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. 19
Tuesday, February 24, 1998
Nineteenth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, February 24, 1998, and is called to order at 5:22 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable Frank J. Anzeveno, Jr., Deputy Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 94 members present and 6 members absent as follows:
ABSENT - 6: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Caruolo, Little, Malik, Metts, Williams.
INVOCATION
The Honorable Deputy Speaker presents Representative Scott, 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 Journals of Wednesday, February 11, 1998 and Thursday, February 12, 1998, are approved as printed.
EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF
THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable Deputy Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:
(98-H 7317) An Act relating to education, effective February 16, 1998.
(98-H 7339) An Act providing for remodeling, renovating, equipping and furnishing and making certain additions and improvements to the existing Clayville Elementary School by the town of Scituate and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $2,535,000 bonds therefor, effective February 16, 1998.
(98-H 8381) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters, effective February 19, 1998.
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Representative Malik will be out of state and unable to attend session on February 24, 25 and 26.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Iannitelli gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning real estate construction- Smithfield.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
SUSAN B. IANNITELLI Representative, District 57
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Iannitelli gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning handicapped children.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
SUSAN B. IANNITELLI Representative, District 57
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kennedy gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning commercial law-
general regulatory provisions.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
BRIAN P. KENNEDY
Representative, District 16
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kennedy gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning management and withdrawal of water.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
BRIAN P. KENNEDY
Representative, District 16
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Kennedy gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning burglar and hold up alarm businesses.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
BRIAN P. KENNEDY
Representative, District 16
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Amaral gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor vehicles.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
JOSEPH N. AMARAL
Representative, District 92
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Ferguson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure relating to holidays.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
LAWRENCE J. FERGUSON Representative, District
91
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Ferguson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure relating to days of special observance.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
LAWRENCE J. FERGUSON Representative, District
91
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Pires gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning health care fraud.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
ANTONIO J. PIRES
Representative, District 79
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Pires gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning retirement.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
ANTONIO J. PIRES
Representative, District 79
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Pires gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning hospitals.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
ANTONIO J. PIRES
Representative, District 79
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Williamson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning education.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
TIMOTHY A. WILLIAMSON Representative, District
38
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Williamson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning insurance.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
TIMOTHY A. WILLIAMSON Representative, District
38
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Cicilline gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning traffic violations.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Cicilline gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning traffic courts.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Ferguson and Millard introduce (98-H 8479) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for the East Bay Development Corporation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8480) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $20,000 for the Vietnam Era Veterans' Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Sherlock, Garvey, McNamara, Reilly and S. Anderson introduce (98-H 8481) An Act establishing a family support council for families of persons with developmental disabilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Ferguson and Millard introduce (98-H 8482) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $20,000 for the Bristol 4th of July Committee.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Ferguson and Millard introduce (98-H 8483) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $100,000 for East Bay Education Collaborative.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives McNamara and Carter introduce (98-H 8484) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for Warwick Figure Skaters Munchkins.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carpenter and Slater introduce (98-H 8485) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $40,000 for Elmwood Community Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Castro introduces (98-H 8486) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for the Wellspring Community School.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Ferguson and Millard introduce (98-H 8487) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for Bristol Volunteers in Schools.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Carroll introduces (98-H 8488) An Act relating to taxation - town of Glocester.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Scott introduces (98-H 8489) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,500 to pay the claim of William J. Whalen, P.O. Box 415, 13 Cherry Lane, Wyoming, Rhode Island 02898.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Jacquard introduces (98-H 8490) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $951.17 to pay the claim of Rachelle Principe of 200 Post Road, Unit 527, Village Green, Warwick, Rhode Island 02888.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representatives Salisbury and Henseler introduce (98-H 8491) House Resolution extending congratulations.
Representative Salisbury requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Salisbury, seconded by Representatives Henseler and Long, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Henseler and Carter introduce (98-H 8492) An Act relating to the Department of the Environment.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Representatives Kelley, Lally, Kelso, Carter, Garvey and Scott introduce (by request) (98-H 8493) An Act authorizing the electors of the town of South Kingstown to impose a real estate conveyance tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Winfield introduces (98-H 8494) An Act relating to the Greenville Water District.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Garvey, Carter, Benson, Kelley and Scott introduce (98-H 8495) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for South County Chapter for Rhode Island ARC.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Kilmartin, Pires and M. Anderson introduce (98-H 8496) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for St. Leo Senior Citizens Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Ferguson introduces (98-H 8497) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $30,000 for the Disabled American Veterans' Department of Rhode Island Transportation Program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Barone and Heffner introduce (98-H 8498) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for Volunteers in Barrington Schools.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 8499) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,500 for North End Crime Watch.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Barone and Heffner introduce (98-H 8500) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for Barrington Community School.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Barone and Heffner introduce (98-H 8501) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for Barrington Y.M.C.A.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 8502) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $8,500 for Charles Street Revitalization Committee.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 8503) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,500 for Wanskuck Little League.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 8504) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $67,000 for DaVinci Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Garvey, Kennedy, Kelley and Scott introduce (98-H 8505) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,500 for South County Interfaith Aids Respite Program (SCIARP).
