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 sixth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight.
Volume 125, No. 13 Tuesday, February 3, 1998 Thirteenth Day


The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, February 3, 1998, and is called to order at 5:10 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 97 members present and 3 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 97: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken-Salandria, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Panciera, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Voccola, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT - 3: Representatives Fleury, Lowe, Menard.

INVOCATION




The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Rose, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)


APPROVAL OF RECORD

By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Thursday, January 29, 1998, is approved as printed.

GUEST


Representative Benoit welcomes to the House as a guest Laurent Lienard, currently a law student in his fourth year at the Catholic University Louvainla, Neuve, Belgium.

Also:

Representative Bierman welcomes to the House Chambers Tom Petranoff and Dennis Pottow.

COMMUNICATION



The Honorable Speaker announces the receipt of the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES


February 3, 1998

The Honorable John B. Harwood
Speaker of the House
323 State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Please be advised that I will be out-of-state from Wednesday, February 4th until Monday February 9th. Hence, I will not be able to attend the General Assembly sessions during that period.

Sincerely,

LEONA A. KELLEY
Representative, District 49

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

ANNOUNCEMENT


Representative Millard will be out of state and unable to attend session on February 3, 4 and 5.

NEW BUSINESS


Representatives Carter and Benson introduce (98-H 7707) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Carter and Benson introduce (98-H 7708) An Act relating to cigarette tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Carter, Garvey, Coelho, Benson and Kelley introduce (98-H 7709) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representative Carter introduces (by request) (98-H 7710) An Act relating to the retirement of members of the State Police.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Carter, Benson, Aiken-Salandria, Garvey and Henseler introduce (98-H 7711) An Act relating to motor vehicles- motor vehicle reparations act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Carter, Benson and Kelley introduce (98-H 7712) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Carter, Benson, Kelley and Carpenter introduce (98-H 7713) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Flaherty and Faria introduce (98-H 7714) An Act relating to law enforcement officer's bill of rights.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Flaherty and Faria introduce (98-H 7715) An Act relating to probation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Flaherty and C. Levesque introduce (98-H 7716) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Flaherty and Faria introduce (98-H 7717) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Flaherty and Faria introduce (98-H 7718) An Act relating to businesses and professions architects.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Flaherty and Faria introduce (98-H 7719) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - correctional officers - arbitrators.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Faria and Farrell introduce (98-H 7720) An Act relating to towns and cities -Central Falls Municipal Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative C. Levesque introduces (98-H 7721) An Act relating to human services - public assistance act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives C. Levesque, Benoit and Ajello introduce (98-H 7722) An Act relating to taxation = adult and child day care assistance and development tax credit.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Simonian introduces (98-H 7723) An Act relating to landlord/tenant relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives C. Levesque, Montanaro, G. Levesque and Ajello introduce (98-H 7724) An Act relating to public property and works.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative C. Levesque introduces (98-H 7725) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Faria and Farrell introduce (98-H 7726) An Act relating to the city of Central Falls - Juvenile Hearing Board.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Barr introduces (98-H 7727) An Act relating to the award of municipal contracts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Kelley, Carter, Walter, M. Anderson, Benson and Garvey introduce (98-H 7728) An Act relating to education- curriculum.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Williamson introduces (98(H 7729) An Act relating to gambling revenue sharing by the cities and towns.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Williamson introduces (98-H 7730) An Act relating to evidence.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Williamson, Murphy, Flaherty and Faria introduce (98-H 7731) An Act relating to sales and use tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kelley, Campbell, Carter, Walter, M. Anderson and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7732) An Act relating to health and safety - cemeteries - scattering of ashes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Kelley, Campbell, Carter, Benson, Walter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7733) An Act relating to education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Reilly, San Bento, Montalbano, Carpenter, Kilmartin and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7734) An Act relating to commercial law - unfair sales practices.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Benoit, Coderre, Metts, Dennigan and C. Levesque introduce (98-H 7735) An Act relating to human services - health care for families.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Rose and Coelho introduce (98-H 7736) An Act relating to workers' compensation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor,

Representatives Benoit, Coderre, Dennigan, Henseler, Picard and Barone introduce (98-H 7737) An Act prohibiting changes to health plan coverage for the life of the contract.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Walter introduces (98-H 7738) An Act naming the Misquamicut State Beach facility for James J. Federico, Jr.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions.

Representatives Metts, Carpenter, Benoit, Shavers and Slater introduce (98-H 7739) An Act relating to taxation sales tax surcharge on firearms and ammunition.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Reilly, Carter, Palangio, Russo and Moura introduce (98-H 7740) An Act relating to insurance - motor vehicle damage appraisers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Barr introduces (98-H 7741) An Act relating to military affairs and defense independent military organization.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Representatives Reilly, Palangio, Winfield, Slater, Palumbo and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7742) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Williamson introduces (98-H 7743) An Act relating to domestic relations -support of children - prepaid support.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7744) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7745) An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Kilmartin and Montanaro introduce (98-H 7746) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Reilly, McNamara, Benson, Ginaitt, Carpenter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7747) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7748) An Act relating to residential landlord and tenant act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Williamson and Murphy introduce (98-H 7749) House Resolution respectfully requesting the State Traffic Commission to install a traffic control signal in the town of West Warwick.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Williamson, Murphy and Flaherty introduce (98-H 7750) An Act relating to trusts for minors.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Voccola and Russo introduce (98-H 7751) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Agency.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives San Bento, Montalbano, Reilly, Kilmartin and Menard introduce (98-H 7752) An Act relating to labor- wages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Menard, Barr, Reilly and Burlingame introduce (98-H 7753) An Act relating to taxation - sales and use taxes- enforcement and collection.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Ferguson, Carter and Campbell introduce (98-H 7754) House Resolution extending the reporting date of the special House commission to study the budgetary impact of the reorganization of the Sheriffs, Marshals and Capitol Police.

Representative Ferguson requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Ferguson, seconded by Representative Salisbury, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Ferguson, Millard and Malik introduce (98-H 7755) House Resolution extending the reporting date of the special House commission to study the feasibility of moving the First Division District Court to Bristol County from the Garrahy Complex.

Representative Ferguson requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Ferguson, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Fox, Sherlock, Panciera, San Bento and Moura introduce (98-H 7756) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives San Bento, Montalbano and Fox introduce (98-H 7757) An Act relating to Rhode Island tourism and development- taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Ajello introduces (98-H 7758) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $100,000 for Veteran's Memorial Auditorium Foundation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Ajello introduces (98-H 7759) An Act relating to elections - campaign contributions - expenditure reporting.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Winfield, Burlingame, Palangio, Pisaturo, George and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7760) An Act relating to taxation - sales tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Metts, Shavers, Benson, Lopes, Carpenter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7761) House Resolution proclaiming the month of February as Black History Month in Rhode Island.

Representative Metts requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Metts, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Winfield and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 7762) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for Smithfield Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Long and Kelley introduce (98-H 7763) An Act relating to elections public financing of election campaigns.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Simonian introduces (98-H 7764) An Act relating to Section 8 tenant-based rental certificate and rental voucher programs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Winfield and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 7765) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,500 for Smithfield Fire Department.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Benoit, Faria, Reilly, Carpenter, Palangio and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7766) An Act relating to state affairs and government - video lottery terminal.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Iwuc, Munschy, Malik, Reilly, Menard and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7767) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Fox, Moura, San Bento, Slater and Carpenter introduce (98-H 7768) An Act relating to the gasoline tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Menard, Barr, Montalbano and Winfield introduce (98-H 7769) An Act relating to sports, racing and athletics.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Pires introduces (98-H 7770) An Act relating to education aid.

Representative Pires requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Pires, seconded by Representative Salisbury, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 67 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 67: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Burlingame, Callahan, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Voccola, Walter, Williamson.

NAYS --0.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
By agreement of the majority and the minority, the Parliamentarian will read the remaining New Business into the record.

There is no objection.

Also:

The Honorable Speaker announces the desk will be held open in order to receive New Business.

There is no objection.

