HOUSE JOURNALS - Thursday, June 25, 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. 66 Thursday, June 25, 1998 Sixty-sixth Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Thursday, June 25, 1998, and is called to order at 3:15 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 97 members present and 3 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 97: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Barone, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt,' Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metis, 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 - 3: Representatives Anderson, 5., Caruolo, McGowan.

INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Walter, 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 24, 1998, is approved as printed.

RECESS

At 3:18 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker declares the House to be in recess for a Democratic Caucus.

ORDER

At 4:10 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker calls the House to order.

COMMUNICATION
FROM THE SENATE

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

(98-S 2379) An Act relating to mental health, retardation, and hospitals Department of Health.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(98-S 2830) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the code of ethics.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(98-S 3191) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the town of Westerly.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(98-S 3127) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(98-S 2406) An Act relating to state affairs and government enterprise zones.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations. (98-H 7363) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3225) Senate Resolution congratulating Dupuis Oil on the celebration of their 100th Anniversary.

Representative Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

(98-H 8799) (Substitute "B' as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations workers' compensation.

Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Representatives Ajello and Martineau discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representatives Faria, Henseler, Reilly, Costantino, Winfield and Aj ello, on a roll call vote, 67 members voting in the affirmative and 4 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 67: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Quick, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - - 4: Representatives Burlingame, Iannitelli, Picard, Rabideau.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

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

(98-H 9178) An Act relating to the creation of a permanent commission regarding the financing of mobile homes in the state of Rhode Island with an emphasis on interest rates and insurance premiums.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8316) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7815) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Department of Human Sevices - Truancy Outreach System.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

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

(98-S 2577 as amended) An Act relating to commercial laws- unfair sales practices.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION

INTRODUCTION

Representative Bramley gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning motor and other vehicles - registrationUSA.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

RUSSELL BRAMLEY
Representative , District 36

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

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

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.

JOSEPHM.McNAMARA
Representative, District 29

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

NEW BUSINESS

Representatives Aiken, Castro, George, Ajello, Henseler and several other members of the House introduce (98-H 9227) House Resolution creating a special House Commission to study the reinstitution of minimum staffing levels for nursing facilities and skilled nursing homes.

Representative Aiken requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Aiken, seconded by Representatives Moura, Quick and Benoit, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Inman, Williamson, Fleury and George introduce (98-H 9228) House Resolution congratulating Lieutenant Colonel Raymond G. Dube, Jr., on his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service.

Representative Inman requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representatives Iwuc, Reilly, Farrell and Menard introduce (98-H 9229) House Resolution extending sincere condolences on the passing of Matthew B. Brady, Sr.

Representative Iwuc requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representative Anzeveno introduces (98-H 9230) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Our Place - Shop for Men, Inc.

Representative Anzeveno requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Anzeveno, seconded by Representative Martineau, 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 Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Bierman, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Picard, Fires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Simonian, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

COMMUNICATION

INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker announces the receipt of the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 25, 1998

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I ask to be excused from the session, as I will be out of the country on a family matter (death of my father-in-law) until August 1st, if not for the duration of the 1998 Legislative Session.

Sincerely,

DAVID S. IWUC
Representative , District 68
Cumberland

Received and ordered to be placed on file. CALENDAR

From the Calendar are taken:

1. (98-H 9180) An Act relating to public utilities commission.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Representative Martineau moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Rose and Shavers.

Representatives Wasylyk, Cicilline, Bramley and Rabideau discuss the act.

Read and passed, on a roll call vote, 60 members voting in the affirmative and 17 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 60: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Farrell, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Panciera, Picard, Fires, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Winfield.

NAYS - - 17: Representatives Ajello, Bramley, Burlingame, Carroll, Cicilline, DeSimone, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Little, Long, Montanaro, Pisaturo, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams.

2. (98-H 7608) (Substitute "A" as amended) House Resolution creating a special House Commission to study the rapid depletion of fin fish in Rhode Island coastal waters.

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

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Ginaitt, seconded by Representatives McNamara and M. Anderson, 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., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlin. game, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Levesque, C., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Malik Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montalbano' Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Palangio, Panciera, Fires,' Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

3. (98-H 7883) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefi.nite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the top of page 3 of the Calendar as item number 11A.

