HOUSE JOURNALS - Tuesday, June 9, 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. 58 Tuesday, June 9, 1998 Fifty-eighth Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, June 9, 1998, and is called to order at 5:17 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable Mable M. Anderson, Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 95 members present and 5 members absent as follows:

PRESENT 95: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, 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, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Panciera, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Voccola, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT - 5: Representalives Aiken, Anzeveno, Carroll, Farrell, Lopes.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker Pro Tempore 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 Journal of Wednesday, June 3, 1998, is approved as printed.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR

The Honorable Speaker Pro Tempore announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, approved and signed by His Excellency, the Governor:
(98-H 7585) An Act relating to criminal offenses crime against nature, approved June 5, 1998.

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF
THE GOVERNOR

The Honorable Speaker Pro Tempore announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:
(98-H 9115) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Artillery Company of Providence, effective June 3, 1998.

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

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

(98-S 3143) An Act relating to taxation business corporation tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2632 as amended) An Act relating to temporary disability insurance - exemption of certain persons.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2599) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government economic development.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3051 as amended) An Act relating to the University of Rhode Island.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3064) An Act relating to the naming of state buildings.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2439) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - language interpreters.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

COMMUNICATION

The Honorable Speaker Pro Tempore announces the receipt of the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 3, 1998

Speaker John Harwood
Rhode Island State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I will be absent from legislative session on Tuesday, June 9, 1998 as I will be attending a seminar out of state. Very truly yours,

DENISE C. AIKEN
Representative, District 35

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative Faria gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning unemployment insurance.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

JOSEPH L. FARIA
Representative, District 72

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Iwuc gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning the town of Cumberland.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

DAVID S. IWUC
Representative, District 68

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Martineau gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning the definilion of nonregulated power producers.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

GERARD M. MARTINEAU
Representative, District 63

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

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

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

NEW BUSINESS

Representatives Malik, Faria, Millard, Henseler, Metts, Walter and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9166) House Resolution extending condolences on the passing of Pasquale "Pat" Abbruzzi.

Representative Malik requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Walter, Panciera and Kennedy introduce (98-H 9167) An Act relating to the town of Westerly (Downtown Center Special Service District).

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Walter, Panciera and Kennedy introduce (98-H 9168) An Act relating to taxation - Westerly Art District.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Kelso, Palangio and Barr introduce (98-H 9169) House Resolution extending the reporting date of the special House Commission to study all aspects of the ferry business in the state of Rhode Island and all matters relating thereto and to make recommendations therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Cicilline, Pisaturo, Hetherington, Ajello and Lima introduce (98-H 9170) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $50,000 for the Coalition for Consumer Justice Education Project, Inc.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Menard introduces (98-H 9171) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for Marieville Farm League.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Caruolo, Rose, Coelho, Barone and Dennigan present (98-H 9172) An Act authorizing the city of East providence to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of a recreation center, athletic fields and other recreational facilities in the city and the development of plans with respect to the acquisition and development and/or relocation of recreation, library and other sites in the city including the issue of not more than $925,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Caruolo, Rose, Coelho, Barone and Dennigan present (98-H 9173) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and installation of sanitary sewers and connector utilities in the city including the issue of not more than $1,208,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Caruolo, Rose, Coelho, Barone and Dennigan present (98-H 9174) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction of sanitary sewers, the construction of storm drainage and electrical improvements and improvements to various buildings in the city and the acquisition and installation of a geographic information system including the issue of not more than $6,175,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Caruolo, Rose, Coelho, Barone and Dennigan present (98-H 9175) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction of an addition to the East Providence High School and the construction of improvements and the acquisition of equipment for various schools in the city including the issue of not more than $5,097,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Caruolo, Rose, Coelho and Dennigan present (98-H 9176) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and equipping of a fire station, the construction and equipping of an addition to the police station and a garage storage building for the Police Department and the acquisition of equipment including the issue of not more than $1,685,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Pisaturo, Cicilline, Hetherington, Benoit and Ajello introduce (98-H 9177) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000 for Camp Steppingstone for Children With AIDS.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lowe, Long and S. Anderson introduce (98-H 9178) An Act relating to the creation of a permanant commission regarding the financing of mobile homes in the state of Rhode Island with an emphasis on interest rates and insurance premiums.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

NOW PRESIDING
At 5:30 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker Pro Tempore yields the rostrum to the Honorable Speaker.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today 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 Benoit announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 201 of the State House, and tomorrow at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

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

Also:

Representative Ferguson announces that the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs will meet Thursday, June 11, 1998, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 35 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Inman announces that the Joint Committee on Water Resources will meet Thursday, June 11, 1998, at 2:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 207 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Henseler announces that the group picture for the House of Representatives will be tomorrow at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the House Chambers.

Also:

Representative Henseler requests the desk be held open in order to receive Committee Reports.

GUESTS

Representative Reilly welcomes to the House as guests Heather J. Picard, Miss Rhode Island 1998, and Joe Spicola, President of the Miss Rhode Island Scholarhsip Program.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar is taken:

1. (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, June 11, 1998.

TRANSMITTAL

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

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(98-H 9095) An Act authorizing the town of Pawtucket to provide for the reconstruction of highway bridges in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $400,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Representative Kilmartin requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representative Coderre, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 76 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 76: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barone, Barr, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carter, Caruolo, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0

(98-S 2902) An Act in amendment of chapter 1039 of the public laws, 1902 entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to and act entitled An Act in amendment of the charter of the Fire Engine Company in East Greenwich, passed at the January Session 1882" passed at the January 1902 Session.

Representative Caruolo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Caruolo, seconded by Representative Kennedy, 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: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington', Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, Scott, Slater, Smith, Walter, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

(98-S 2450) An Act relating to professional service corporation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2794) An Act relating to enterprise zones.