NEW BUSINESS


Representatives Giannini, Carpenter, Slater, Russo, Lima and Wasylyk introduce (98-H 7771) An Act relating to taxation- public safety excise tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Montanaro and Bierman introduce (98-H 7772) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,500 for "Community in Bloom" - Oaklawn Grange.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative C. Levesque introduces (98-H 7773) An Act relating to public officers and employees - insurance coverage of retired employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives George, Inman, Benoit, Menard, Winfield and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7774) An Act relating to human services - public assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Flaherty and Faria introduce (98-H 7775) An Act relating to the retirement system contributions and benefits correctional officers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Winfield and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 7776) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $20,000 for Smithfield Senior Center.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Pires introduces (98-H 7777) An Act relating to public officers and employees -retirement system.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Walter and Campbell introduce (98-H 7778) Joint Resolution to approve and publish, and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (elections - biennial legislative session - state budget and convening special session of the General Assembly).

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Callahan, Long, Campbell and Kelley introduce (98-H 7779) An Act relating to election - campaign contributions and expenditures reporting.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Winfield and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 7780) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,500 for the Smithfield police department.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7781) An Act relating to taxation - motor vehicles - alternative fueled vehicle incentives.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives San Bento, Montalbano, Kilmartin and Menard introduce (98-H 7782) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Faria introduces (98-H 7783) An Act relating to teachers' retirement.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives McNamara, Sherlock, Hetherington, Palumbo and Naughton introduce (98-H 7784) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for the House of Hope in Warwick.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives San Bento, Winfield and Montalbano introduce (98-H 7785) An Act relating to the information resources management board - roles and duties.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Fox, Moura, Giannini, San Bento and Smith introduce (98-H 7786) An Act relating to education - permanent school fund.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Giannini, Crowley, Fox, Faria, San Bento and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7787) An Act creating the Rhode Island urban education act of 1998.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives McNamara, Sherlock, Hetherington, Aiken-Salandria and Naughton introduce (98-H 7788) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $60,000 for the Warwick fire fighters' soccer club.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Pires introduces (98-H 7789) An Act relating to the retirement system -administration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Malik, Rose, Dennigan, Coelho, Barone and Ferguson introduce (98-H 7790) An Act relating to regional tourism districts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives McNamara, Coelho, Ferguson and Garvey introduce (98-H 7791) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $30,000 for Korean War Veterans of Rhode Island, Inc.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kilmartin, M. Anderson, Coderre and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7792) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for Daughters of the American Revolution -Pawtucket chapter.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Sherlock introduces (98-H 7793) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Garvey, Benson, Carter, Rabideau and Coelho introduce (98-H 7794) An Act relating to certification of child care and youth serving agency workers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Dennigan, Malik, Shavers, Rose, Farrell and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7795) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study all aspects of organ donations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative S. Anderson introduces (98-H 7796) An Act relating to compulsory attendance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Dennigan and C. Levesque introduce (98-H 7797) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Dennigan, Sherlock, Winfield, Montanaro, Kelley and Rabideau introduce (98-H 7798) An Act relating to taxation - nursing home residents.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Hetherington, Dennigan, Ajello, Benoit and Costantino introduce (98-H 7799) An Act relating to health care.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Dennigan, Rose, Farrell and Aiken-Salandria introduce (98-H 7800) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses -anatomical gifts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Fox, Costantino, Cicilline, Murphy and Giannini introduce (98-H 7801) An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act - limitations on and permitted disclosures.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Fox, Costantino, Carpenter, Slater and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7802) An Act relating to motor vehicles - ice cream trucks.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representative Lowe introduces (98-H 7803) House Resolution respectfully requesting the state traffic commission to install a traffic control device in the town of Burrillville.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Garvey, Carter, Coelho and Ginaitt introduce (98-H 7804) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - miscellaneous rules.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Aiken-Salandria, Naughton, Slater, Dennigan, Shavers and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7805) An Act relating to nursing homes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Reilly, Iwuc and Kelley introduce (98-H 7806) An Act relating to naming the airport connector the Mary Brennan Parkway.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions.

Representatives Reilly, Garvey, Carter, San Bento, Kelley and McNamara introduce (98-H 7807) An Act relating to curriculum.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Kelley, Callahan, Rabideau, Walter, Dennigan and Campbell introduce (98-H 7808) An Act relating to scenic highways.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Menard and Barr introduce (98-H 7809) An Act relating to deceptive trade practices - appliances.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Faria introduces (98-H 7810) An Act relating to businesses and professions -requiring the registration of roofing contractors.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Simonian introduces (98-H 7811) An Act relating to city housing authorities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Benoit, Costantino, Barone, Hetherington and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7812) An Act relating to health and safety - restrictions on tobacco product advertising and promotion.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Winfield, Palangio, Martineau and Jacquard introduce (98-H 7813) An Act relating to state aid.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Jacquard, Cambio, Simonian, Henseler San Bento and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7814) An Act relating to commercial law - deceptive trade practices.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Smith, Lima, DeSimone and Palumbo introduce (98-H 7815) An Act relating to the Department of Human Services- truancy outreach system.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Benoit, Barone, Coderre, Hetherington and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7816) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Ginaitt, Dennigan and Benoit introduce (98-H 7817) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Burlingame, Benoit, Munschy, Martineau, Crowley and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7818) An Act relating to residency Woonsocket.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Ginaitt and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7819) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Fox, Menard, Moura, Slater and C. Levesque introduce (98-H 7820) An Act relating to workers' compensation insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Ginaitt and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7821) An Act relating to physician assistants.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Smith, Montanaro, Lima, Barr and Palumbo introduce (98-H 7822) An Act relating to education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Reilly, Carter, Naughton, Kennedy and Henseler introduce (98-H 7823) An Act relating to refuse disposal.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Fox, Ferguson, Sherlock, C. Levesque and Cicilline introduce (98-H 7824) An Act relating to waters and navigation - oil spill response fund.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Aiken-Salandria, Henseler, Naughton, Flaherty, Sherlock and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7825) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- air carriers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Cicilline, Carpenter, Coderre, Fox and Benoit introduce (98-H 7826) An Act relating to education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7827) An Act relating to the board of tenant's affairs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Inman introduces (98-H 7828) An Act relating to towns and cities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Montanaro, Palumbo, Lanzi, Pisaturo and Bierman introduce (98-H 7829) An Act relating to property subject to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Cicilline, Moura, Ajello, Costantino, Fox and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7830) An Act relating to franchises.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7831) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - community antenna television systems.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Dennigan, Henseler, Benoit, George, Sherlock and Montanaro introduce (98-H 7832) An Act relating to health insurance coverage mental health.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Kilmartin, M. Anderson, Coderre, Montalbano, San Bento and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7833) An Act relating to personal income tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Smith, Moura, DeSimone and McGowan introduce (98-H 7834) An Act relating to state affairs and government- economic development assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives McNamara, Sherlock, Aiken-Salandria and Naughton introduce (98-H 7835) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $6,500 for the Gaspee Day Committee.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Sherlock introduces (98-H 7836) An Act relating to education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Sherlock introduces (98-H 7837) An Act relating to public property and works -management and disposal of property.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Giannini, Carpenter, Cicilline, Lima and Slater introduce (98-H 7838) An Act relating to state aid.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7839) An Act relating to perjury and false swearing.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Reilly, McNamara, Aiken-Salandria, San Bento, and Montalbano introduce (98-H 7840) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $6,036,000 for state aid to cities and towns.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Cambio and Jacquard introduce (98-H 7841) An Act relating to the commission on the deaf and hearing impaired.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Cambio and Jacquard introduce (98-H 7842) An Act relating to health and safety - commission on the deaf and hearing impaired.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Smith and Moura introduce (98-H 7843) An Act relating to sports, racing and athletics.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Crowley introduces (98-H 7844) An Act relating to education teachers' retirement.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Crowley, Benoit, Giannini, Cicilline, C. Levesque and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7845) An Act relating to education - requiring certain schools to institute a breakfast program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Ferguson, Farrell, Winfield, Coderre, Benson and Lanzi introduce (98-H 7846) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Cicilline, Slater, Costantino, Fox and Ajello introduce (98-H 7847) An Act relating to family independence act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lally, Carter, Garvey and Kelley introduce (98-H 7848) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Montanaro, DeSimone, Lanzi, Moura and McCauley introduce (98-H 7849) An Act relating to state aid.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Lopes introduces (98-H 7850) An Act relating to postsecondary student financial assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kilmartin, M. Anderson, Coderre, Montalbano, Benoit and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7851) An Act relating to personal income tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kilmartin, Coderre, Montalbano, Benoit and Dennigan introduce (98-H 7852) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for the Pawtucket D.A.R.E. program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Lopes introduces (98-H 7853) An Act relating to education financial assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Sherlock introduces (98-H 7854) An Act relating to the retirement system.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Fox, Murphy, Ferguson, Williamson and C. Levesque introduce (98-H 7855) An Act relating to businesses and professions -athletic agents.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Sherlock, Flaherty, McNamara, Aiken-Salandria and Naughton introduce (98-H 7856) An Act relating to aeronautics- airports and landing fields.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Sherlock introduces (98-H 7857) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Montanaro, McGowan, McCauley and Moura introduce (98-H 7858) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives DeSimone and Montalbano introduce (98-H 7859) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for the Marieville Neighborhood Association.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Cambio, Bierman, Anzeveno, Reilly, Giannini and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7860) An Act relating to health and safety alternatives to abortion information act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kennedy, Henseler, Naughton, Carter, Quick and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7861) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of the Environment

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Fox, Sherlock, Shavers, Moura and Costantino introduce (98-H 7862) An Act creating the community and neighborhood partnership tax credit act of 1998.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 7863) An Act relating to public motor vehicles (limousines).

