relating to commercial law - gift certificates.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Rose, Montanaro, Coderre, Savage, Lally, Wasylyk, Cerra, Lewiss, Carter, Sherlock, Brien, Lima, Benson, Naughton and Williamson.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 60: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Gorham.
25. (03-H5901) An Act relating to insurance - nonrenewal and premium coverage changes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Fox and Lewiss.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 64 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 64: The Honorable Speaker Murphy and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
26. (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".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Gallison, Brien, Lima, Cerra, Lewiss, Wasylyk, Naughton, Corvese, Moffitt, Trillo, Story, Long, Savage and Amaral.
Representatives Lally, Kennedy, McHugh and Gorham discuss the act.
NOW PRESIDING
At 5:34 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker Murphy yields the rostrum to the Honorable Deputy Speaker Winfield.
CALENDAR
Representatives Watson and Moura continue to discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 59 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 59: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 2: Representatives Gorham, Watson.
27. (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".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives McHugh, Benson, Brien, Carter, Lima, Naughton, Lewiss, Cerra, Caprio, Picard, Moran, Costantino, Lowe, Ginaitt, Malik, Corvese, Slater, Coogan, Lally, Enos, Montanaro, Moffitt and Mumford.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 61: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Harwood, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
28. (03-H5850) An Act relating to businesses and professions - athlete agents.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
POINT OF ORDER
Representative Watson rises on a point of order to inquire as to the procedure for obtaining a copy of a recorded vote.
Representative Naughton observes that the machine which prints the vote records has been moved to the office of the
Clerk of the House
, and that any member may ask a page to obtain a vote record copy from that office.
CALENDAR
29. (03-H5768) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - business corporations.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Lewiss, Scott and Benson.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 58 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 58: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 2: Representatives Coogan, Gorham.
30. (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.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Ajello, Williams, Slater, Corvese and Moura.
Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 61: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
31. (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".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Fox, Shanley, Slater, Cerra, Carter, Benson, Naughton and Moffitt.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 61: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Flaherty, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, San Bento, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
32. (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".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Fox and Corvese.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 54 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 54: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McManus, McNamara, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 2: Representatives Gorham, McHugh.
33. (03-H5546) An Act relating to the Economic Development Corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Lewiss, Dennigan, Enos, Laroche, Savage, Naughton and Benson.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 57 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 57: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
34. (03-H5481) An Act relating to cities and towns - regulation of newspaper and magazine vending machines - public sidewalks.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Crowley, Handy and Mumford.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 57 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 57: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Carter, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
35. (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".
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
36. (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".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Picard.
Representatives Gorham and Kennedy discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 55 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 55: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Picard, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Tejada, Trillo, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
37. (03-H5409) An Act relating to banking law - dishonored checks.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Enos requests to place the act on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
Representative Watson objects.
Representative Enos, seconded by Representatives Williams, Lally, Laroche, Shanley and Smith, moves to place the act on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
The motion prevails, on a roll call vote, 48 members voting in the affirmative and 4 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Representatives Ajello, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Moura, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Rose, Schadone, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 4: Representatives Gorham, Mumford, Scott, Watson.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
38. (03-H5473) An Act relating to truth in lending and retail selling.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Naughton, Benson, Williamson, Tejada, Cerra, Williams and Ajello.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 58 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 58: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Rose, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Gorham.
39. (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".
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Fox.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 55 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 55: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Rose, Savage, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 1: Representative Gorham.
40. (03-H6123) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Lally, Shanley, Long, Lewiss, Caprio and Carter.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 58 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 58: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 0.
41. (03-H5349) An Act relating to domestic relations - adoption of children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2003.
42. (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".
Representative Giannini moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Handy, Naughton, Ginaitt, Cerra, Aubin, Kennedy, Williams and Ajello.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 54 members voting in the affirmative and 5 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 54: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Brien, Caprio, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Winfield.
NAYS - 5: Representatives Carter, Gorham, Scott, Trillo, Williamson.
43. (03-H5625) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system - teachers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Representative Mumford moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Rose, Ajello, Savage, Lewiss, Costantino, Sherlock, Gallison, Aubin, Benson and Laroche.
Representatives Montanaro, Benson and Mumford discuss the act.
Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 50 members voting in the affirmative and 6 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 50: Representatives Ajello, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Fox, Gallison, Giannini, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McNamara, Moffitt, Montanaro, Moran, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Petrarca, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Scott, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Williams, Williamson.
NAYS - 6: Representatives Amaral, Gorham, Long, McManus, Watson, Winfield.
44. (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".