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative DeSimone introduces (98-H 8506) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $8,500 for the Marieville Community Crime Watch Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Garvey, Kennedy and Scott introduce (98-H 8507) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for "A Kids Place".
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Iannitelli introduces (98-H 8508) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $20,000 for East Smithfield Neighborhood Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives M. Anderson, Kilmartin, San Bento, Montalbano and Pires introduce (98-H 8509) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $25,000 for Pawtucket Public Library.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter and Benson introduce (98-H 8510) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for DARE Program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter and Benson introduce (98-H 8511) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $37,500 for Seniors' Helping Others.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Williamson introduces (98-H 8512) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for West Warwick Little League.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Kelley, Scott, Carter, Benson, Garvey and Lally introduce (98-H 8513) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Saugatucket River Heritage Corridor Coalition.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Iannitelli introduces (98-H 8514) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for Kids' Klub.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Panciera and Walter introduce (98-H 8515) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $35,000 for Westerly Senior Citizens Center Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Kelley, Scott, Carter, Benson, Garvey and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8516) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for Johnny Cake Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Rose, Coelho, Barone and Lopes introduce (98-H 8517) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $20,000 for the East Providence Public Library.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Iannitelli introduce (98-H 8518) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for Smithfield School Volunteer Pilot Program Funding.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Kelley, Scott, Carter, Garvey, Kelso and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8519) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $31,159 for Larry Tetreault Senior Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Kelley, Scott, Carter, Benson, Garvey and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8520) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for South Kingstown Adult Day Care.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Kennedy introduces (98-H 8521) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for Little Rhody Boys State Corporation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Carroll introduces (98-H 8522) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Glocester Senior Citizens Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Carroll introduces (98-H 8523) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Glocester Little League.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, Kelley, Kelso, Garvey and Benson introduce (98-H 8524) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $20,000 for U.R.I. Crime Lab.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Iannitelli introduces (98-H 8525) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for Smithfield Historical Society.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Millard and Ferguson introduce (98-H 8526) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $6,000 for Rogers Free Library.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Carroll introduces (98-H 8527) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for Camp Ruggles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, Henseler and Benson introduce (by request) (98-H 8528) An Act authorizing the electors of the town of North Kingstown to impose a real estate conveyance tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Walter introduces (98-H 8529) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $3,000 for Westerly Shakespeare in the Park.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Henseler, Carter and Benson introduce (by request) (98-H 8530) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance the acquisition of development rights to farmland and other real estate and to issue not more than $4,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Walter and Panciera introduce (98-H 8531) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for Westerly Adult Day Care Center, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carpenter and Slater introduce (98-H 8532) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for Elmwood Foundation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives George and Scott introduce (98-H 8533) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of$500 for the West Greenwich Senior Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carpenter, Slater and Fox introduce (98-H 8534) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for McCauley House.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Pisaturo introduces (98-H 8535) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for Rhode Islanders Taking Action, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Kelley, Scott, Carter, Benson, Garvey and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8536) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $387.30 to pay the claim of Jean R. Paxton of 213 Hunt Avenue, Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representative Walter introduces (98-H 8537) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for the Westerly Area Rest and Meals, Inc. (Warm Shelter, Inc.).
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Pisaturo and Cicilline introduce (98-H 8538) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for Brown University Aids Programs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Reilly introduces (98-H 8539) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,500 for St. Aidan's Senior Club.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Pisaturo introduces (98-H 8540) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Arlington Manor Residents Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Pisaturo introduces (98-H 8541) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Jennings Manor Residents Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, Benson and Scott introduce (98-H 8542) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,500 for Habitat of Humanity.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter and Benson introduce (98-H 8543) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $100,000 for Department of State Library Services.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, George and Scott introduce (98-H 8544) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for the Exeter Volunteer Fire Department, No. 1.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, George and Scott introduce (98-H 8545) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for the Exeter Emergency Dispatch Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox, Castro and Cicilline introduce (98-H 8546) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $280,000 for Providence Center - Talbot Treatment Services.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox, Slater and Cicilline introduce (98-H 8547) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $175,000 for the Homeless Mental Health Program at Providence Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, Benson and Scott introduce (98-H 8548) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for North Kingstown Library.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox, Slater, Castro, Sherlock and Cicilline introduce (98-H 8549) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for Witmarsh Corporation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter and Benson introduce (98-H 8550) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for North Kingstown Special Olympics Team.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Wasylyk, Giannini, Slater and Anzeveno introduce (98-H 8551) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Health to provide more information to the General Assembly regarding meningitis immunization and the recent outbreak of meningitis in Rhode Island.