4. (98-H 7468 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage as amended.

Read and passed, as amended, on motion of Representative Ginaitt, seconded by Representatives George and Henseler, on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 84: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlin. game, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Panciera, Picard, Fires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

5. (98-H 7993) (Substitute "A") An Act creating the commission on Indian Affairs.

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

Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar as item number 33B.

6. (98-H 9103) House Resolution creating a special House Commission to study the economic feasibility of the development of a third rail to Quonset.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Barr, seconded by Representatives Malik, Farrell, Henseler, Reilly, Lopes, M. Anderson and Kelley, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

7. (98-H 9145) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to study review, revise and update laws relating to the administration of retail liquor licenses.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Barr, seconded by Representatives Lopes and Slater, 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, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

8. (98-H 9183) House Resolution creating a special House Commission to study the Utilization Review Act.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Representative Barr moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Henseler.

Representative Wasylyk discusses the act.

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

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-H9183)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (98-H 9183) entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE UTILIZATION REVIEW ACT" as follows:

On page 1, line 2, by deleting the word and figure "nine (9)" and inserting in place thereof the word and figure "eleven (11)".

On page,,1, line 7, after the word speaker, by deleting and adding and two (2) of whom shall be Representatives of' the Hospital Association of Rhode Island, to be appointed by the speaker".

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN BARR
Representative , District 59

The motion to amend is read and prevails 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, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

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: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0. 9. (98-H 8949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

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

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Benson, seconded by Representatives Faria, Carter, Malik, Munschy, Reilly, M. Anderson and George, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M. Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlin-' game, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley Mesolella, Millard, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Falangio' Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 3: Representatives Castro, McNamara, Montalbano.

10. (98-H 7479) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to workers' compensation - general provisions.

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

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives Faria, Dennigan and Benoit, 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., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - -0.

11.

(98-S 2838 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities- 911 system.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Faria, Kilmartin and Cambio.

By unanimous consent, Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Faria, Kilmartin and Cambio, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2838 as amended)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 2838 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES - 911 SYSTEMS" as follows:

On page 3 line 27 by deleting the word "Authority" and inserting in its place the word "Division".

On page 3 line 31 by deleting the word "Authority" and inserting in its place the word "Division".

On page 4 line 9 by deleting the word and numeral "eleven (11)" and inserting in its place the word and numeral "fourteen (14)".

On page 4 line 10 by deleting the word and numeral "four (4)" and inserting in its place the word and numeral "five (5)".

On page 4 line 12 by inserting after the word director the following language "or his or her designee".

On page 4 line 13 by deleting the word and numeral "two (2)" and inserting in its place the word and numeral "three (3)".

On page 4 line 15 by inserting after the word "association" the following language and comma and one of whom shall be a representative of the' telecommunication services provider that is the primary provider to the E 9-1-1 PSAP".

On page 4 line 5 by deleting the word and numeral "two (2)" and inserting in its place the word and numeral "three (3)".

On page 4 line 17 by inserting after the word "association" the following language and comma

one of whom shall be a representative of the wireless telecommunication industry".

Respectfully submitted,

BRIAN P. KENNEDY
Representative , District 16

Representatives Burlingame, Kilmartin, Ferguson and Pires discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 74 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 74: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., An:':eveno, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Wintield.

NAYS - - 1: Representative Kelley.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 61 members voting in the affirmative and 17 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 61: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Falangio, Panciera, Ficard, Quick, Reilly, San Bento, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - - 17: Representatives Ajello, Barr, Burlingame, Carpenter, Ferguson, Fleury, Heffner, Kelley, Lopes, Naughton, Fires, Fisaturo, Rabideau, Rose, Shavers, Walter, Watson.

HOLD ON THE DESK

Representative Kilmartin requests to hold (98-S 2838 as amended) on the desk.

There is no objection. CALENDAR

11A. (98-H 7883) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar as item number 33A.

12.(98-S 2801) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representative Pires, on a roll call vote, 74 members voting in the affirmative and 3 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 74: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner' Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Mesolella, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Walter, Watson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 3: Representatives Menard, Smith, Wasylyk.

13.(98-S 2748) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - mobile amd manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Coderre, Kelley, Long and M. Anderson, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Barr, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Watson, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

14.(98-S 2662 as amended) An Act relating to the award of municipal contracts.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Henseler and Coelho.

