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. 57 Wednesday, June 3, 1998 Fifty-seventh Pay


The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, June 3, 1998, and is called to order at 3:13 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable Frank J. Anzeveno, Jr., Deputy Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 90 members present and 10 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 90: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, lBeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, Giannini, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Panciera, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT - 10; Representatives Bramley, Crowley, lDennigan, George, Ginaitt, Kelley, McCauley, Mesolella, Salisbury, Walter.

INVOCATION



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

(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)




APPROVAL OF RECORD


By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, June 2, 1998, is approved as printed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Representative Henseler announces the Honorable Speaker, the Majority Leader and Representative Pires are attending a budget meeting.

Also:

Awards were presented to the following Representatives today in the State House Rotunda:

Representatives Carpenter and Giannini were presented awards from the Ambassador of Hospitality Tourism - Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association.

Representative Pires was presented an award from Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce - Legislator of the Year.

Representative Martineau was presented an award from the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year.

Representatives Kennedy and Fleury were presented awards from the National Federation of Independent Business Gaurdian of Business Award.

GUESTS


Representative Barr welcomes to the House as guests Robert Heaton, Lesley Heaton and sons Nick and Kyle.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILL


Representative Faria, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(98-H 8346) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE


Representative Pires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 7482) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- small business tax credit.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2343) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- small business tax credit.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2885) An Act making an appropriation of $5,0000 to Laura A. Hoxsie.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS


Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 9046) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvements of public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing therof, including the issue of not more than $260,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Representative Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representative Henseler, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 63; Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Garvey, Giannini, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelso, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR


Representative Faria, for the Committee on Labor, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 8283) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - temporary employee protection act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS


Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 9047) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more the $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Representative Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representative Henseler, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 66 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 66: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Garvey, Giannini, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelso, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, 6., Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Panciera, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.
(98-H 9048) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,600,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Representative Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representatives Henseler, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 61: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, Giannini, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelso, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Little, Lopes, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.
(98-H 9049) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction of a multi-purpose room at Fallon Memorial Elementary School in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $800,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Representative Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representative Henseler, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 64 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 64; Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Farrell, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, Giannini, Henseler, Hetherington, Inman, Iwuc, Kelso, Lally, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Little, Long, Lopes, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.
(98-H 9050) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Representative Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representative Henseler, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 65: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, 6arvey, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelso, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Little, Long, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, Menard, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimouse consent, all House matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable Senate forthwith.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES


JOINT COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY SAFETY


Representative Garvey, for the Joint Committee on Highway Safety, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 7181) An Act relating to special stops required.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calender.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS


Representative Coderre, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 9023) An Act relating to levy an assessment of local taxes in the town of Jamestown.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 9024) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes in the town of Jamestown.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.


NOTICE OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION


Representative Lowe gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning housing.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

ROBERT B. LOWE
Representative, District 61

Received and ordered to be placed on file.


NEW BUSINESS


Representatives Murphy and Watson introduce (98-H 9152) House Resolution congratulating Heather Ryan on her graduation from East Greenwich High School.

Representative Murphy requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Inman, Amaral, Murphy, Winfield, George and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9153) House Resolution honoring former State Representative Edward J. Smith for his faithful and dedicated service as a member of the State of Rhode Island Water Resources Board.

Representative Inman requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives C. Levesque, Quick and Little introduce (98-H 9154) An Act authorizing the town of Portsmouth to issue general obligation bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed nine million two hundred forty thousand dollars ($9,240,000) for the purpose of financing additions and improvements to, and renovations of public schools in the town.

Representative C. Levesque requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative C. Levesque, seconded by Representative Ajello, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 59 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 59: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Malik, Mc6owan, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Picard, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

Representative Garvey introduces (98-H 9155) House Resolution congratulating Mary Donnelly, R.N. for her forty years of dedicated service to the residents of Block Island.

Representative Garvey requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Carter, Benson and Henseler introduce (98-H 9156) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Carpenter, Cicilline and Fox introduce (98-H 9157) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for Providence Community Mediation Center.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Faria, Moura, Montanaro and Fox introduce (98-H 9158) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Henseler and Long introduce (98-H 9159) House Resolution extending congratulations.

Representative Henseler requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Henseler and Long introduce (98-H 9160) House Resolution extending condolences.

Representative Henseler requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Carter, Henseler and Benson introduce (98-H 9161) An Act relating to participation by employees of the town of North Kingstown in the Municipal Employees Retirement System.