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Crowley and Fox introduce (98-H 7864) An Act relating to state affairs and government Rhode Island tourism and development.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Crowley and Shavers introduce (98-H 7865) An Act relating to the transportation of pupils beyond city and town limits.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Martineau, Munschy, Burlingame and Picard introduce (98-H 7866) An Act relating to Human Services - local welfare offices.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Palangio, Giannini, Ajello, Smith, Moura and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7867) An Act relating to state aid - towns and cities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Crowley, Benoit and Shavers introduce (98-H 7868) An Act relating to education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Benson, Carter, Aiken-Salandria, Garvey, Henseler and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7869) An Act relating to health and safety - nursing homes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Costantino, Anzeveno, Henseler, Benoit and George introduce (98-H 7870) An Act relating to health and safety - tattooing and body piercing.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Cambio, Scott, Bierman and Jacquard introduce (98-H 7871) An Act relating to businesses and professions

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Crowley, Burlingame, Barone, George, Long and Heffner introduce (98-H 7872) An Act relating to labor- arbitration of school teacher disputes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Crowley and Sherlock introduce (98-H 7873) An Act relating to education school employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Jacquard introduces (98-H 7874) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -school bus safety belts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Quick, Amaral, Walter, Kelley, Rabideau and Little introduce (by request of the Lieutenant Governor) (98-H 7875) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Montanaro and Bierman introduce (98-H 7876) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - traffic control devices.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Winfield, Palangio, Jacquard, Lanzi, Carroll and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7877) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - school bus drivers.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Jacquard, Henseler, Benoit, Winfield and Williamson introduce (98-H 7878) An Act relating to equipment and accessories generally.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives McGowan, Cicilline, Menard and Montanaro introduce (98-H 7879) An Act relating to public utility companies.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7880) An Act relating to housing and mortgage finance corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Montanaro and Smith introduce (98-H 7881) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Ginaitt, McNamara, Henseler, Sherlock and Reilly introduce (98-H 7882) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Ginaitt, McNamara, Henseler, Sherlock and Reilly introduce (98-H 7883) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 7884) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Environment.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Ginaitt, Caruolo, Henseler, Ferguson and McNamara introduce (98-H 7885) An Act relating to waters and navigation -coastal resources management council.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representative Jacquard introduces (98-H 7886) An Act relating to motor vehicles - certificates of titles and security interests.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative C. Levesque introduces (98-H 7887) An Act relating to courts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Heffner, Dennigan and Barone introduce (98-H 7888) An Act relating to access to public records.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Fox, Carpenter, Giannini, Flaherty, Russo and Williamson introduce (98-H 7889) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Cicilline, Benson, Barone, Carpenter and Fox introduce (98-H 7890) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure courts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7891) An Act relating to criminal procedure - expungement of criminal records.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Dennigan, Benoit, Malik, Coderre, Wasylyk and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7892) An Act relating to abused and neglected children.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Jacquard and Iwuc introduce (98-H 7893) An Act relating to weapons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Murphy, Flaherty, Faria, San Bento, Watson and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7894) An Act relating to motor vehicles motor vehicles reparations act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Sherlock, Jacquard, Naughton, Fox and Pires introduce (98-H 7895) An Act relating to Family Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives San Bento, Montalbano, Reilly, Kilmartin and Menard introduce (98-H 7896) An Act relating to Administrative Hearings Commission.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Lopes, Shavers, Rose, Benson and Coelho introduce (98-H 7897) An Act relating to public officers and employees- selective service registration awareness and compliance act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Malik, Munschy, Iwuc, Menard, Crowley and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7898) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - identification cards.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Lopes introduces (98-H 7899) An Act relating to fair employment practices.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Callahan introduces (98-H 7900) An Act to approve and publish, and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (separation of powers).

