HOUSE JOURNALS - Tuesday, June 16, 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. 61 Tuesday, June 16, 1998 Sixty-first Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, June 16, 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 96 members present and 4 members absent as follows:

PRESENT 96: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Ewuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Panciera, Picard, Fires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Voccola, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT -4: Representatives Cambio, Campbell, Cicilline, Mesolella.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Palangio, 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, June 11, 1998, is approved as printed.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

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

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

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(98-53176) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act entitled the Rhode Island traflic safety and accountability act of 1998.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(98-H 8706) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(98-H 9012) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to licensing - Rhode Island party and charter boat license.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calender.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

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

(98-H 9158) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation.

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 9144) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government development impact fees.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

Representative Lopes, for the Committee on Specail Legislation, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(98-S 2264) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to fish and wildlife- licenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2878) Joint Resolution reinstating the life and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to review statewide recycling efforts and to make recommendations therefor.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2638) An Act incorporating the Rhode Island Commission for National Community Service.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2370) (Substitute"A") An Act relating to vicious dogs.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-52112) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - general provisions/ licensing.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY SAFETY

Representative Garvey, for the Joint Committee on Highway Safety, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 8217 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle inspections- security alarm.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7863) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to public motor vehicles (limousines).

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8638) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicles- operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS

Representative Ferguson, for the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 7374) (Substitute"A") An Act relating to disabled American veterans - educational benefits.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7219) (Substitute"A") An Act relating to military afiairs and defense - burial of veterans.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8634) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to days of special observance.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8323) (Substitute "A") An Act creating the Persian Gulf War Information Relief Commission.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8635) An Act relating to holidays.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8145) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veteran's Home.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7999) An Act relating to holidays.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8001) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES

Representative Inman, for the Joint Committee on Water Resources, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of passage:

(98-H 8648) (Substitute "A") An Act providing for management of the withdrawal and use of the waters of the state.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

Representative Fleury introduces (98-H 9194) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Carter and Benson introduce (98-H 9195) House Resolution respectfully requesting the State Traffic Commission to install a left turn signal in the town of North Kingstown.

Representative Carter requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Ginaitt, Aiken, Naughton, Sherlock, Flaherty, McNamara and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9196) An Act relating to airports and landing fields- payment for compensation for municipal services to the city of Warwick.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Jacquard, Pisaturo, Bierman, Simonian, Hetherington and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9197) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $500,000 bonds and notes for the repair, renovation and equipping of public buildings throughout the city of Cranston of which approximately $1,700,000 shall be for state mandated gasoline tank removal at the city highway garage.

Representative Jacquard requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Jacquard, seconded by Representatives Simonian, Montanaro and Bierman, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 79: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Panciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Lanzi, Palumbo, Hetherington, Pisaturo, Jacquard and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9198) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,545,000 bonds and notes for renovation, mechanical equipment improvements and repairing of school buildings in the city of Cranston.

Representative Lanzi requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Lanzi, seconded by Representatives Montanaro and Simonian, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 74 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 74: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, 5., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Heffner, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes. Malik, McCauley, McGowan, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro. Mous, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Panciera, Picard. Fires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Montanaro, Pisaturo, Bierman, Hetherington and Palumbo introduce (98-H 9199) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $900,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and the construction and rehabilitation of facilities for the police department of the city of Cranston ($524,500 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and $375,500 of which shall be for the construction and rehabilitation of facilities).

Representative Montanaro requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Montanaro, seconded by Representatives Simonian, Lanzi and the entire Cranston Delegation, 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 Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Bierman, Burlingame, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, Menard, Metts, Montal. bano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Simonian, Pisaturo, Hetherington, Bierman, Palumbo and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9200) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,500,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for the fire department of the city of Cranston ($1,980,000 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, and $520,000 of which shall be for the building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years).

Representative Simonian requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Simonian, seconded by Representative Montanaro, 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 Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell,' Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, McCauley, McGowan, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Bierman, Pisaturo, Simonian, Hetherington, Lanzi and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9201) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $700,000 bonds and notes for the purchase of public works and highway equipment (excluding automobiles) for a term not to exceed ten (10) years.

Representative Bierman requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Bierman, seconded by Representative Montanaro, 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: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, Menard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Hetherington, Montanaro, Pisaturo, Lanzi, Palumbo and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9202) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $300,000 bonds and notes for the installation and repair of storm drain facilities throughout the city of Cranston.

Representative Hetherington requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Hetherington, seconded by Representative Pisaturo and the entire Cranston Delegation, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 77: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Montanaro, Pisaturo, Palumbo, Lanzi, Hetherington and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9203) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of public highways throughout the city of Cranston.