Representatives Salisbury, Kennedy, Wasylyk, Ajello, Fleury, Montanaro, Barr, Long, George and Rabideau discuss the act.

Read and fails, as amended, on a roll call vote, 27 members voting in the affirmative and 51 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 27: Representatives Ajello, Anzeveno, Barr, Cambio, Carpenter, Castro, Coderre, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Flaherty, Henseler, Hetherington, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Martineau, McCauley, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Fanciera, Rose, Slater.

NAYS - - 51: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Callahan, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coelho, DeSimone, Ferguson, Fleury, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Heffner, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, McNamara, Mesolella, Millard, Naughton, Falangio, Ficard, Fires, Rabideau, Reilly, Salisbury, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

15.(98-S 2648 as amended) An Act relating to arbitration.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representative Martineau, on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 84: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

16.(98-S 2644) An Act relating to fire detection systems in existing residential occupancies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Cambio, Simonian, Williams, Amaral and Kelley, 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., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

17.(98-S 2499) An Act relating to foreign insurance companies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Lally, Salisbury, Williams, Kelley and Quick, on a roll call vote, 84 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 84: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, DeSimone, Farrell, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

18.(98-S 2350) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to massage therapy establishments.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Menard and Pisaturo.

By unanimous consent, Representative Amaral, seconded by Representatives Long and Quick, offers an oral motion to amend.

There is no objection.

Representatives C. Levesque, Kennedy, Jacquard, Pisaturo, Amaral and Cicilline discuss the act.

Representative Cicilline requests to vote on the Senate's amendment separately.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker rules it can be voted separately.

The Senate's amendment prevails, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 48 members voting in the affirmative and 31 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Anderson, M., Barr, Bierman, Bramley, Cambio, Carter, Coderre, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Ferguson, Fleury, Ginaitt, Henseler, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Lima, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Reilly, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Smith, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 31: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Benoit, Benson, Burlingame, Callahan, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Castro, Cicilline, Coelho, Farrell, Garvey, George, Giannini, Heffner, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Levesque, C., l-evesque, G., Little, Long, Quick, Rabideau, Salisbury, Slater, Walter, Watson, Williams.

The remainder of the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 71 members voting in the affirmative and 7 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 71: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Ferguson, Fleury, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Long, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Reilly, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 7: Representatives Ajello, Cicilline, Fox, Heffner, Little, Rabideau, Watson.

AFFIDAVIT

I, Charles Millard, State Representative, District 90, hereby under oath, depose and say:

1. I expect to be called upon, in my capacity as State Representative, to participate in the consideration of, and vote upon: (98-S 2274 as amended).

2. I have the following interest in the matter listed under paragraph 1, above:

As a contractor, I am subject to proposed regulation.

3. In compliance with Section 36-14-6(1) & (2)A of the General Laws, I hereby request the Speaker of the House of Representatives to excuse me from voting on or participating in the consideration of the matter described in paragraph 1, above.

CHARLES E. MILLARD, JR.
Representative, District 90

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of June, A.D. 1998.

SUSAN IANNITELLI
Notary Public

Representative Millard is excused from voting on or participating in the consideration of the matter described in paragraph 1, above.

JOHN B. HARWOOD
Speaker of the House
of Representatives

CALENDAR

19.(98-S 2274 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - display of license registration by contractors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Kilmartin, on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Benoit, Benson, Biernian, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

20.(98-S 2255 as amended) An Act relating to insurance health maintenance organization.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Martineau.

Representatives Wasylyk, C. Levesque and Pires discuss the act.

Representative Wasylyk requests to vote separately on page 6, section 4.

INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker rules the act can be voted on separately.

Page 6, section 4, fails, on a roll call vote, 31 members voting in the affirmative and 51 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 31: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Bierman, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Castro, Coderre, Fleury, Fox, Henseler, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kennedy, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Munschy, Murphy, Fires, Quick, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Walter, Williamson.

NAYS - - 51: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Hetherington, Kelley, Kelso, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lowe, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Naughton, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Rabideau, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

The remainder of the act passes, as amended in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 86 members' voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 86: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

21.(98-S 2218) An Act relating to towns and cities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representative Martineau, 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., Anzeveno, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

22.(98-S 2203) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles motor vehicles reparations act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Slater, Metts, Cicilline, Dennigan, Coderre, Williams, Smith, Murphy, Williamson and Lima.