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives McNamara, Menard, Iwuc and Flaherty introduce (98-H 7901) An Act relating to the Department of Corrections.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Jacquard introduces (98-H 7902) An Act relating to criminal offenses -promotions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Fox, Murphy, Williamson, Russo and Costantino introduce (98-H 7903) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Sherlock introduces (98-H 7904) An Act relating to obsolete and no longer applicable statutes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Reilly, Heffner and Barone introduce (98-H 7905) An Act relating to open meetings.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Jacquard, Murphy, Williamson, San Bento, Fox and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7906) An Act relating to workers' compensation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7907) An Act relating to criminal procedure -bounty hunters.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Reilly, Montanaro, San Bento and Giannini introduce (98-H 7908) An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Jacquard, Pires and Faria introduce (98-H 7909) An Act relating to criminal offenses - murder of police officer with dangerous weapon.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Reilly, San Bento, Montalbano, Montanaro and Giannini introduce (98-H 7910) An Act relating to motor vehicles offenses - repeat offenders driving under the influence- license plate impoundment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Heffner, Dennigan, Benoit and Barone introduce (98-H 7911) An Act relating to state affairs and government- open meetings.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Montanaro, McGowan, McCauley and Moura introduce (98-H 7912) An Act relating to the Rhode Island student investment initiative.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Kilmartin and Montanaro introduce (98-H 7913) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Kilmartin and Moura introduce (98-H 7914) An Act relating to Superior Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 7915) An Act relating to property - lien description.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives DeSimone, Murphy, Williamson, Russo and C. Levesque introduce (98-H 7916) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure -judges.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Fox, Benoit, Williams, Costantino and Carpenter introduce (98-H 7917) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - language interpreters.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Pisaturo, Carroll, Hetherington, Barone, Cicilline and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7918) An Act authorizing and regulating physician assisted suicide.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Montanaro, S. Anderson, Lally, George and Giannini introduce (98-H 7919) An Act relating to cruelty to animals.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Montanaro, Moura, S. Anderson and McGowan introduce (98-H 7920) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives DeSimone, McGowan, Lally and C. Levesque introduce (98-H 7921) An Act relating to property - mortgage deficiencies after foreclosure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Jacquard, San Bento, Sherlock, Kilmartin, Winfield and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7922) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- Family Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Reilly, Giannini, Lanzi, Iwuc, Malik and Munschy introduce (98-H 7923) An Act relating to motor vehicles offenses - repeat offenders driving under the influence license plate impoundment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Anzeveno and Benoit introduce (98-H 7924) An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Callahan, Iannitelli, Long, Little, Watson and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7925) An Act relating to initiative and referendum.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Reilly, Palumbo, San Bento and Anzeveno introduce (98-H 7926) An Act relating to abortion.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Carpenter, Giannini, Fox, Slater, Wasylyk and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7927) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Kilmartin, Aiken-Salandria, Burlingame, Benoit, Kelley and Walter introduce (98-H 7928) An Act relating to domestic violence - the domestic violence court reform act of 1998.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7929) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for the Pineview Little League.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Flaherty introduces (98-H 7930) An Act relating to rates of payment to nursing facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Costantino, Moura, Fox, Slater, Smith and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7931) An Act relating to taxation investment tax credit film production.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Martineau introduces (98-H 7932) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives G. Levesque, Shavers and Crowley introduce (98-H 7933) An Act relating to state affairs and government- video lottery terminals.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Pisaturo, Lanzi, Moura, Montanaro, Carpenter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7934) An Act relating to state aid.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Fox, Costantino, Slater, Cicilline and Smith introduce (98-H 7935) An Act relating to state affairs and government substance abuse treatment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Costantino, Moura, Smith, McCauley and DeSimone introduce (98-H 7936) An Act relating to state aid.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives San Bento, Fox, Montalbano, Winfield, Carter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7937) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Crowley introduces (98-H 7938) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives G. Levesque, Shavers and Crowley introduce (98-H 7939) An Act relating to state affairs and government- video lottery terminals.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Costantino, Fox, Slater, Smith and Benoit introduce (98-H 7940) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $3,000,000 for the Department of Health - substance abuse services.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Hetherington, Metts and Barone introduce (98-H 7941) An Act relating to video lottery terminal - exclusion of minors.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives San Bento, Carter, Fox, Russo, Giannini and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7942) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Caruolo introduces (98-H 7943) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Montanaro, Bierman and Lanzi introduce (98-H 7944) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $3,000 for the Oaklawn Library Neighbors' Association.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Caruolo introduces (98-H 7945) An Act relating to property subject to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Anzeveno introduces (98-H 7946) An Act relating to taxation - personal income tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Wasylyk introduces (98-H 7947) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Caruolo introduces (98-H 7948) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $75,000 for the Rhode Island Historical Society.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Montanaro and Bierman introduce (98-H 7949) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,500 for the Oaklawn Grange.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Wasylyk introduces (98-H 7950) An Act relating to state affairs and government - pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives G. Levesque, Panciera, Bramley, Benoit, Carroll and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7951) An Act relating to public participation in the state health insurance benefits program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Smith, Slater and Costantino introduce (98-H 7952) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Executive Department - energy assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kilmartin and Coderre introduce (98-H 7953) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for Pawtucket Crisis Intervention.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kilmartin and Coderre introduce (98-H 7954) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for the Doreen Ann Tomlinson Sports Complex.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Crowley, Fox, Sherlock, Callahan, Walter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7955) An Act relating to Rhode Island tourism and development.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Wasylyk, C. Levesque and Ajello introduce (98-H 7956) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Rhode Island jobs development act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 7957) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Fox, Murphy, Williamson, Russo and Costantino introduce (98-H 7958) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Crowley, Shavers and G. Levesque introduce (98-H 7959) An Act relating to city of Newport boarding and landing fees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Anzeveno introduces (98-H 7960) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Wasylyk, Dennigan, Coderre, Kennedy and Henseler introduce (98-H 7961) An Act relating to health care providers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Caruolo introduces (98-H 7962) An Act relating to credit life insurance - rates.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Montanaro, Reilly, S. Anderson, Kilmartin and Palumbo introduce (98-H 7963) An Act relating to financial institutions fees for savings accounts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Martineau, Benoit, Montanaro, Smith and Menard introduce (98-H 7964) An Act establishing an enterprise equity fund.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Menard introduces (98-H 7965) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Martineau, Castro, Montanaro, Benoit and Smith introduce (98-H 7966) An Act relating to education urban after-school programs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Caruolo introduces (98-H 7967) An Act relating to the Economic Development Corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Smith and Costantino introduce (98-H 7968) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - paratransit program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Anzeveno, Martineau and Kennedy introduce (98-H 7969) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Montanaro, S. Anderson, Reilly, Barr and Picard introduce (98-H 7970) An Act relating to financial institutions - fees charged to checks returned for insufficient funds.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Montanaro, Moura and Bierman introduce (98-H 7971) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - franchises.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Pisaturo, Barone, Hetherington, Fox, Williams and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7972) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Martineau, Montanaro, Smith, Benoit and Menard introduce (98-H 7973) An Act creating the community and neighborhood partnership tax credit act of 1998.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Anzeveno introduces (98-H 7974) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Martineau, Benoit, Smith and Menard introduce (98-H 7975) An Act relating to property - demolition/vacant lot program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Martineau introduces (98-H 7976) An Act relating to state affairs and government - enterprise zones.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7977) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - duties of utilities and carriers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Caruolo introduces (98-H 7978) An Act relating to towns and cities - award of municipal contracts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Wasylyk introduces (98-H 7979) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Martineau, Benoit, Montanaro, Smith and Menard introduce (98-H 7980) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 7981) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - the towing storage act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Lopes introduces (98-H 7982) An Act relating to institutions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Montanaro, Kilmartin, S. Anderson, McGowan and Moura introduce (98-H 7983) An Act relating to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority - privatization of services.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Martineau, Montanaro, Smith, Benoit and Menard introduce (98-H 7984) An Act establishing a home ownership savings account program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7985) House Resolution to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Little Rhody Division.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Fox, Murphy, Williamson, Russo and Costantino introduce (98-H 7986) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Pisaturo, Cicilline, Carroll, Carpenter and G. Levesque introduce (98-H 7987) An Act relating to insurance- discrimination.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Smith, Moura, Lima, Palangio, McCauley and DeSimone introduce (98-H 7988) An Act relating to redevelopment projects.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives M. Anderson, Coderre, Garvey, McNamara, Benoit and Henseler introduce (98-H 7989) An Act relating to insurance- health insurance benefits.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Little, Watson, Amaral and Campbell introduce (98-H 7990) An Act relating to businesses and professions- Sunday business.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Small Business.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 7991) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - licenses.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Burlingame and Benoit introduce (98-H 7992) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - emergency equipment.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Castro, Carpenter, Hetherington, Slater, Lanzi and several other members of the House introduce (by request) (98-H 7993) Joint Resolution creating the commission on indian affairs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Pisaturo, Cicilline, Hetherington, Fox, Barone and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7994) An Act relating to domestic relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Fox, Costantino, Carter and Murphy introduce (98-H 7995) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Fox, Carter, San Bento, Aiken-Salandria and Palangio introduce (98-H 7996) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - general provisions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Smith, Moura, Slater, DeSimone and Palumbo introduce (98-H 7997) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Dennigan, Malik, Anzeveno, Rose, Ajello and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 7998) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of State.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Small Business.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 7999) An Act relating to holidays.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Representatives Crowley, Benson, Carter, Reilly and Ferguson introduce (98-H 8000) An Act relating to taxation - veterans exemption.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8001) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Representatives Ferguson, Winfield, Coderre, Benson and Lanzi introduce (98-H 8002) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Veterans' Memorial Cemetery.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Representatives Naughton, Ginaitt, Kennedy, Montalbano, Henseler and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8003) An Act relating to harbor lines.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Ginaitt, Benoit, Henseler, Salisbury and Walter introduce (98-H 8004) An Act relating to agricultural functions of Department of Environmental Management.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Kennedy, Coderre, Naughton, Henseler, Carter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8005) An Act relating to lay away sales.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Kennedy, Naughton, Wasylyk, Hetherington, Garvey and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8006) An Act relating to the state building code.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives McGowan, Montanaro, Palumbo, Smith and Moura introduce (98-H 8007) An Act relating to state affairs and government - economic development corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8008) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the feasibility of shifting municipal fiscal years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Burlingame, Kelley, Barone, Coderre and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8009) An Act relating to public utilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Lima, Smith, Moura, Palangio and Montanaro introduce (98-H 8010) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Lima, Ajello and Bramley introduce (98-H 8011) An Act relating to unfair sales practices.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives McGowan and Lally introduce (98-H 8012) An Act relating to telecommunications.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Benoit, Munschy, Iwuc, Malik and Slater introduce (98-H 8013) An Act relating to commercial law truth in lending and retail selling.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Kennedy and Henseler introduce (98-H 8014) An Act relating to commercial law - general regulatory provisions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Castro and Slater introduce (98-H 8015) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Kennedy, Naughton, Hetherington, Garvey, McNamara and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8016) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative McCauley introduces (98-H 8017) An Act relating to public utilities commission.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Faria, Farrell and Burlingame introduce (98-H 8018) An Act relating to housing maintenance and occupancy code.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Giannini, Carpenter, Costantino, Reilly and Slater introduce (98-H 8019) An Act relating to regulation of motor vehicles and excise tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Kelley, Campbell, Carter, Benson, Walter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8020) An Act relating to the Kingstown fire district in the town of South Kingstown.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives McGowan and Lally introduce (98-H 8021) An Act relating to telecommunications.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Castro, Slater, Fox, Carpenter, Giannini and Pisaturo introduce (98-H 8022) An Act relating to towns and cities - deposit of funds.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative McGowan introduces (98-H 8023) An Act relating to municipal firemen incentive pay.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives M. Anderson, Coderre, Kilmartin, Benoit, Garvey and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8024) An Act relating to insurance - health maintenance organizations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives M. Anderson, Kilmartin, Benoit, Montalbano and Coderre introduce (98-H 8025) An Act relating to taxation- city of Pawtucket homestead exemption.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Dennigan, Henseler, Rose, Malik and Shavers introduce (98-H 8026) An Act relating to insurance - emergency health care services act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Castro and Pisaturo introduce (98-H 8027) An Act relating to educational television.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Palumbo, Carpenter, Montanaro and McGowan introduce (98-H 8028) An Act relating to Department of Corrections.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Murphy introduces (98-H 8029) An Act relating to criminal procedures.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Burlingame, Kelley, Barone, Kilmartin, Coderre and Aiken-Salandria introduce (98-H 8030) An Act relating to domestic abuse prevention.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Burlingame, Kelley, Barone, Kilmartin, Coderre and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Burlingame, Kelley, Barone, Kilmartin, Coderre and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8032) An Act relating to domestic relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Murphy, Watson, McGowan, Montanaro, McNamara and Carter introduce (98-H 8033) An Act relating to businesses and professions - shows and exhibitions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Burlingame, Kelley, Barone, Kilmartin and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8034) An Act relating to domestic violence.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8035) An Act relating to the courts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Murphy introduces (98-H 8036) An Act relating to administrative adjudication court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Iannitelli introduces (98-H 8037) Joint Resolution to approve and publish, and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment of the Constitution of the state (initiative and referendum).