Representative Montanaro requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Montanaro, seconded by Representatives Bierman, Pisaturo and the entire Cranston Delegation, 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 Aiken, Ajello, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Bierman, Callahan, Carpenter, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, lwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Pisaturo, Montanaro, Jacquard, Bierman, Lanzi and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9204) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the construction, rehabilitation and equipping of recreational facilities throughout the city of Cranston, not less than $1,500,000 of which shall be for the rehabilitation of the Cranston Stadium.

Representative Pisaturo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Pisaturo, seconded by Representatives Montanaro, Simonian and Bierman, 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 Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Montanaro, Pisaturo, Jacquard, Bierman, Lanzi and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9205) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $5,975,000 bonds and notes for the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and building renovations at Cranston High School West.

Representative Montanaro requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Montanaro, seconded by Representatives Pisaturo, Simonian and Bierman, and by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 70 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 70: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lowe, McCauley, McGowan, Menard, Metts, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Falumbo, Fanciera, Picard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Watson, Williams.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Amaral, Quick, Henseler and Little introduce (98-H 9206) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed, and personal property of the Little Flower Home.

Representative Amaral requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Amaral, seconded by Representative Henseler, on a roll call vote, 72 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 72: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Lowe, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Watson, Williams.

NAYS - 1: Representative Anderson, S.

Representatives Kelley, Garvey, Kelso, Benson, Kennedy and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9207) An Act relating to the town of South Kingstown - condemnation authority.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar are taken:

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage. Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 17, 1998.

2. (98-H 8099) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Ginaitt, seconded by Representatives Moura, Henseler and Naughton, on a roll call vote, 80 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 80: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, l)ennigan, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

3. (98-S3096) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to miscellaneous fines.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative McMamara moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Ajello, Caruolo, Murphy, Flaherty, Coelho, Sherlock, Garvey, Shavers, Amaral and Iwuc.

Representatives Picard, McNamara and Menard discuss the act.

Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 17, 1998.

4. (98-S2421) An Act relating to health and safety - State Fire Marshal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Flaherty moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Caruolo, Carter and Benson.

Representatives McGowan, Flaherty and Moura discuss the act.

Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 17, 1998.

5. (98-S2151) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative McNamara moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Lopes and Amaral.

Representatives Carroll, C. Levesque, Lopes and McNamara discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 19 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 65: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Benoit, Bierman, Bramley, Callahan, Carpenter, Carter, Caruolo, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Long, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Walter, Wasylyk, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - 19: Representatives Ajello, Barr, Burlingame, Carroll, Coderre, DeSimone, Fox, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Lowe, McGowan, Menard, Montanaro, Simonian, Smith, Watson.

6. (98-S2840) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Menard moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Caruolo and Barr.

By unanimous consent, Representative Barr, seconded by Representative Menard, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-52840)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (98-5 2840) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS" as follows:

(1) On page 1, line 14, by striking the "period after the word "chapter", and inserting the following language: Provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall,n,ot apply to owneroccupied single family homes.

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN BARR
Representative, District 59

Representative Barr discusses the amendment.

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 85 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 85: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

Representatives Salisbury, Menard, Long and Lopes discuss the act.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 62 members voting in the affirmative and 24 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 62: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Caruolo, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Inman, Iwuc, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Lopes, Lowe, McCauley, McGowan, McNamara, Menard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falumbo, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Williamson.

NAYS - 24: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Bierman, Burlingame, Callahan, Castro, Coderre, Iannitelli, Kelley, Little, Long, Malik, Metts, Millard, Falangio, Quick, Rabideau, Salisbury, Scott, Walter, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Slater wishes Representative Steven Costantino a Happy Birthday.

Also:

By agreement of the majority and the minority, the Honorable Speaker declares the desk will be held open tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS

Representatives S. Anderson and Benson congratulate Amber Beytel on graduating from North Kingstown High School.

Representative Carroll congratulates Dyani Tait on graduating from Pondergansett High School.

Representative Benson congratulates Casey Duva on graduating from North Kingstown High School.

BUDGET

Representative Pires moves to begin session on Thursday at 1:00 o'clock P.M. in order to take up the Budget FY98, seconded by Representative Caruolo.

The motion prevails, on a roll call vote, 56 members voting in the affirmative and 17 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 56: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Burlingame, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, Giannini, Heffner, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Little, Lopes, McCauley, Menard, Montalbano, Munschy, Naughton, Palumbo, Fanciera, Picard, Fires, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Watson, Williams.

NAYS - 17: Representatives Ajello, DeSimone, George, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, Metts, Montanaro, Pisaturo, Reilly, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Lopes announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 201 of the State House.