Representative Carter requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Carter, seconded by Representatives Benson, Henseler and Sherlock, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 72 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 72; Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Benoit, Benson, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, 6arvey, 6iannini, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Martineau, Mc6owan, McNamara, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Palumbo, Sherlock and McGowan introduce (98-H 9162) House Resolution memorializing the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation to assist in resolving residents' complaints with Amtrak

Representative Pulumbo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Barr and Farrell introduce (98-H 9163) House Resolution congratulating Jeffrey T. Coots, II for being selected as Salutatorian of the class of 1998 at Davies Career and Technical High School.

Representative Barr requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Barr and Farrell introduce (98-H 9164) House Resolution congratulating Melissa D. Godin for being selected as Valedictorian of the class of 1998 at Davies Career and Technical High School.

Representative Barr requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Lowe, Burlingame and Benoit introduces (98-H 9165) An Act relating to the town of North Smithfield - juvenile hearing board.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

CALENDAR


From the Calendar are taken:

1. (98-H 8492 as amended) An Act relating to the Department of the Environment.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage as amended.

Representative Henseler moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Cambio, Carter, Faria, Lopes and Fleury.

By unanimous consent, Representative Henseler, seconded by Representatives Cambio, Carter, Faria, Lopes and Fleury, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT

TO

(98-H 8492 as amended)


Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (98-H 8492 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT" as follows:

On page 1, lines 8 through 18, by deleting all the language following the word "issued" and inserting in place thereof the words: "in accordance with chapter 28-27 of the Rhode Island general laws".

On page 2, delete lines 1 through 4.

On page 2, lines 12 through 26, by deleting all the language following the word "issued" and inserting in place thereof the words: "in accordance with chapter 28-27 of the Rhode Island general laws".

Respectfully submitted,

SUZANNE M. HENSELER
Representative, District 44

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 76: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, 6arvey, 6iannini, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, Mc6owan, McNamara, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Wintield.

NAYS -0.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 77: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, 6arvey, 6iannini, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Mc6owan, McNamara, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

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 Tuesday, June 9, 1998.



3. (98-H 7820) An Act relating to workers' compensation insurance.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

Representative Faria moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representative Henseler.

There is no objection.

The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Read and recommitted to the Committee on Labor.

4. (98-H 9033) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Western Hill Auto Sales and Service, Inc.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representative Henseler, on a roll call vote, 66 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 66; Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, 6arvey, 6iannini, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Lima, Little, Malik, Martineau, McGowan, McNamara, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scoff, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson.

NAYS -0.

5. (98-S 2725 as amended) An Act relating to Health and Educational Building Corporation.

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

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Benoit, seconded by Representatives Sherlock, Reilly, Henseler, Costantino, Burlingame, Coderre and Carter, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the afiirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, 6arvey, 6iannini, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, Mc6owan, McNamara, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Representative Ferguson announces that the Joint Committee on Veterans Afiairs will meet Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 201 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Garvey announces that the Joint Committee on Highway Safety will meet Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

Also:

Representative Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will not meet tomorrow, but will meet Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at the rise of the House.

Also:

Representative Murphy announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the House.

Also:

Representative Benoit announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House and tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

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

Also:

Representative Henseler announces that the Commission on all aspects of the Department of Health will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.

TRANSMITTAL



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

ADJOURNMENT


At 3:41 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representatives Metts and Shavers, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Marion Almeida, seconded by Representatives Henseler and Long, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix



INVOCATION


REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT A. WATSON



Almighty God, our strength from day to day, keep each of us faithful to the claims of justice and freedom.Amen.



Appendix



CONSENT CALENDAR




In order for Thursday, June 11, 1998:

1. (98-H 9023) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes in the town of Jamestown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (98-H 9024) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes in the town of Jamestown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Wednesday, June 3, 1998

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Tuesday, June 9, 1998:

1. (98-H 8033) An Act relating to businesses and professions shows and exhibitions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Wednesday, June 10, 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 7682) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

3. (98-H 7781) An Act relating to taxation -motor vehicles- alternative fueled vehicle incentives.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Thursday, June 11, 1998:

1. (98-H 8283) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations temporary employee protection act.

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

2. (98-H 7181) An Act relating to special stops required.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage.

3. (98-H 7482) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- small business tax credit.

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

4. (98-S2343) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- small business tax credit.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

5. (98-S 2885) An Act making an appropriation of $5,000 to Laura A. Hoxsie.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Wednesday, June 3, 1998



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