Representative Corvese moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Schadone, McNamara, Carter, Petrarca, Malik and Cerra.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 52 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 52: Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anguilla, Aubin, Benson, Brien, Caprio, Carter, Cerra, Coderre, Coogan, Corvese, Dennigan, DeSimone, Enos, Fox, Gallison, Ginaitt, Handy, Kennedy, Lally, Landroche, Laroche, Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, McHugh, McManus, McNamara, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Naughton, Palumbo, Petrarca, Rose, Savage, Schadone, Shanley, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Story, Tejada, Trillo, Voccola, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.
NAYS - 2: Representatives Gorham, Scott.
On suggestion of Majority Leader Fox, and by unanimous consent, the Calendar for today is continued to Thursday, May 8, 2003.
HOLD ON THE DESK
Representative Scott requests to hold (03-H 5896) on the desk.
There is no objection.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, to the Honorable Secretary of State, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith, with the exception of (03-H 5896), (03-H 6067), and (03-H 6037).
ANNOUNCEMENT
Representative Williamson announces that the Joint Committee on Highway Safety will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 313 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:12 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative McNamara, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Nicholas Mottola; on motion of Representative Brien, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Raymond Dubois and Ruth Dumaine; seconded by Representatives Fox and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
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INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE ROGER A. PICARD
Thank you God for Your presence here with us and Your blessings on this Assembly today and every day. Amen.
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TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(03-S 1067) Joint Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of our colleague, the late Representative Mabel M. Anderson.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 8, 2003:
1. (03-H6405) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Bayrose, LLC.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
2. (03-H6406) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Block Island Anchor House Inn, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
3. (03-S1063) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Snoopy's Diner Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
4. (03-S1064) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Delmar Aero Corp.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 13, 2003:
1. (03-H6411) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Precision Woodworking Co., Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Wednesday, May 7, 2003
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CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 8, 2003:
1. (03-H5824) An Act relating to education - compulsory attendance.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
2. (03-H5349) An Act relating to domestic relations - adoption of children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
3. (03-H5680) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
4. (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.
5. (03-H5919) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.
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-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-H5164) (Substitute "A") An Act creating a House study commission to study all aspects of care of students in the school setting.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10. (03-H5474) An Act relating to unfair sales practices.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
11. (03-H5909) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - small employer health insurance availability act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
12. (03-H5282) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - wholesale licenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
13. (03-H5897) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to securities.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
14. (03-H5017) (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".
15. (03-H5707) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
16. (03-H5370) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Economic Development Corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
17. (03-H5361) An Act relating to insurance - health maintenance organizations.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
18. (03-H6066) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance - motor vehicle body replacement parts.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
19. (03-H6005) An Act relating to health and safety - health care accessibility and quality assurance act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
20. (03-H6002) An Act relating to trust powers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
21. (03-H5280) An Act relating to commercial - general regulating provisions - deceptive trade practices.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
22. (03-H5187) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - mobile and manufactured homes.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
23. (03-H5479) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property - mortgage foreclosures.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
24. (03-H5215) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
25. (03-H5368) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to unfair competition and practices.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
26. (03-H6004) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities and regulating oversight.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
27. (03-H5765) An Act relating to health insurance coverage - dentists.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
28. (03-H6181) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - small employer health insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
29. (03-S898) An Act relating to taxation - Pawtucket.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
30. (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".
31. (03-H5840) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health care - home and community care services to the elderly.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
32. (03-H5951) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - physical therapists.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
33. (03-H5459) An Act relating to education - the Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
34. (03-H5949) An Act relating to food and drugs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
35. (03-H5435) An Act relating to complaints of harassment.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
36. (03-H5895) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - confidentiality of health care communications and information act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
37. (03-H6090) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - traffic stops statistics.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
38. (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".
39. (03-H5458) An Act relating to education - cooperative service among school districts.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
40. (03-H5504) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to licensing and monitoring of child care providers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
41. (03-H5828) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
42. (03-H5829) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to develop a recommended plan for the collection and recycling of electronic waste.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
43. (03-H5841) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to long-term care - ombudsperson.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
44. (03-H5844) An Act relating to towns and cities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
45. (03-H5845) An Act relating to health and safety - establishing the sepsis information act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
46. (03-H5924) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
47. (03-H6071) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substances act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
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CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 13, 2003:
1. (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".
2. (03-H5350 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
3. (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".
4. (03-H6354) 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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (03-H6356) An Act relating to taxation - town of Westerly.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (03-H6043) Joint Resolution declaring June as "Rivers Month" in the State of Rhode Island.
Committee on Environment and Natural Resources recommends passage.
7. (03-H6111) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - nurses.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
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CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 14, 2003:
1. (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".
2. (03-H5850) An Act relating to businesses and professions - athlete agents.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (03-H5409) An Act relating to banking law - dishonored checks.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Clerk of the House
Wednesday, May 7, 2003
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