Representative Wasylyk requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Representative Long objects.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives Fox, Castro, Sherlock, Slater and Costantino introduce (98-H 8552) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $25,000 for Insight Radio Station for the Blind.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox, Slater, Palangio, Sherlock and Costantino introduce (98-H 8553) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $25,000 for the Childhood Lead Action Program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Garvey and Walter introduces (98-H 8554) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for the town of New Shoreham.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Garvey and Kennedy introduce (98-H 8555) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for Charlestown Senior Citizens Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox and Cicilline introduce (98-H 8556) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $65,000 for Mount Hope Neighborhood Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox, Sherlock and Carter introduce (98-H 8557) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for the Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association - Educational Foundation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox, Slater and Costantino introduce (98-H 8558) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for New Time of Rhode Island.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, Benson and Scott introduce (98-H 8559) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $75,000 for Rhode Island Aviation Heritage Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, Garvey, Benson and Scott introduce (98-H 8560) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for South County Hospital.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox, Slater and Cicilline introduce (98-H 8561) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $25,000 for Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, Garvey, Benson and Scott introduce (98-H 8562) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for Rhode Island Special Olympics.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Fox and Cicilline introduce (98-H 8563) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for Billy Taylor Summer Educational Program in Providence.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Benson, Carter and Garvey introduce (98-H 8564) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for North Kingstown Senior Center Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Benson, Carter and Garvey introduce (98-H 8565) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,500 for C.B. Pac Davisville Theatre, North Kingstown Performing Arts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carpenter and Slater introduce (98.H 8566) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for Elmwood Neighborhood Housing Services.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Benson, Carter and Garvey introduce (98-H 8567) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Habitat of Humanity.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Benson, Carter and Garvey introduce (98-H 8568) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $500 for Aquah Youth Association of North Kingstown.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter and Benson introduce (98-H 8569) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $20,000 for the Wickford Senior Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carter, Kelley, Garvey and Scott introduce (98-H 8570) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $10,000 for Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Pisaturo introduces (98-H 8571) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Stadium School "Partners in Education".
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Pisaturo, Montanaro and Lima introduce (98-H 8572) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Harris House Residents Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carroll and Winfield introduce (98-H 8573) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $15,000 for Harmony Hills School.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Pisaturo introduces (98-H 8574) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for D'Evon Manor Residents Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Carroll and Rabideau introduce (98-H 8575) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Burrillville Glocester Youth Soccer Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Pisaturo introduces (98-H 8576) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for the Stadium Neighborhood Association.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Ferguson, Ginaitt and Naughton introduce (98-H 8577) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000,000 for the Brown University Medical School.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Costantino, Slater and Giannini introduce (98-H 8578) An Act relating to motor vehicles - speed restrictions.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.
Representatives Castro, Fox, Cicilline, Barone, Lanzi and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8579) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for Jewish War Veterans.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Salisbury and Henseler introduce (98-H 8580) House Resolution extending condolences.
Representative Salisbury requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Salisbury, seconded by Representative Henseler, and by unanimous consent, on a rising vote.
CONGRATULATIONS
Representative Giannini extends congratulations to Councilman John Igliozzi and his wife Cheryl on the birth of their son Gian Vincent Igliozzi.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Representative Benoit, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measure (98-H 7387), with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 7387) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of and amending the special legislative commission to develop and coordinate state policy concerning RIte Care and to make recommendations concerning all issues related to RIte Care.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure (98-H 7365), with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 7365) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure (98-H 7332), with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 7332) An Act relating to the town of Charlestown - Juvenile Hearing Board.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure (98-H 7361), with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 7361) An Act relating to the town of Hopkinton - Juvenile Hearing Board.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure (98-H 7300), with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 7300) An Act relating to the Westerly Fire District.
Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:48 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Barr, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Francis M. Gibson; on motion of Representative Iannitelli, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Daniel Jaswell; on motion of Representative Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Ferdinand D'Itri; on motion of Representative Kelley, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Joseph Carlton Potter; on motion of Representative Faria, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Jose Ferreira, seconded by Representatives Henseler and Long, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH H. SCOTT
Lord, we have been sent to these positions of responsibility by the people. Make us mindful that we are their servants. Give us the wisdom and energy to serve them honestly and well. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, March 3, 1998:
1. (98-H 7387) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of and amending the special legislative commission to develop and coordinate state policy concerning RIte Care and to make recommendations concerning all issues related to RIte Care.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
2. (98-H 7365) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (98-H 7332) An Act relating to the town of Charlestown-
Juvenile Hearing Board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (98-H 7361) An Act relating to the town of Hopkinton - Juvenile Hearing Board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (98-H 7300) An Act relating to the Westerly Fire District.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, February 24, 1998
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