HOUSE JOURNALS - Tuesday, April 7, 1998

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. 37 Tuesday, April 7, 1998 Thirty - seventh Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, April 7, 1998, and is called to order at 5:15 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 98 members present and 2 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 98: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken.Salandria, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Camp bell Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo Castro, Cicilline, Coderre,' Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano Montanaro, Moura, 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 - 2: Representatives Crowley, Munschy.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Benson, 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, April 2, 1998, is approved as printed.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR

The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, approved and signed by His Excellency, the Governor:

(98-H 8879) An Act authorizing Bristol Yacht Club to increase its holdings to an amount not exceeding two and one half million dollars ($2,500,000), approved March 27, 1998.

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF
THE GOVERNOR

The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:

(98-H 7701) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters, effective March 27, 1998.

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

COMMUNICATION

The Honorable Speaker announces the receipt of the following communication;

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 7, 1998

Hon. John B. Harwood Speaker,
RI House of Representatives
325 State House Providence, RI 02903

Mr. Speaker:

Please be advised that I will be unable to be present for the session of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 8, 1998. I will be participating in a forum, at that time, at the University of Rhode Island.

Sincerely,

MELVOID J. BENSON
Representative, District 45
North Kingstown

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION

INTRODUCTION

Representative Salisbury gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning Resource Recovery Corporation refunding bonds. This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

WAYNE L. SALISBURY
Representative, District 54

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Salisbury gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning state police. This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

WAYNE L. SALISBURY
Representative, District 54

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Kilmartin gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning sales tax. This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

GUESTS

Representative Ginaitt welcomes to the House as guests the Women's World Racing Team, Betsy Alison, Kristan McClintock, Diana "Dini" Hall, Nancy Haberland and Ann Gooding.

Also:

The Honorable Speaker welcomes to the House Chambers Eric Hall.

Also:

Representative Rabideau welcomes the University of Rhode Island Student Senate President Daryl Finizio, External Affairs Ron Shine, Anna Zelinski, Jeffrey Resch, Intern, and the Rhody Ram.

Representative Benson also welcomes the students from the University of Rhode Island to the House of Representatives.

NOW PRESIDING
At 5:23 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Deputy Speaker.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

TRANSFER OF BILLS

Representative Martineau, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(98-H 7568) An Act relating to taxation. Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Benoit, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(98-H 7477) An Act relating to health and safety. Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(98-H 7928) An Act relating to domestic violence - the domestic violence court reform act of 1998. Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(98-H 7895) An Act relating to Family Court. Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Ginaitt, for the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Joint Committee on Water Resources.

(98-S 2650) An Act relating to clean water infrastructure. Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Water Resources.

(98-S 2649) An Act relating to clean water infrastructure. Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Water Resources.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Representative Benoit, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 7640) An Act relating to state affairs and government Children's Cabinet.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 7696) Joint Resolution amending the permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care in Rhode Island.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Martineau, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 8688) An Act relating to Catholic cemeteries increase holdings.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Representative Flaherty, for the Committee on Judiciary, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 7892) An Act relating to abused and neglected children.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7897) An Act relating to public officers and employees selective service registration awareness and compliance act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8103) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8234) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8321) An Act relating to weapons.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8029) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8028) An Act relating to the Department of Corrections.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7750) An Act relating to trusts for minors.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8309) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal law- warrant squad.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7901) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Department of Corrections.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Representative Benoit, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 7555) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substances act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7870) (Substitute cc An Act relating to Department of Health - tattooing and body piercing.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7467) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - home care patient/client rights.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7819) An Act relating to health and safety.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7871) (Substitute cc~~~) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7797) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7793 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7800) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses - anatomical gifts.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7393) An Act relating to health and safety - establishing freedom of access to clinic entrances.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7285 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety of pupils.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7795) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study all aspects of organ donations.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7446) (Substitute A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8085) An Act relating to handicapped children - transition from school to self-sufficient adulthood.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Representative Faria, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 8892) An Act relating to sexual harassment, education and training in the workplace.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Martineau, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 7689) An Act relating to public property and works authorizing the transfer of property in the town of North Kingstown to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

Representatives Henseler, Cambio, Benson, Caruolo, Garvey and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8954) House Resolution proclaiming April 7, 1998 as "Rhode Island Pay Inequity Awareness Day".

Representative Henseler requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Benoit, Lowe and Burlingame introduce (98-H 8955) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Kilmartin, Ajello, Amaral and Slater introduce (98-H 8956) An Act relating to food and drugs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Ginaitt and Reilly introduce (98-H 8957) An Act relating to Coastal Resources Management Council.

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

Representative Costantino introduces (98-H 8958) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,000 for Federal Hill Crime Watch.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives C. Levesque, Little, Amaral and Quick introduce (98-H 8959) House Resolution congratulating Michael W. Mello on his retirement as Assistant Superintendent of Portsmouth Schools.

Representative C. Levesque requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative C. Levesque, seconded by Representatives Ajello, 6. Levesque, Quick and Long, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Malik introduce (98-H 8960) An Act exempting from taxation the real and personal property of Generations Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps not exceeding $150,000.

Representative Malik requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Malik, seconded by Representatives Dennigan and Walter, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Carter, Fox, Costantino, Russo, Giannini and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 8961) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Panciera and Walter introduce (98-H 8962) An Act authorizing the town of Westerly to issue bonds and notes to an amount not exceeding $255,000 to finance the construction and expansion of sewers and sewerage systems in the Pickering Drive and Butterfly Drive areas of town.