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Giannini, Carpenter, Russo, Reilly and Cicilline introduce (98-H 8038) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - domestic assault and abuse prevention.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives George, Cambio, Reilly, Slater, Giannini and Winfield introduce (98-H 8039) An Act relating to health and safety - women's right to know.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Millard introduces (98-H 8040) An Act relating to the Department of Corrections.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Moura and Fox introduce (98-H 8041) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation- general provisions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Benoit, Russo, Montalbano and Reilly introduce (98-H 8042) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Menard, Smith, S. Anderson, Montanaro and Moura introduce (98-H 8043) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative McGowan introduces (98-H 8044) An Act relating to employment security -benefits - labor disputes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Costantino, Fox and Menard introduce (98-H 8045) An Act relating to labor -penalties for unlicensed work.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Costantino and Fox introduce (98-H 8046) An Act relating to electricians.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative Pisaturo introduces (98-H 8047) An Act relating to public officers and employees - insurance benefits.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Moura, Fox, Hetherington and Smith introduce (98-H 8048) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation - benefits.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Benoit, Faria, Carpenter, Metts, Giannini and Moura introduce (98-H 8049) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Costantino, Fox and Menard introduce (98-H 8050) An Act relating to pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler contractors and journeyperson sprinkler fitters and oil heat contractors.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Moura and Fox introduce (98-H 8051) An Act relating to workers' compensation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Costantino and Menard introduce (98-H 8052) An Act relating to businesses and professions - plumbers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 8053) An Act relating to taxicabs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Millard introduces (98-H 8054) An Act relating to the Bristol County Water Authority.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kelley introduces (98-H 8055) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Long introduces (98-H 8056) An Act relating to telecommunications.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Long and Kelley introduce (98-H 8057) An Act relating to parole.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Walter and Long introduce (98-H 8058) An Act relating to proceedings in family court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Long, Kelley and Walter introduce (98-H 8059) An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA detection of sexual and violent offenders.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Salisbury, Kelley and Long introduce (98-H 8060) An Act relating to businesses and professions board of medical licensure and discipline.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Wasylyk introduces (98-H 8061) An Act relating to health and safety physician communication and contracts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Ferguson introduces (by request) (98-H 8062) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Moura, Barone, Benoit, Coderre, Costantino and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8063) An Act relating to health and safety peoples privacy act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Ginaitt, Dennigan, Reilly and McNamara introduce (98-H 8064) An Act relating to emergency medical transportation services.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Coderre, Kennedy and Slater introduce (98-H 8065) An Act relating to food markets.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Pisaturo, Benoit, Cicilline, Hetherington and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8066) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Carter, Henseler and Anzeveno introduce (98-H 8067) An Act relating to health and safety - smoking in the workplace.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives George, Inman, Benoit, Menard, Winfield and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8068) An Act relating to human services.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Anzeveno introduce (98-H 8069) An Act relating to athletic trainers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives M. Anderson, Coderre, McNamara, Benoit and Henseler introduce (98-H 8070) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives C. Levesque, Barone, Ajello, Dennigan and Callahan introduce (98-H 8071) An Act relating to health and safety - spousal notice for abortion.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Pisaturo introduces (98-H 8072) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Education to offer and develop continuing education relating to homosexuality and matters relating thereto.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Hetherington, Cicilline, Henseler, Barone and Kelley introduce (98-H 8073) An Act relating to nurses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Montanaro, Pisaturo, Kilmartin, Lanzi and Palumbo introduce (98-H 8074) An Act relating to abuse in the health in care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Ginaitt, Dennigan and Reilly introduce (98-H 8075) An Act relating to rights of the terminally ill.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Wasylyk introduces (98-H 8076) An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Pisaturo, Carroll, Cicilline, Barone and Lopes introduce (98-H 8077) An Act relating to health - high school disease reduction.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Dennigan, Slater, C. Levesque, Montanaro and Carroll introduce (98-H 8078) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Costantino, Benoit, Ginaitt, Slater and Fox introduce (98-H 8079) An Act relating to food, drugs and cosmetics act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Montanaro, Palumbo and Kilmartin introduce (98-H 8080) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Cambio, Jacquard, Garvey and Palangio introduce (98-H 8081) An Act relating to health insurance coverage mandated hearing aid coverage.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Dennigan, Benoit, Coderre, Henseler, G. Levesque and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8082) An Act relating to health care services - utilization act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Salisbury, Kelley and Long introduce (98-H 8083) An Act relating to the Rhode Island School-to-Work Transition Act of 1996.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Benoit, Costantino, Sherlock, Ajello and Coderre introduce (98-H 8084) An Act relating to human services - medical assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Crowley, Sherlock, and G. Levesque introduce (98-H 8085) An Act relating to handicapped children - transition from school to self-sufficient adulthood.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Martineau introduces (98-H 8086) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Crowley introduces (98(H 8087)An Act relating to education - school employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives George, Inman, Benoit, Menard, Winfield and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8088) An Act relating to health and safety - long term care.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Crowley and George introduce (98-H 8089) An Act relating to teachers' tenure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative C. Levesque introduces (98-H 8090) An Act relating to retirement for accidental disability.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Palumbo, Hetherington, Lanzi and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8091) An Act relating to health and safety- safety and health programs for fire departments.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Winfield and Palangio introduce (98-H 8092) An Act relating to operators and chauffeurs licenses.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway and Safety.