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-S 2282) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - establishing the Rhode Island Health Care Quality Program.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2307 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - home care patient/client rights.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2716) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - establishing a right to a safe school for higher education.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2768 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- long term health care goal and values.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2400) An Act relating to health and safety.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2533) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Department of Elderly Affairs.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2263) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Children's Cabinet.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2837) An Act relating to handicapped children.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2313 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- residential care assisted living facility act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2532 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

Representative C. Levesque, for the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 8967) An Act relating to days of special observance.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Representative Pires, for the Committee on Finance, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 9117) An Act relating to businesses and professions- real estate appraiser certification act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7830) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study alternate funding sources for the Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Program and to make recommendations therefor.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2963) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(98-H 9014) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7556) An Act relating to divorce and separation - child support.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3096) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to miscellaneous fines.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2802) An Act relating to health care.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2626 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2421) An Act relating to health and safety - State Fire Marshal.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2401) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - oil spill response fund.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2280) An Act relating to criminal offenses - arrest.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2151) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2070) An Act relating to corporations -associations and partnerships.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2276) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to identification and apprehension of criminals.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2466) An Act relating to domestic violence.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2516) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to property - manufacturer's mold lien.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2296) An Act relating to death by wrongful act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2803 as amended) An Act relating to evidence.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

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

(98-S 2795) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2840) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY

Representative Ginaitt, for the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage: (98-H 8099) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 16, 1998.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage: (98-H 8847) An Act relating to the collection of taxes generally.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 3007) An Act relating to taxation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 2168 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 2790) An Act relating to taxation - town of Glocester.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 2789) An Act relating to the town of Glocester.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 2191) 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 then $2,535,000 bonds therefor.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 2005) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 2886) An Act relating to taxation of real estate construction- Smithfield.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 2807) An Act relating to Catholic cemeteries - increase holdings.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:35 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representatives Malik and Amaral, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Pasquale "Pat" Abbruzzi, seconded by Representatives Caruolo and Salisbury, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix

INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH H. SCOTT

Almighty God, we ask that you help us as we try to make Rhode Island a better place.Amen.

TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR

(98-S 2902) An Act in amendment of chapter 1039 of the public laws, 1902 entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to and act entitled An Act in amendment of the charter of the Fire Engine Company in East Greenwich, passed at the January Session 1882" passed at the January 1902 Session.

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.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Friday, June 12, 1998:

1. (98-H 8847) An Act relating to the collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (98-S 3007) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (98-S 2168 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

4. (98-S 2790) An Act relating to taxation -town of Glocester.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

5. (98-S 2789) An Act relating to the town of Glocester.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (98-S 2191) 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 then $2,535,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (98-S 2005) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (98-S 2886) An Act relating to taxation of real estate construction - Smithfield.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

9. (98-S 2807) An Act relating to Catholic cemeteries - increase holdings.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, June 9, 1998

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 -8033) An Act relating to businesses and professions shows and exhibitions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

2. (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".

3. (98-H 7181) An Act relating to special stops required. Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage.

4. (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.

5. (98-S 2343) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- small business tax credit.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (98-S 2885) An Act making an appropriation of $5,000 to Laura A. Hoxsie.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Friday, June 12, 1998:

1. (98-H 9117) An Act relating to businesses and professions real estate appraiser certification act.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

2. (98-H 7830) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study alternate funding sources for the Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Program and to make recommendations therefor.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

3. (98-H 9014) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

4. (98-H 8967) An Act relating to days of special observance.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

5. (98-H 7556) An Act relating to divorce and separation- child support.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6. (98-S 2963) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (98-S 3143) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax. Ordered on the Calendar.

8. (98-S 3051 as amended) An Act relating to the University of Rhode Island. Ordered on the Calendar.

9. (98-S 3064) An Act relating to the naming of state buildings. Ordered on the Calendar.

10. (98-S 2599) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -economic development. Ordered on the Calendar.

11. (98-S 2450) An Act relating to professional service corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

12. (98-S 2794) An Act relating to enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

13. (98-S 2282) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - establishing the Rhode Island Health Care Quality Program.

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

14. (98-S 2307 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety home care patient/client rights.

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

15. (98-S 2716) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - establishing a right to a safe school for higher education.

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

16. (98-S 2768 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - long term health care goal and values.

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

17. (98-S 2400) An Act relating to health and safety.

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

18. (98-S 2533) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Department of Elderly Affairs.

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

19. (98-S 2263) An Act relating to state affairs and government Children's Cabinet.

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

20. (98-S 2837) An Act relating to handicapped children.

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

21. (98-S 2313 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - residential care assisted living facility act.

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

22. (98-S 2532 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

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

23. (98-S3096) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to miscellaneous fines.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

24. (98-S 2802) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

25. (98-S 2626 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

26. (98-S 2471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

27. (98-S 2421) An Act relating to health and safety - State Fire Marshal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

28. (98-S2401) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - oil spill response fund.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

29. (98-S 2280) An Act relating to criminal offenses - arrest.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

30. (98-S2151) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

31. (98-S 2070) An Act relating to corporations - associations and partnerships.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

32. (98-S 2276) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to identification and apprehension of criminals.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

33. (98-S 2466) An Act relating to domestic violence.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

34. (98-S 2516) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to property - manufacturer's mold lien.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

35. (98-S 2296) An Act relating to death by wrongful act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

36. (98-S 2803 as amended) An Act relating to evidence.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

37. (98-S 2795) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

38. (98-S 2840) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 16, 1998:

1. (98-H 8099) An Act relating to waters and navigation- Coastal Resources Management Council. Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, June 9, 1998

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