Representative C. Levesque discusses the act.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 79: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anzeveno, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Mesolella, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - - 1: Representative Menard.

23.(98-S 2131) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles - registration fees.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Kennedy moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Coderre, Slater, Anzeveno and Munschy.

Representatives Lopes and Kennedy discuss the act.

By unanimous consent, Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representative Amaral and several others, offers an oral motion to amend.

Representatives Iannitelli and Kennedy discuss the act.

Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Friday, June 26, 1998.

24.(98-S 2738) An Act relating to waters and navigation- water pollution.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Ginaitt, seconded by Representative Naughton, on a roll call vote, 78 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 78: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Ferguson, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0

25.(98-S 2853 as amended) An Act relating to scenic highways.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage as amended.

Read and passed, as amended, on motion of Representative Walter, seconded by Representative Kelley, 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, A~ello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

26.(98-S 2560 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions requiring the registration of roofing contractors.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar as item number 33C.

27.(98-S 2534 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Kennedy, seconded by Representative Reilly, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 6 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 77: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 6: Representatives Bierman, Callahan, Fleury, Rabideau, Salisbury, Watson.
28.(98-S 2174) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- wages.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Reilly, seconded by Representative Martineau, on a roll call vote, 82 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 82: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

29.(98-S 2089) An Act relating to insurance - temporary disability insurance.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

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

By unanimous consent, Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives Barr, Lanzi, Bramley and Moura, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2089)

Mr. Speaker:

Ihereby move to amend (98-S 2089) entitled "AN RELATING TO INSURANCE - TEMPOR ARY ACT DISABILITY INSURANCE" as follows:

1. On page 1, line 8, by adding after "22-39-3.2" the following:

"Provided, however, that unionized state employees may elect to become subject to chapter 39-41 of this title through the collective bargaining process".

Respectfully submitted,

RENE R. MENARD

Representative , District 58

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 81 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 81: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 2: Representatives Burlingame, Rabideau.

Read and passed, as amended, on a roll call vote, 77 members voting in the affirmative and 7 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 77: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lima, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Picard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 7: Representatives Ajello, Burlingame, Iannitelli, Little, Long, Rabideau, Watson.

REQUEST

Representative Aj ello requests the Journal to reflect that she had voted inccorectly on (98-S 2089), she should have voted in the affirmative.

There is no objection. CALENDAR

30.(98-S 2415) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations fair employment practices.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Bramley, seconded by Representatives Metts, Williams, Carpenter, Fox and Long, on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 87: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Lanr:i, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS -----0.

31.(98-S 2142) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives Henseler, McCauley, Bramley and Lima, on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 87: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lan':i, Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

AFFIDAVIT

I, Roger A. Picard, State Representative, District 66, hereby under oath, depose and say:

1. I expect to be called upon, in my capacity as State Representative, to participate in the consideration of, and vote upon: (98-S 2211).

2. I have the following interest in the matter listed under paragraph 1, above:

Member of the bargaining unit.

3. In compliance with Section 36-14-6(1) & (2)A of the General Laws, I hereby request the Speaker of the House of Representatives to excuse me from voting on or participating in the consideration of the matter described in paragraph 1, above.

ROGER A. PICARD
Representative , District 66

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of June, A.D. 1998.

GEORGE A. CASTRO
Notary Public

Representative Picard is excused from voting on or participating in the consideration of the matter described in paragraph 1, above.

JOHNB.HARWOOD
Speaker of the House
of Representatives

CALENDAR

32.(98-S 2211) An Act relating to labor and labor relations arbitration of school teacher disputes.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Menard moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative San Bento.

Representatives M. Anderson, Menard, Amaral, Benson, Burlingame and Pires discuss the act.

Representative Pires moves to recommit the act to the Committee on Finance, seconded by Representative Salisbury and several other members of the House.

There is no objection.

The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, onavoicevote.

33.(98-S 2591) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to arbitration of school teacher disputes.

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

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Sherlock and Pires, on a roll call vote, 69 members voting in the affirmative and 10 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 69: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, Menard, Mesolella, Millard, Moura, Munsehy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Fires, Fisaturo, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson.