Representatives Winfield, George, Palumbo, Inman and Lanzi introduce (98-H 8093) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- operators' and chauffeurs'.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Hetherington, Panciera, Palumbo, Coderre and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8094) An Act relating to education- health and safety of pupils.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Hetherington, Coderre, Barone, Dennigan and Palumbo introduce (98-H 8095) An Act relating to pharmacy.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Lanzi, Pisaturo, Palumbo, Montanaro, Winfield and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8096) An Act relating to education voter registration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representative Winfield introduces (98-H 8097) An Act relating to state affairs and government - american folk dance of Rhode Island.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Winfield and Palangio introduce (98-H 8098) An Act relating to vehicle tire storage and recycling.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Naughton, Murphy, Kilmartin and Williamson introduce (98-H( 8099) An Act relating to waters and navigation- coastal resources management council.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Winfield and Palangio introduce (98-H 8100) An Act relating to elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Murphy, Watson and DeSimone introduce (98-H 8101) An Act to regulate collection agencies.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Palumbo introduces (98-H 8102) An Act relating to property - mortgages of real property.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Hetherington, Henseler, Barone, Dennigan, Kelley and Rabideau introduce (98-H 8103) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Salisbury, Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8104) An Act relating to the merit system - longevity pay and educational incentive.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Costantino, Fox, Cambio, Smith, Hetherington and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8105) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals Department of Health.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lally, Garvey, Kelley and Walter introduce (98-H 8106) An Act relating to state affairs and government- user fees at state beaches.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Cambio introduces (98-H 8107) An Act relating to health and safety - shaken baby syndrome.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Benoit, Burlingame, Coderre, Crowley and Picard introduce (98-H 8108) An Act relating to education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Palangio and Winfield introduce (98-H 8109) An Act relating to education -access to state facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Winfield, Burlingame, Menard, and Benoit introduce (98-H 8110) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $125,000 to the Rhode Island Export Assistance Center.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Martineau, Benoit, Montanaro, Smith and Menard introduce (98-H 8111) An Act relating to state affairs and government - urban business incubator center.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Martineau introduces (98-H 8112) An Act relating to tax incentives for capital investment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lanzi, Fox, Bierman, Moura and Montanaro introduce (98-H 8113) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island certification standards board.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives M. Anderson, Coderre, Kilmartin, Cicilline, Montalbano and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8114) An Act relating to personal income tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Palangio, Reilly and Winfield introduce (98-H 8115) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children- proceedings in Family Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Pires introduces (98-H 8116) An Act relating to the state retirement system -administration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Panciera, Carter and Garvey introduce (98-H 8117) An Act relating to parks and recreational areas persons with disabilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Giannini, Pires, Quick, Moura and Scott introduce (98-H 8118) An Act relating to taxation - excise motor vehicles and trailers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lally, Moura, Carter, Lopes, Palumbo and McNamara introduce (98-H 8119) Joint Resolution relating to the General Assembly - permanent Joint Committee on Indian Affairs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Coderre, Benoit, Hetherington and Barone introduce (98-H 8120) An Act relating to state affairs and government- health care for children and pregnant women.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Pires introduces (by request) (98-H 8121) An Act relating to sports, racing and athletics - mutual betting and license fees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Benoit, Shavers, Picard, Sherlock and C. Levesque introduce (98-H 8122) An Act relating to emotionally disturbed children.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Carpenter, Costantino, Slater, McCauley and Moura introduce (98-H 8123) An Act relating to public property and works -contracted services - nonprofit agencies.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Fox, Moura, Giannini and Smith introduce (98-H 8124) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative McCauley introduces (98-H 8125) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Menard, Costantino, Moura, Smith and Fox introduce (98-H 8126) An Act relating to Department of Health.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8127) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - developmentally disabled adults.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Coderre, M. Anderson, Rabideau, Montalbano, Benoit, Cicilline and Dennigan introduce (98-H 8128) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $30,000 for the Pawtucket Preservation Society.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lima and Smith introduce (98-H 8129) An Act relating to public assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 8130) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Smith, Lima and Moura introduce (98-H 8131) An Act relating to taxation of certain tangible personal property.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives M. Anderson, Kilmartin, Coderre, Cicilline, San Bento and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8132) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - exemption for sales by writers, composers, artists.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kilmartin, Martineau and Menard introduce (98-H 8133) An Act relating to criminal procedure - probation parole unit.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Barone, Callahan and Heffner introduce (98-H 8134) An Act relating to public officers and employees - educational incentive.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Pires and San Bento introduce (98-H 8135) An Act relating to taxation - small business tax credit.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Menard, Barr, Burlingame and Reilly introduce (98-H 8136) An Act relating to motor vehicles - registration fees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Martineau, Picard and Munschy introduce (98-H 8137) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for the city of Woonsocket.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Winfield, San Bento, Palangio, Garvey and Inman introduce (98-H 8138) An Act relating to taxation - credit for state fees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lally, Moura, Lopes, Carter, Palumbo and McNamara introduce (98-H 8139) An Act relating to public property and works -Narragansett Indian Federal Tribal.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Long, Salisbury and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8140) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Winfield introduces (98-H 8141) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Smithfield Little League.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Callahan, Kelley, Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8142) An Act relating to financial institutions - creation and expansion - school savings programs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Palangio and Winfield introduce (98-H 8143) An Act relating to the Department of Health.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Iannitelli and Long introduce (98-H 8144) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Ferguson, Winfield, Coderre, Benson and Lanzi introduce (98-H 8145) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veteran's Home.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Veteran Affairs.

Representative Lima introduces (98-H 8146) An Act relating to food and drugs - milk content.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Cambio, Jacquard, Garvey and Palangio introduce (98-H 8147) An Act relating to access to health care for individuals with hearing impairments.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Henseler and Carter introduce (98-H 8148) An Act relating to health and safety - refuse disposal.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8149) An Act relating to fish and wildlife.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Salisbury, Kelley, Walter and Ginaitt introduce (98-H 8150) An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Management.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Callahan and Long introduce (98-H 8151) An Act relating to the retirement system - administration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Bierman, Rabideau, M. Anderson, Cicilline and Cambio introduce (98-H 8152) An Act relating to elections- campaign finance reports.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lopes, Barone, Hetherington and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8153) An Act relating to general public assistance, medical assistance and abortions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Iannitelli introduces (98-H 8154) An Act relating to public officers and employees - merit system.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Simonian, Moura, Smith, Palangio, Lima and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8155) An Act relating to taxation - imposition of earnings tax - repeal of motor vehicle excise tax - complete phase out of tangible personal property tax - limiting increases in property taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Kennedy introduces (98-H 8156) An Act relating to foundation level school support - determination of state's share.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Salisbury, Scott and Long introduce (98-H 8157) An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Management.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Benoit, Coderre, Slater, Palumbo and Costantino introduce (98-H 8158) An Act relating to state affairs and government -DCYF records - confidentiality of records.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Giannini, Carpenter, Slater, Smith and McCauley introduce (98-H 8159) An Act relating to the city of Providence Community Court System.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Ajello, Carpenter, Metts, Barone, Cicilline and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8160) An Act relating to firearms.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Burlingame, Kelley, Barone, Kilmartin, Coderre and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8161) An Act relating to domestic violence abuse prevention.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Lima introduces (98-H 8162) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - costs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Barone, Burlingame and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8163) An Act relating to firearms.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Lima introduces (98-H 8164) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -financial security.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Lima introduces (98-H 8165) An Act relating to property.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Lima and Long introduce (98-H 8166) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Burlingame, Kelley, Barone, Coderre, Aiken-Salandria and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8167) An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Palangio, Reilly and Winfield introduce (98-H 8168) An Act relating to judgments, orders and decrees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Lima introduces (98-H 8169) An Act relating to uniform interstate family support act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8170) Joint Resolution to approve and publish, and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (initiative and referendum).