Also:

Representative S. Anderson announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the rise of the 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 5:55 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Iwuc, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Manuel Luis; on motion of Representative Metts, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Marquis Brooks; on motion of Representative Kelley, and as a further mark of respect to the memories of Joseph Harsch and Daniel Murray; on motion of Representative Costantino, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Michael Troccoli, seconded by Representatives Henseler and Long, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

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INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS A. PALANGlO
Heavenly Father, look with favor on our deliberation and assist us by your grace to do what is just and wise.Amen.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 18, 1998:

1. (98-H 8841) House Resolution extending the reporting date of the special House commission to study interest rates and financing of mobile homes and matters relating thereto.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (98-H 9092 as amended) An Act authorizing the Pascoag Fire District to finance the contract termination charge payable to Montaup Electric Company and to issue not more than $1,500,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

3. (98-5 3113) An Act authorizing the city of Newport to finance the construction of an addition to, and the renovation, rehabilitation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of the Newport Public Library ... parking facilities, landscaping and to issue not more than $3,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (98-S3094) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

5. (98-S3092) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes in the town of Jamestown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (98-S3091) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes in the town of Jamestown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (98-S3086) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (98-S3060) An Act relating to dogs - animal control ordinances in the town of Narragansett.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

9. (98-S3006) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (98-5 3031) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the West Warwick home rule charter.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

11. (98-5 3048) An Act authorizing Woonsocket firemen's relief association to increase its holdings to an amount not exceeding six million dollars.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, June 16, 1998

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 17, 1998:

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

2. (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.

3. (98-H 9118) (Substitute "A") House Resolution creating a special House commission to study issues affecting adults with learning disabilities.

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

4. (98-H 8871) House Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Transportation to construct a flyover to provide access to the Wampanoag Trail for motorists traveling north from Forbes Street.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage.

5. (98-H 9007) An Act naming the Hunts River Bridge, in North Kingstown, in honor of Peter D'Abrosca.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

6. (98-H 8906) An Act relating to the naming of state buildings.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

7. (98-S2421) An Act relating to health and safety State Fire Marshal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (98-S3096) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to miscellaneous fines.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

9. (98-5 2471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

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CALENDAR

Special Order of Business in order for Thursday, June 18, 1998:

1. (98-H 8478) (Substitute "A") An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999.

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

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 18, 1998:

1. (98-H 7200) (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.

2. (98-H 8237 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation- clean water infrastructure.

Joint Committee on Water Resources recommends passage as amended.

3. (98-H 8291) An Act relating to water projects revolving loan fund.

Joint Committee on Water Resources recommends passage.

4. (98-S2122 as amended) An Act relating to education.

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

5. (98-5 2116) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation -underground storage tank financial responsibility act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (98-S2017) (Substitute"A") An Act relating to situs and ownership of taxable property.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (98-S2383) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to education- curriculum.

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

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CALENDAR

In order for Friday, June 19, 1998:

1. (98-H 9158) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations workers' compensation.

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

2. (98-H 8217 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle inspections - security alarm.

Joint Committee on Highwy Safety recommends passage as amended.

3. (98-H 7863) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to public motor vehicles (limousines).

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

4. (98-H 8638) (Substitute "A'') An Act relating to motor vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"

5. (98-H 9144) (Substitute"A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - development impact fees.

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

6. (98-H 9012) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing - Rhode Island party and charter boat license.

Ordered on the Calender.

7. (98-H 7374) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to disabled American veterans - educational benefits.

Joint Committee on Veteran's Affairs recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

8. (98-H 7219) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to military affairs and defense - burial of veterans.

Joint Committee on Veteran's Affairs recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

9. (98-H 8634) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to days of special observance.

Joint Committee on Veteran's Affairs recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

10. (98-H 8323) (Substitute "A") An Act creating the Persian Gulf War Information Relief Commission.

Joint Committee on Veteran's Affairs recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

11. (98-H 8648) (Substitute " A") An Act providing for the management of the withdrawal and use of the waters of the state.

Joint Committee on Water Resources recom mends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

12. (98-H 8635) An Act relating to holidays.

Joint Committee on Veteran's Affairs recommends passage.

13. (98-H 8145) An Act relating to Rhode Island veteran's home.

Joint Committee on Veteran's Affairs recommends passage.

14. (98-H 7999) An Act relating to holidays.

Joint Committee on Veteran's Affairs recommends passage.

15. (98-H 8001) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.

Joint Committee on Veteran's Affairs recommends passage.

16. (98-S2264) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to fish and wildlife - licenses.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

17. (98-5 2878) Joint Resolution reinstating the life and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to review statewide recycling efforts and to make recommendations therefor.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

18. (98-S2638) An Act incorporating the Rhode Island Commission for National Community Service.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

19. (98-S2370) (Substitute "A") A An Act relating to vicious dogs.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

20. (98-S2112) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - general provisions/licensing.

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

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Tuesday, June 16, 1998

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