NAYS - - 10: Representatives Burlingame, Iannitelli, Kelley, Little, Long, Ficard, Quick, Rabideau, Watson, Winfield.

33A. (98-H 7883) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Representative Ginaitt moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Reilly.

By unanimous consent, Representative Ginaitt, seconded by Representatives Reilly and Martineau, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-H 7883) (Substitute A

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (98-H 7883) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS" as follows:

On page 4 by deleting all of the language on line 24.

Respectfully submitted,

PETER T. GINAITT
Representative , District 33

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., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bierman, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

33B. (98-H 7993) (Substitute "A") An Act creating the commission on Indian Affairs.

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

Representative Lopes moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Carpenter, Pisaturo, Castro, McCauley and Smith.

By unanimous consent, Representative Lopes, seconded by Representative McCauley, Metts, Carpenter, Palangio, Benson, Williams and Pisaturo, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-H 7993) (Substitute "A")

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (98-H 7993) (Substitute "A") entitIed "JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING THE COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS" as follows:

(1) On page 1 in line 6 delete "thirteen (13)" and insert in place thereof "eleven (11)"

(2) Gn page 1 in line 9 after the word "Wampanoag delete the word "Tribe" and insert in place thereof the word "Nation"

(3) On page 1 in line 9 delete the word "three (3) members shall be"

(4) On page 1 delete line 10 through 14

(5) On page 1 in line 15 delete the words "members shall be from the Rhode Island Indian Council"

(6) On page 2 in line 23 delete the following words "both inside and outside the state of Rhode Island"

Respectfully submitted,

MARIA J. LOPES
Representative , District 83

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 67 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 67: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Castro, Cicilline, Coelho, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 65: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffher, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Naughton, Fanciera, Ficard, Fisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS - -0.

REQUEST

Representative Garvey requests the Journal to reflect that if he had voted on (98-H 7993) (Substitute "A"), he would have voted in the affirmative.

There is no objection. CALENDAR

33C. (98-S 2560 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - requiring the registration of roofing contractors.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Representative Martineau moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Faria.

Representatives C. Levesque, Kennedy and Long discuss the act.

Received, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Friday, June 26, 1998.

TRANSMITTAL

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

CONSENT CALENDAR

From the Consent Calendar are taken:

1. (98-H 9173) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and installation of sanitary sewers on Dexter Road and Amaral Street and the construction and installation of connector utilities in the city including the issue of not more than $1,208,000 bonds therefor.

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

2. (98-H 9174) (Substitute "A") 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.

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

3. (98-H 9130) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation or improvement of a public works facility and the equipping thereof and to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (98-H 9056) 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 and the grounds around the library, including, but not limited to, parking facilities, landscaping, utilities and lighting and to issue not more than $3,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5. (98-H 8860) An Act relating to the collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (98-H 8735) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (98-H 8672) An Act relating to taxation -real estate construction - Smithfleld.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (98-H 8609) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of an addition to and remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the High School and to issue not more than $12,500,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9. (98-H 8488) An Act relating to taxation -town of Glocester.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10. (98-H 8448) An Act relating to taxation levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11. (98-H 9129) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance road improvements in the city and to issue not more than $10,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12. (98-H 8965) An Act relating to dogs animal control ordinances in the town of Narragansett.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13. (98-H 9193) An Act authorizing the town of North Smithfield to finance the construction of schools and school facilities (including demolition of existing schools and school facilities) and/or additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs, and to finance the purchase of furnishings and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $32,465,000 bonds and/ or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

14. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17. (98-H 9013) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for open space, recreation and agricultural purposes and for the development of a greenway system along the Saugatucket River and to issue not more than $1,100,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

18. (98-H 9011) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for and constructing, equipping and furnishing a Middle School and to issue not more than $10,000,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

19. (98-H 9010) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance public works capital improvement projects and to issue not more than $500,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

20. (98-H 9009) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for and constructing, equipping and furnishing a Senior Citizen Facility and Meal Site and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

21.

