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 fifth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine.
Volume 126, No. 19
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
Nineteenth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, February 23, 1999, and is called to order at 5:16 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 98 members present and 2 members absent as follows:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Scott, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
CORRECTION
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Wednesday, January 27, 1999, is hereby corrected on page 2, column 1, line 19, by deleting "Munschy, Sherlock" and inserting "Sherlock, Munschy", and correction made to all future summaries.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Lopes will be unable to attend session today, February 23, 1999, due to illness.
Also:
Representative Naughton will be out of town of business and unable to attend session today, February 23, 1999.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, approved and signed by His Excellency, the Governor:
(99-H 5005) An Act relating to labor and labor
relations - workers' compensation, approved January 7, 1999.
(99-H 6161) 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 $8,100,000 bonds and/or notes therefor, approved February 12, 1999.
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
EFFECTIVE WITHOUT SIGNATURE OF
THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, effective without signature of His Excellency, the Governor:
(99-H 5442) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Equity Concepts, Inc., effective February 12, 1999.
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(99-S 223) An Act relating to the town of North Providence.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(99-S 217) An Act relating to tax exemption -Westerly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(99-S 176) An Act relating to unrestricted and vicious dogs prohibited - leash laws.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(99-S 76) An Act relating to education -establishment of regional school districts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Honorable Speaker announces that the following Representatives are hereby appointed to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims:
Representatives Edith H. Ajello, Joseph N. Amaral, Marsha E. Carpenter, Thomas C. Slater, and Timothy A. Williamson. The Speaker appoints Representative Edith H. Ajello as Secretary.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that he hereby recommends Representative Marsha E. Carpenter as Chair of the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that the following Representatives are hereby appointed to the Joint Committee on Small Business:
Representatives Melvoid J. Benson, Elizabeth M. Dennigan, Mark B. Heffner, Bruce J. Long, Alfred A. Russo, Jr., and Thomas Winfield. The Speaker appoints Representative Thomas Winfield as Vice Chair.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that the following Representatives are hereby appointed to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety:
Representatives Raymond C. Coelho, Richard E. Fleury, Eugene F. Garvey, Nicholas Gorham, and Joseph N. McNamara. The Speaker appoints Representative Eugene F. Garvey as Vice Chair.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that the following Representatives are hereby appointed to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy:
Representatives Mabel M. Anderson, Peter T. Ginaitt, Nancy C. Hetherington, Leona A. Kelley, Thomas A. Palangio, and Scott P. Rabideau. The Speaker appoints Representative Mabel M. Anderson as Secretary.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that he hereby recommends Representative Peter T. Ginaitt as Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that the following Representatives are hereby appointed to the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions:
Representatives Donald J. Lally, Jr., Charles J. Levesque, John J. McCauley, Jr., and Joseph H. Scott. The Speaker appoints Representative Donald J. Lally, Jr., as Vice Chair.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that the following Representatives are hereby appointed to the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs:
Representatives Melvoid J. Benson, Elaine A. Coderre, Lawrence, J. Ferguson, Beatrice A. Lanzi, Rose Larisa, Charles E. Millard, Jr., John S. Simonian, and Thomas Winfield. The Speaker appoints Representative Elaine A. Coderre as Secretary.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that he hereby recommends Representative Lawrence J. Ferguson as Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that the following Representatives are hereby appointed to the Joint Committee on Water Resources:
Representatives Stephen J. Anderson, John Douglas Barr, II, Raymond C. Coelho, Arthur J. Corvese, and Charles E. Millard, Jr. The Speaker appoints Representative John Douglas Barr, II, as Secretary.
Also:
The Honorable Speaker announces that he hereby recommends Representative Stephen J. Anderson as Chair of the Joint Committee on Water Resources.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Long gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning Public Utilities Commission.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
BRUCE J. LONG
Representative, District 95
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Smith gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning education - alternative pilot school program.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
STEVEN F. SMITH
Representative, District 12
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Garvey gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning casino gambling.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
EUGENE F. GARVEY
Representative, District 81
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Maher gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning alcoholic beverages.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
JOHNH.MAHER
Representative, District 96
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Larisa gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning special education.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
ROSELARISA
Representative, District 87
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Picard gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning air pumps.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
ROGER A. PICARD
Representative, District 66
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Carter gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning Board of Governors and Board of Regents.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Carter gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning plumbers.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Gorham gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning Resource Recovery Corporation.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
NICHOLAS GORHAM
Representative, District 53
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Pires gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning electricians.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
ANTONIO J. PIRES
Representative, District 79
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative Pires gives notice that on the next legislative day he will introduce a measure concerning drug dealer liability.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
ANTONIO J. PIRES
Representative, District 79
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives Ginaitt, Reilly and Benoit introduce (99-H 6169) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representative Ginaitt introduces (99-H 6170) An Act relating to barbers, hairdressers, cosmeticians, manicurists and estheticians.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives Rose, Coelho, Lopes, Sullivan, Larisa and Dennigan introduce (99-H 6171) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the planning, construction and reconstruction of streets and/or sidewalks within the city and to issue not more than $3,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative S. Anderson introduces (99-H 6172) An Act relating to holidays and days of
special observance work on holidays and
Sundays.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Representative S. Anderson introduces (99-H 6173) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island teacher training program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representative Cicilline introduces (99-H 6174) An Act relating to criminal procedures.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Cicilline introduces (99-H 6175) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure -procedure generally.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Representative Reilly introduces (by request) (99-H 6176) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representatives Lowe and Picard introduce (99-H 6177) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - computation of use tax on leased vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Pires introduces (99-H 6178) An Act relating to gambling and lotteries - bingo games.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Representatives Watson and McNamara introduce (99-H 6179) House Resolution honoring James R. Essex for his 34 years as a dedicated Scoutmaster.
Representative Watson requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Watson, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representatives Lowe and Picard introduce (99-
Also: H 6180) An Act relating to gambling - charitable
organizations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, and to the Honorable Senate forthwith.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
By unanimous consent, Representative Garabedian addresses tge members of the House on a point of personal privilege in regard to newspaper and magazine articles.
CONSENT CALENDAR
From the Consent Calendar are taken:
1. (99-S 3) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
2. (99-S 89) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Read and passed, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Kennedy announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today and tomorrow at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.
Representative Faria announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:35 o'clock P.M. on motion of the Honorable Speaker Harwood, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Sam Shlevin; on motion of Representatives Scott, Henseler, Benson, George and Carter, and as a further mark of respect to the memories of Russell Jamieson and his daughter Ariel; on motion of Representative M. Anderson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Alice Silva, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH H. SCOTT
Almighty God, we thank you for the courage of George Washington, "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his country men".Amen.
TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR
(99-S 3) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
(99-S 89) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, February 23, 1999:
1. (99-S 3) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
2. (99-S 89) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, February 11, 1999
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, February 24, 1999:
1. (99-H 6089) An Act relating to towns and cities - town housing authority.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (99-H 5421) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, February 11, 1999
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