HOUSE JOURNALS - Tuesday, May 26, 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. 54 Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Fifty-fourth Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, May 26, 1998, and is called to order at 5:10 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable Speaker Pro Tempore, Mabel M. Anderson.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 94 members present and 6 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 94: Representatives Aiken-Salandria, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, 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, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Panciera, Picard, Fires, Pisaturo, Quick, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Voccola, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT 6: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Anzeveno, Bramley, Caruolo, Palumbo, Rabideau.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker Pro Tempore presents Representative Giannini, 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 Wednesday, May 20, 1998, is approved as printed.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Representative Montanaro will be unable to attend session today and tomorrow due to the passing of his sister-in-law.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:

(98-S 2393) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public records.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(98-S 3124) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(98-S 2596) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling and lotteries.

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

(98-S 2578) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative S. Anderson gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning impact fees. This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

STEPHEN J. ANDERSON
Representative, District 42

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Carter 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.

KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

NEW BUSINESS

Representatives Menard, Burlingame, Coderre, Barone and Benoit introduce (98-H 9120) An Act relating to towns and cities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives George and 5. Anderson introduce (98-H 9121) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $255.00 to pay the claim of Francis Larkin of25 Park Lane, Coventry, Rhode Island 02816.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

Representatives George, S. Anderson and Inman introduce (98-H 9122) House Resolution congratulating Jennifer Yordy on being the 1998 Exeter-West Greenwich High School Salutatorian.

Representative George requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives George, 5. Anderson and Inman introduce (98-H 9123) House Resolution congratulating Jason M. Lewis for being the 1998 Valedictorian of Exeter-West Greenwich High School.

Representative George requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Kelley, Lally, Carter, Garvey, Kelso and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9124) House Resolution congratulating the West Kingston Volunteer Fire Department on their gallant eflorts in saving the historic Kingston Railroad Station.

Representative Kelley requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Kelley, seconded by Representative Amaral and several other members of the House, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Kelley, Lally, Carter, Garvey, Kelso and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9125) House Resolution congratulating Senator John H. Chaffee for his success in having the Kingston Fire Station included in the First Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.

Representative Kelley requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Kelley, Lally, Carter, Garvey, Kelso and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9126) House Resolution congratulating the Friends of the Kingston Station for restoring historic Kingston Railroad Station.

Representative Kelley requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

CALENDAR

From the Calendar are taken:

1. (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.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 28, 1998.

2. (98-H 8033) An Act relating to businesses and professions- shows and exhibitions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 28, 1998.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Benoit announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Martineau announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet tomorrow and Thursday at the rise of the House.

Also:

Representative C. Levesque announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the House.

Also:

Representative Martineau congratulates Representative Mesolella on receiving a National Award in Washington from the Association of Metropolitan Server Agency.

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:29 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Lima, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Kelley Lawton-Vargas; on motion of Representative Giannini, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Frank Notardonato; on motion of Representative Pisaturo, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Luigi Pisaturo; on motion of Representative Lopes, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Lisa Sims, seconded by Representatives Henseler and Salisbury, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix

INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE JOANNE M. GIANNINI

Lord, may it be Thy will, not our own, which governs our deliberations this day.Amen.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, May 27, 1998:

1. (98-H 7820) An Act relating to workers' compensation insurance.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

2. (98-H 8223) An Act relating to the administrative procedures act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

3. (98-H 9031) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling activities and other facilities.

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

4. (98-H 8114) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to personal income tax.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite Postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

5. (98-H 8132) An Act relating to the sales and use taxes - exemption for sales by writers, composers and artists.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, May 28, 1998:

1. (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.

2. (98-H 8033) An Act relating to businesses and professions- shows and exhibitions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

3. (98-H 8288) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - water pollution. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

4. (98-H 9012) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to licensing- Rhode Island party and charter boat license. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

5. (98-H 7150) An Act relating to beach vehicle permits. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

6. (98-H 7149) An Act relating to Coastal Resources Management Council. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

7. (98-H 8492 as amended) An Act relating to the Department of the Environment. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage as amended.

8. (98-H 8957) An Act relating to the Coastal Resources Management Council. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

9. (98-H 7808 as amended) An Act relating to scenic highways. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage as amended.

10. (98-H 7330) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended.

11. (98-H 7606) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - harbors and harbor lines. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, May 26, 1998

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