(98-S 3036) An Act relating to harbors and harbor lines.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

22. (98-S 3061) An Act authorizing the town of Westerly to issue bonds and notes to an amount not exceeding $255,000 to finance the construction and expansion of sewers and sewerage systems in the Pickering Drive and Butterfly Drive areas of town.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, items 21 and 22 in concurrence, on motion of Representative Salisbury, seconded by Representatives Lopes, Kennedy and Burlingame, and by unanimous consent, on a voice voice.

LEAVE OF THE HOUSE

Representative Pires, seconded by Representative Martineau, requests leave of the House to take the first bill on Tuesday's Calendar and take it up next.

The motion prevails, on a roll call vote, 63 members voting in the affirmative and 7 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 63: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Aiken, Amaral, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Heffner, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Lally, Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Malik, Martineau, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Montalbano, Moura, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Quick, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Watson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 7: Representatives Anderson, M., Burlingame, Carroll, Hetherington, Levesque, G., Rabideau, Shavers. CALENDAR

From the Calendar in order for Tuesday, June 30, 1998 is taken:

1. (98-H 7647) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - the State of Rhode Island Cancer Council, Inc.

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

Representative Pires moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Faria, Benson, Naughton, Murphy, Coelho, Ferguson, Reilly, San Bento, M. Anderson, Coderre, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Giannini and Farrell.

Representatives Carroll, Kilmaitin, Martineau, Salisbury, Burlingame, Pires, Benson and Metts discuss the act.

By unanimous consent, Representative Salisbury, seconded by Representatives Long, Walter, Fleury, Kilmartin, Fox and Kelley, offers an oral motion to amend.

Representative Pires discusses the amendment.

The motion to amend prevails 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., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Hetherington, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

By unanimous consent, Representative Pires, seconded by Representative Fox, offers an oral motion to amend.

The motion to amend prevails 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., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Callahan, Cambio, Campbell, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iannitelli, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Little, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Millard, Montalbano, Montanaro, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Ficard, Fires, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Salisbury, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Walter, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS --0.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 65 members voting in the affirmative and 17 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 65: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Amaral, Anderson, M., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Cambio, Carpenter, Carter, Castro, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, Ginaitt, Henseler, Hetherington, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Levesque, C., Lima, Lopes, Lowe, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Mesolella, Metts, Montalbano, Montanaro, Moura, Munschy, Murphy, N aughton, Falangio, Fanciera, Fires, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - - 17: Representatives Aiken, Ajello, Burlingame, Callahan, Campbell, Carroll, George, Iannitelli, Kelley, Levesque, G., Little, Long, Millard, Ficard, Quick, Walter, Watson.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Also: Minority Leader Salisbury congratulates Representative Martineau on being elected Majority Le

ader.

Also:

INVOCATION
The Honorable Speaker announces there will be Session tomorrow at regular time, 3:00 o'clock P.M.

HELD ON THE DESK

(98-S 2838 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities- 911 systems.

TRANSMITTAL

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

ADJOURNMENT

At6:12 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Gianinni, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Terence Shevlin; on motion of Representative Kelley, and as a further mark of respect to the memories of Professor Walter J. Beaupre, Roland W. Gilbert, Paul Ladd, Shirley Speight, Dr. George L. Young and Alan D. Smith, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Salisbury, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

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REPRESENTATIVE MARY LOU WALTER
Lord, you have said in proverbs 25-13 a faithful employee is as refreshing as a cool day in the hot summertime. Help us to keep in mind as we move towards election day that we are to be the faithful employees of the people in the state of Rhode IslandAmen.

TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR

(98-H 8799) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation.

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

(98-S 3225) Senate Resolution congratulating Dupuis Oil on the celebration of their 100th Anniversary.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Friday, June 26, 1998:

1. (98-S 3171) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

2. (98-S 3089) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance public works capital improvement projects and to issue not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (98-S 3087) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for open space, recreation and agricultural purposes and for the development of a greenway system along the Saugatucket River and to issue not more than $1,100,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (98-S 3047) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance the new construction, expansion, remodeling, demolition, renovation, additions, improvements and/or related equipment for the North Kingstown High School and school administration building ... not more than $33,000,000 bonds.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

5.(98-S 3004 as amended) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (98-S 2900) An Act relating to taxation -town of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7.(98-S 2615 as amended) An Act state affairs and government enterprise zones Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8.(98-S 2385) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Pawtuxet River Authority.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

9.(98-S 2424) An Act relating to Kingston fire district in the town of South Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 30, 1998:

1. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk

Thursday, June 25, 1998

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CALENDAR

In order for Friday, June 26, 1998:

1. (98-H 8129) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to family independence act.