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative McCauley introduces (98-H 8171) An Act authorizing suit against the state by Rebecca Wood and making an appropriation to satisfy any judgment entered.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Metts, Carpenter, Lopes, Costantino and Crowley introduce (98-H 8172) An Act relating to the civil rights act of 1990.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Cicilline, Lima, Long and Pisaturo introduce (98-H 8173) Joint Resolution creating Joint Rules Committee.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Rabideau introduces (98-H 8174) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Flaherty, Murphy and Williamson introduce (98-H 8175) An Act relating to Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Callahan, Pires, Salisbury, Long and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8176) An Act relating to the retirement system administration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Long, Pires, Salisbury, Campbell and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8177) An Act relating to the public employee pension revocation and reduction act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Salisbury, Pires, Iannitelli and Long introduce (98-H 8178) An Act relating to retirement - definition of disability.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Barone, Callahan and Heffner introduce (98-H 8179) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Callahan, Pires and Long introduce (98-H 8180) An Act relating to the municipal retirement system - transfer of credit and contribution.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Slater, Faria, Carpenter, Giannini, Benoit and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8181) An Act relating to human services.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Salisbury and Pires introduce (98-H 8182) An Act relating to state retirement system - definition of active member.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Moura, Giannini, Menard, Montanaro and Carpenter introduce (98-H 8183) An Act relating to deferred compensation plans.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Lima introduces (98-H 8184) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Palangio and Winfield introduce (98-H 8185) An Act relating to insurance provider sponsored networks.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative McCauley introduces (98-H 8186) An Act relating to casualty insurance generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative McCauley introduces (98-H 8187) An Act relating to casualty insurance generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Palangio and Winfield introduce (98-H 8188) An Act relating to Rhode Island student investment initiative.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Benoit and Costantino introduce (98-H 8189) An Act relating to state affairs and government - insurers- settlement.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Salisbury and Pires introduce (98-H 8190) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Menard, Barr, McNamara and Garvey introduce (98-H 8191) An Act relating to commercial law - telemarketing.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Voccola and Rose introduce (98-H 8192) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - responsibility of owners of rental vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Palangio and Winfield introduce (98-H 8193) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Lima and Long introduce (98-H 8194) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Slater, Fox, Giannini, Carpenter, Pisaturo and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8195) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Ajello, Moura, Smith, Cicilline and Lima introduce (98-H 8196) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation - exemption.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lima, Moura, DeSimone, McCauley, Carpenter and Smith introduce (98-H 8197) An Act relating to education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Barone and Heffner introduce (98-H 8198) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Smith, Moura and Kilmartin introduce (98-H 8199) An Act relating to state aid.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Slater, McCauley, Carpenter, Castro and Costantino introduce (98-H 8200) An Act relating to family independence act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8201) An Act relating to state affairs and government - enterprise zones.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Slater, Carpenter, Giannini, Naughton, Munschy and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8202) An Act relating to state affairs and government - enterprise zones.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Moura and Smith introduce (98-H 8203) An Act relating to Rhode Island tourism and development.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Ajello, Moura, Cicilline, DeSimone and Slater introduce (98-H 8204) An Act relating to public building.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8205) An Act relating to the family independence act - allowance for adults.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8206) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Moura, Palangio, Lima and Smith introduce (98-H 8207) An Act relating to state affairs and government- enterprise zones.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Williams, Costantino, Slater, Moura and Lima introduce (98-H 8208) An Act relating to state aid.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8209) An Act relating to telecommunications.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8210) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Coderre introduces (98-H 8211) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Slater, Metts, Costantino, Smith, Castro and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8212) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Convention Center Authority act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8213) An Act relating to motor vehicle leases.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8214) An Act relating to charitable organizations -financial statements.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Salisbury and Callahan introduce (98-H 8215) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Mesolella introduce (98-H 8216) An Act relating to medical assistance - nursing facilities - rates of payment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Slater, Palangio, Carpenter, Smith and Fox introduce (98-H 8217) An Act relating to motor vehicle inspections- security alarm.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8218) An Act relating to medical assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8219) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -workers' compensation - benefits.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Moura, DeSimone and Smith introduce (98-H 8220) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Barone, Carroll, Pisaturo, C. Levesque and Aiken-Salandria introduce (98-H 8221) An Act relating to business and professions - manicurist.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative McCauley introduces (98-H 8222) An Act relating to businesses and professions - consumer service and/or repair contracts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8223) An Act relating to administrative procedures act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8224) An Act relating to transcripts in the Family Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Slater, Metts, Giannini, Carpenter, Lanzi and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8225) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Rabideau, Carter, Garvey, Carroll, Iannitelli and Kelley introduce (98-H 8226) An Act relating to law enforcement officers' bill of rights.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8227) An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Henseler introduces (98-H 8228) An Act relating to the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8229) An Act relating to residential care and assisted living facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Barone, Hetherington, Quick, Aiken-Salandria, Ajello and Moura introduce (98-H 8230) An Act relating to health and safety -reproductive health care.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Lally, Montanaro, S. Anderson, Kilmartin and McGowan introduce (98-H 8231) An Act relating to fruits and vegetables generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Salisbury and Long introduce (98-H 8232) An Act relating to claims by criminal offenders.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Bierman, Campbell, Iannitelli, Scott and Montanaro introduce (98-H 8233) An Act relating to weapons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Coderre, Benoit, Slater, Costantino and Barone introduce (98-H 8234) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8235) An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Lally, Montanaro, S. Anderson, Palumbo and Smith introduce (98-H 8236) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Murphy introduces (98-H 8237) An Act relating to waters and navigation - clean water infrastructure.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Water Resources.

Representative Murphy introduces (98-H 8238) An Act relating to waters and navigation -financing infrastructure replacement.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Water Resources.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8239) An Act relating to highways.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions.

Representatives Bierman, Iannitelli and Amaral introduce (98-H 8240) Joint Resolution to approve and publish, and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (elections - legislative term limits).

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representative Henseler introduces (98-H 8241) An Act relating to vicious dogs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Kelley, Long, Bierman, Salisbury and Scott introduce (98-H 8242) An Act relating to victim's rights.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Salisbury and Long introduce (98-H 8243) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Salisbury introduces (98-H 8244) An Act relating to Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative McCauley introduces (98-H 8245) An Act relating to electronic distribution companies.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Moura introduces (98-H 8246) An Act relating to the family independence act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lally and McGowan introduce (98-H 8247) An Act relating to relief of injured and deceased fire fighters and police officers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Menard, Barr, Iwuc and Reilly introduce (98-H 8248) An Act relating to public utilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Salisbury introduces (98-H 8249) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Salisbury and Long introduce (98-H 8250) An Act relating to HMO's.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Henseler, Picard, Naughton, Costantino, Kennedy and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8251) An Act relating to health and safety - managed care liability.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Picard and Henseler introduce (98-H 8252) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Long, Campbell, Iannitelli and Kelley introduce (98-H 8253) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Salisbury introduces (98-H 8254) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Barr and Menard introduce (98-H 8255) An Act relating to RIHMFC.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Henseler, Costantino, Naughton, Carter, Anzeveno and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8256) An Act relating to commercial law - Rhode Island telemarketing act of 1998.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Salisbury and Long introduce (98-H 8257) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Salisbury, Kelley and Long introduce (98-H 8258) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Salisbury, Burlingame, Walter, Iannitelli, Carter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8259) An Act relating to payment of wages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Salisbury, Long, Walter, Campbell, Scott and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8260) An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Long, Amaral, Millard, Scott, Iannitelli and several other members of the House introduce (by request of the Lieutenant Governor) (98-H 8261) Joint Resolution to approve and publish, and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (election of Governor and Lieutenant Governor).

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Salisbury, Kelley, Walter, Campbell, Long and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8262) An Act relating to medical savings accounts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Ajello introduces (98-H 8263) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for the Rhode Island School of Design.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8264) An Act relating to medical assistance - nursing facilities - rates of payment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8265) An Act relating to medical assistance - nursing facilities rates of payment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8266) An Act relating to medical assistance - nursing facilities - rates of payment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance. Representatives McGowan, Lally, Kilmartin, Montanaro and S. Anderson introduce (98-H 8267) An Act relating to public property and works -preference to state citizens.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8268) An Act relating to medical assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Henseler, Benoit, Naughton, Giannini, Kelley and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8269) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $500,000 for Department of Administration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Barone, Callahan, Crowley, Heffner and Benoit introduce (98-H 8270) An Act relating to state employees - incentive pay.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Cambio, Jacquard, Garvey and Palangio introduce (98-H 8271) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $30,000 for Friends of Rhode Island School for Deaf.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Coderre, Cicilline, Lopes, Palumbo and Benoit introduce (98-H 8272) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $30,000 for Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8273) An Act relating to medical assistance - nursing facilities - rates of payment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Panciera, Fox, G. Levesque, Carter and Garvey introduce (98-H 8274) An Act relating to human services - community health centers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8275) An Act relating to medical assistance - nursing facilities - rates of payment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8276) An Act relating to state affairs and government - user fees exemption for the elderly at Colt State Park.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kennedy, Benoit, Burlingame, Ajello and Hetherington introduce (98-H 8277) An Act relating to domestic violence- confidentiality of victims.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Lally and Kilmartin introduce (98-H 8278) An Act relating to community obligations and banking offenses- fraudulent checks.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Menard, Crowley, McGowan, Munschy and Montanaro introduce (98-H 8279) An Act relating to property condominium ownership.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Callahan, Campbell, Long, Little and Amaral introduce (98-H 8280) An Act relating to the courts - costs and fines.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Menard introduces (98-H 8281) An Act relating to businesses and professions -plumbers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Lally, McGowan, Montanaro and S. Anderson introduce (98-H 8282) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Moura, Smith, Faria, Montanaro and Benoit introduce (98-H 8283) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- temporary employee protection act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Naughton, Ginaitt, Kennedy, Montalbano, Henseler and Picard introduce (98-H 8284) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure limitation of actions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Naughton introduce (98-H 8285) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Ajello and Hetherington introduce (98-H 8286) An Act relating to human services - abused and neglected children- privileged communications to members of the clergy.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Naughton, Montanaro, Henseler, Anzeveno, Reilly and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8287) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Health to establish the position of the Director of the Division of Oral Health.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Naughton, Kennedy, Reilly, Rose, Slater and Rabideau introduce (98-H 8288) An Act relating to licensing of underground storage tank facilities.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representatives Faria and Flaherty introduce (98-H 8289) An Act relating to motor vehicles -registration of vehicles.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Flaherty and Kennedy introduce (98-H 8290) An Act relating to bridle and hiking trails.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representative Winfield introduces (98-H 8291) An Act relating to water projects revolving loan fund.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Water Resources.