Representative Panciera requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Panciera, seconded by Representative Walter, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 75 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 75: Representatives Aiken.Salandria, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso,' Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, 6., Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Murphy, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Simonian, Walter, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS-0.

Representative M. Anderson introduces (98-H 8963) House Resolution respectfully requesting state agencies provide the prime sponsor with information filed with committees.

Representative M. Anderson requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative M. Anderson, seconded by Representatives Long, Kilmartin, Amaral and Inman, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Palangio, Castro, Costantino, Carpenter and Metts introduce (98-H 8964) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $100,000 for the Urban Collaborative Program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Kelso and Lally introduce (98-H 8965) An Act relating to dogs - animal control ordinances in the town of Narragansett.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measure:

(98-S 2901 as amended) An Act relating to Greenville water district.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar is taken:

1. (98-H7728) An Act relating to education -curriculum.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage. Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on tomorrow's Calendar as item number 1.

CONSENT CALENDAR

From the Consent Calendar are taken:

1. (98-H8803) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of David M. King & Son, Inc.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (98-S 3011) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (98-S 2971) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (98-S 2920) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

5. (98-S 2507) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (98-S 2353) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (98-H8477) An Act relating to the town of Portsmouth - Juvenile Hearing Board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (98-H8471) An Act relating to enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Read and passed, items 2 through 6 in concurrence, on motion of Representative Henseler, seconded by Representative Cambio, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Benoit announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House in the House Lounge of the State House.

Also:

Representative Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the rise of the House.

Also:

Representative Kennedy announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.

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.

APPOINTMENTS

The Honorable Speaker appoints Representatives Henseler, Benson, Barr, Long, Amaral and Bierman as a Committee to escort His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor and the members of the Honorable Senate to join the House of Representatives in Joint Session for the purpose of receiving an address by the Commissioner of Education, Peter McWalters.

ADJOURNMENT
At 5:42 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Fleury, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Alpherie Vincent; on motion of Representative McNamara, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Edward F. Riley; on motion of Representative Kelley, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Stanley L. Sykes, seconded by Representatives Caruolo and Salisbury, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix

INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE MELVOID J. BENSON

God, most passionate and merciful, we confess that we often rather follow the crowd's view than stand alone for justice, truth and the will of those we represent.

Help us to be wise in our wisdom, strong in your strength and gentle and compassionate.

May we be signs of human unity who seek to accomplish the best for our state and its people.

TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR

(98-S 2353) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(98-S 2507) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(98-S 2920) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(98-S 2971) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(98-S 3011) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Friday, April 10, 1998:

1. (98-H 7640) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Children's Cabinet.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

2. (98-H8688) An Act relating to Catholic cemeteries - increase holdings.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (98-H7696) Joint Resolution amending the permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care in Rhode Island.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, April 7, 1998

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 8, 1998:

1. (98-H 7728) An Act relating to education -curriculum.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

2. (98-H7184) An Act relating to identification and apprehension of criminals.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

3. (98-H7978) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - award of municipal contracts.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute

4. (98-H7598) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

5. (98-H7278) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal detention facilities.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute"A".

6. (98-H7272) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - sexually violent predators.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

7. (98-H7297) An Act relating to correctional institutions- parole hearings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

8. (98-H7717) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

9. (98-H7358 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses- treason and related offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

10. (98-H 7113) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

11. (98-H 7268 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

12. (98-H 7711) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- motor vehicle reparations act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends no passage.

13. (98-H 7352 as amended) An Act relating to bail and recognizance.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 9, 1998:

1. (98-H 8720) An Act relating to labor employment security.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

CALENDAR

In order for Friday, April 10, 1998:

1. (98-H 7870) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Department of Health - tattooing and body piercing.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

2. (98-H7630 as amended) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to implement a national data bank documenting persons convicted of child abuse/neglect.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

3. (98-H7467) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - home care patient/client rights.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

4. (98-H8892) An Act relating to sexual harassment, education and training in the workplace.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

5. (98-H7892) An Act relating to abused and neglected children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6. (98-H7897) An Act relating to public officers and employees- selective service registration awareness and compliance act. Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

7. (98-H8103) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

8. (98-H8234) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

9. (98-H8278) An Act relating to community obligations and banking offenses - fraudulent checks. Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10. (98-H 8321) An Act relating to weapons.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

11. (98-H 8029) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

12. (98-H 8028) An Act relating to the Department of Corrections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

13. (98-H 7750) An Act relating to trusts for minors.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

14. (98-H 8309) (Substitute" A,") An Act relating to criminal law - warrant squad.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

15. (98-H 7901) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Department of Corrections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

16. (98-H 7689) An Act relating to public property and works- authorizing the transfer of property in the town of North Kingstown to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17. (98-H 7795) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study all aspects of organ donations.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

18. (98-H 7446) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

19. (98-H 8085) An Act relating to handicapped children - transition from school to self-sufficient adulthood.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

20. (98-H 7555) An Act relating to food and drugs uniform controlled substances act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

21. (98-H 7819) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

22. (98-H 7871) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

23. (98-H 7797) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

24. (98-H 7793 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

25. (98-H 7800) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses - anatomical gifts.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

26. (98-H 7393) An Act relating to health and safety - establishing freedom of access to clinic entrances.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

27. (98-H 7285 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety of pupils.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 23, 1998:

1. (98-H 8738 as amended) An Act authorizing the establishment of a Municipal Court in East Greenwich.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, April 7, 1998

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