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

2. (98-H 7407) An Act making an appropriation to pay Vietnam bonuses.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

3. (98-H 7635) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- registration fees.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

4. (98-H 8318) An Act relating to registration of leased vehicles.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

5.(98-S 2131) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles - registration fees.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (98-H 8444) An Act relating to sales tax -flea markets.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

7. (98-H 9151) An Act incorporating the New England Institute of Technology.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

8. (98-H 9194) An Act relating to insurance. Committee on Finance recommends passage.

9. (98-H 9190 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - plumbers.

Committee on Labor recommends pasage as amended.

10. (98-H 8182) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state retirement system - definition of active member.

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

11. (98-H 8348) An Act relating to employment security reed act transfers.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

12. (98-H 7514) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -workforce 2000 council.

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

13. (98-H 7996) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - general provisions.

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

14. (98-H 8180) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal retirement system -transfer of credit and contribution.

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

15. (98-H 8190) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.

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

16. (98-H 7666) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education and school discipline code.

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

17. (98-H 8142) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - creation and expansion - school savings programs.

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

18. (98-H 7569) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to emergency management.

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

19. (98-H 7774) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services - residential care and assited living facilities.

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

20. (98-H 9191 as amended) An Act relating to employment security.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

21. (98-H 9168) An Act relating to taxation -Westerly Arts District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

22. (98-H 7895) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Family Court.

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

23. (98-H 8987) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public corporation debt management.

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

24. (98-H 7886) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicles - certificates of titles and security interests.

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

25. (98-H 7779) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - campaign contributions and expenditures reporting.

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

26. (98-H 7652) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions -pharmacy.

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

27. (98-H 7857) (Substitute A An Act relating to public officers and employees.

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

28. (98-H 7294) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- business corporation tax.

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

29. (98-H 8176) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement system - administration.

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

30. (98-H 8150) An Act relating to Department of Environmental Management.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

31. (98-H 7885) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation -Coastal Resources Management Council.

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

32. (98-H 7104) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

33. (98-H 7199) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to offenses pertaining to schools.

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

34. (98-H 7702 as amended) An Act relating to certification of child care and youth workers.

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

35.(98-S 2944) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.

Ordered on the Calendar.

36.(98-S 2048) An Act relating to public finance management board comprehensive review.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

37.(98-S 2653) An Act relating to Rhode Island Job Development Act.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

38.(98-S 2484) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state retirement systems - definition of active member.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

39.(98-S 2485) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal retirement systems -transfer of credit and contribution.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

40.(98-S 2006) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

41.(98-S 2804 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

42. (98-S 2850 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legisalative commission to study the feasibility of allowing unionized classified employees at all higher education institutions to be able to negotiate directly with the Rhode Island Board of Governors.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

43.(98-S 2594) An Act relating to towns and cities - municipal court - town of Bristol.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

44. (98-S 3084) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for and constructing and furnishing a senior center facility and meal sites and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations reccommends passage in concurrence.

45.(98-S 3124) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

46.(98-S 2526) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- personal income tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

47.(98-S 2560 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - requiring the registration of roofing contractors.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 30, 1998:

1. (98-H 7363) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education. Ordered on the Calendar.

2. (98-H 7959) An Act relating to the city of Newport boarding and landing fees.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (98-S 2273) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (98-S 2285) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

5.(98-S 2462) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

6.(98-S 2295) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (98-S 2999) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to property exempt from attachment - homestead exemption.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8.(98-S 2847) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions oriental medicine.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

9.(98-S 2962) An Act relating to motor manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

10.(98-S 2278 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - pharmacy.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, July 1, 1998:

1. (98-H 9178) An Act relating to the creation of a permanent commission regarding the financing of mobile homes in the state of Rhode Island with an emphasis on interest rates and insurance premiums.

Committee in Finance recommends passage.

2. (98-H 8316) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.

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

3. (98-H 7815) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Department of Human Services - Truancy Outreach System.

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

4.(98-S 2577 as amended) An Act relating to commercial laws - unfair sales practices.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk

Thursday, June 25, 1998

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