Representatives Naughton, Reilly, Rose, Slater, Kennedy and Coelho introduce (98-H 8292) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Naughton, Sherlock, Reilly, Rose, Slater and McNamara introduce (98-H 8293) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for Ocean State Center for Independent Living.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Naughton, Henseler, Kennedy, Montalbano, Aiken-Salandria and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8294) House Resolution creating a special House commission to develop a public agenda for Rhode Island.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representative Martineau introduces (by request) (98-H 8295) An Act relating to taxation - business corporation tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Naughton, Aiken-Salandria, Sherlock and McGowan introduce (98-H 8296) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $25,000 for the Conimicut Village Association.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Naughton, Reilly, Slater, Sherlock, McNamara and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8297) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $30,000 for the Rhode Island Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lally, McGowan, Montanaro and S. Anderson introduce (98-H 8298) An Act relating to electricians.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Naughton, Reilly, Rose, Slater and Coelho introduce (98-H 8299) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Naughton, Coelho, Kennedy, Inman and Anzeveno introduce (98-H 8300) An Act relating to health and safety elevators.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Naughton, Williamson and Murphy introduce (98-H 8301) An Act relating to Rhode Island nonprofit corporations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Menard, Burlingame, Barr, Benoit, Coderre and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8302) An Act relating to towns and cities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Naughton, Montanaro, Henseler, Anzeveno, Reilly and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8303) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Burlingame and Benoit introduce (98-H 8304) An Act relating to the Health and Educational Building Corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Naughton and Ginaitt introduce (98-H 8305) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Naughton, Reilly, Kennedy, Rose and Slater introduce (98-H 8306) An Act relating to fish and wildlife- aquaculture.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Callahan, Iannitelli, Amaral, Little, Picard and Rose introduce (98-H 8307) An Act to approve and publish, and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (initiative and referendum).

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Naughton, Kennedy and Reilly introduce (98-H 8308) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - aquaculture.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 8309) An Act relating to criminal law - warrant squad.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Metts introduces (98-H 8310) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Benoit, Coderre, Slater, Palumbo, Costantino and Dennigan introduce (98-H 8311) An Act relating to state affairs and government - confidentiality of records.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Salisbury and Campbell introduce (98-H 8312) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Bierman, Montanaro, Lanzi, Palumbo and Pisaturo introduce (98-H 8313) An Act relating to economic development- Cranston 2000.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Reilly, San Bento, Menard, McNamara and Ginaitt introduce (98-H 8314) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Naughton introduces (98-H 8315) An Act relating to merit system - unclassified service.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Bierman, Rabideau, Cambio, Naughton and Dennigan introduce (98-H 8316) An Act relating to state purchases.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Callahan, Campbell, Walter, Long, Kelley and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8317) An Act relating to the state budget.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Menard, Reilly, Barr, Iwuc and Montanaro introduce (98-H 8318) An Act relating to registration of leased vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives DeSimone and Kilmartin introduce (98-H 8319) An Act relating to single license procedure act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Flaherty and Williamson introduce (98-H 8320) An Act relating to domestic relations - termination of rights.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Palumbo, Reilly, DeSimone, McNamara, Russo and Palangio introduce (98-H 8321) An Act relating to weapons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Long introduces (98-H 8322) An Act relating to employment security - benefit charging.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Millard, Long, Salisbury, Kelley and Campbell introduce (98-H 8323) An Act relating to the Persian Gulf Relief Commission.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.

Representatives Kelley, Watson and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8324) An Act relating to appointment of members of the state police.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Long introduces (98-H 8325) An Act relating to employment security - reasonable assurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative Campbell introduces (98-H 8326) An Act relating to registration of vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Long, Quick, Walter, Campbell and Callahan introduce (98-H 8327) An Act relating to taxation - worksite wellness.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Amaral, Quick, G. Levesque, Shavers and Rose introduce (98-H 8328) An Act relating to insurance policies and reserves.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Bierman, Long and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8329) An Act relating to employment security and temporary disability insurance - benefit years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Burlingame and Benoit introduce (98-H 8330) An Act relating to criminal procedure - domestic abuse.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Callahan and Long introduce (98-H 8331) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Representatives Salisbury, Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8332) An Act relating to businesses and professions electricians.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative Salisbury introduces (98-H 8333) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -minimum wages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Walter, Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8334) An Act relating to state building code.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Salisbury and Long introduce (98-H 8335) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8336) An Act relating to federal surplus property.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Salisbury introduces (98-H 8337) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -motor vehicle emissions inspection program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Walter, Kelley, Long and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8338) An Act relating to sales/use tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Long, Campbell and Kelley introduce (98-H 8339) An Act relating to apprenticeship.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representative Kelley introduces (98-H 8340) An Act relating to state police.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Long, Kelley and Campbell introduce (98-H 8341) An Act relating to public finance - Bureau of Audits.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Salisbury, Long, Kelley and Campbell introduce (98-H 8342) An Act relating to public assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Walter, Long, Amaral, Kelley and Campbell introduce (98-H 8343) An Act relating to sports, racing and athletics.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Walter, Amaral, Long, Salisbury, Kelley and Campbell introduce (98-H 8344) An Act relating to suspended licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Long introduces (98-H 8345) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers -unpublished numbers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Salisbury, Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8346) An Act relating to businesses and professions electricians.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Long, Amaral, Salisbury and Kelley introduce (98-H 8347) An Act relating to taxation - state tax officials.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Long introduces (98-H 8348) An Act relating to employment security - Reed Act transfers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Salisbury, Long and Kelley introduce (98-H 8349) An Act relating to organization of state employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Benoit, Sherlock, Moura, Burlingame and Ajello introduce (98-H 8350) An Act relating to human services.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Rabideau, Long, Kelley and Campbell introduce (98-H 8351) An Act relating to the application of state law to the General Assembly - the General Assembly accountability act of 1998.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Long, Walter, Campbell and Kelley introduce (98-H 8352) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles parking facilities and privileges.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Coderre, Barone and Kennedy introduce (98-H 8353) An Act relating to vital records - published obituaries.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Amaral, Kelley, Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8354) An Act relating to education length of school years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Representatives Millard and Campbell introduce (98-H 8355) An Act relating to assaults -protection of peace officers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Long introduces (98-H 8356) An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Salisbury, Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8357) An Act relating to workers' compensation - report of injuries.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Salisbury, Kelley, Long and Campbell introduce (98-H 8358) An Act relating to retirement and merit systems- general officer employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Benoit, Sherlock, Walter, Hetherington, Ajello and Burlingame introduce (98-H 8359) An Act relating to human services.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

RECESS


At 5:37 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative M. Anderson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Lily Viall; on motion of Representatives Carter and Benson, and as a further mark of respect to the memories of Marion Vaughn, Wilma Peck and Earl Graichen, seconded by Representatives Caruolo and Salisbury, the House is in recess, on a unanimous rising vote.

CALLED TO ORDER


At 3:16 o'clock P.M., on Wednesday, February 4, 1998, the Honorable Speaker Pro Tempore calls the House to order.

NEW BUSINESS


Representatives Kennedy, Henseler, George, Carter, Garvey and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8360) An Act relating to real estate conveyance tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative S. Anderson introduces (98-H 8361) An Act relating to health and safety -environmental response fund.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Coderre introduces (98-H 8362) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Reilly, McNamara, Williamson, Palangio and Carter introduce (98-H 8363) An Act relating to motor vehicle damage appraisers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Rabideau, Lally and Russo introduce (98-H 8364) An Act relating to real estate -titles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 8365) An Act relating to single license procedure act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Montanaro, Williamson, Cicilline and Picard introduce (98-H 8366) An Act relating to public utilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (98-H 8367) An Act relating to the 911 emergency telephone number act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Cicilline, Williams, Fox, Pires and Benoit introduce (98-H 8368) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- employment security - contributions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Rabideau, Salisbury and Long introduce (98-H 8369) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally -judgments, orders, and decrees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8370) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Mesolella introduces (98-H 8371) An Act relating to transportation of beverages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Salisbury introduces (98-H 8372) An Act relating to state purchases.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Iannitelli introduces (98-H 8373) An Act relating to weights and measures.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Salisbury, Long and Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8374) An Act relating to access to public records - educational incentive program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ADJOURNMENT

At 3:18 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Caruolo, seconded by Representative Salisbury, the House adjourns, on a voice vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

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REPRESENTATIVE HENRY C. ROSE

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