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. 25
Wednesday, March 10, 1999
Twenty-fifth Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, March 10, 1999, and is called to order at 4:20 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John 8. Harwood, Speaker.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 96 members present and 4 members absent as follows:
The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Heffner, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)
APPROVAL OF RECORD
By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, March 10, 1999, is approved as printed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Representative Garabedian will be unable to attend session today, March 10, 1999.
Also:
Representative Costantino will be unable to attend session on March 10 and 11.
Also:
Representative Cambio will be out of town and
unable to attend session on March 16, 17 and 18.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
TRANSFER OF BILL
Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:
(99-H 5905) An Act relating to state affairs and government Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation.
Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Honorable Senate transmits with announcement of passage, of the following measures:
(99-S 718 as amended) An Act relating to education.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(99-S 475 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(99-S 710) An Act relating to community health centers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
NEW BUSINESS
Representative Faria introduces (99-H 6243) An Act relating to property subject to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Lewiss, Thompson, Kennedy, Martineau, Watson and several other members of the House introduce (99-H 6244) An Act relating to days of special observance.
Representative Lewiss requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Representative Lewiss moves passage of the act, seconded by Representative Watson.
Representatives Picard and Lewiss discuss the act.
Read and passed, by unanimous consent, on a roll call vote, 66 members voting in the afiirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
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.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives George and Scott introduce (99-H 6245) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Naughton introduces (99-H 6246) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1484.75 to pay the claim of the Amica Mutual Insurance Co., P.O. Box 6008, Providence, Rhode Island 02940 as subrogee of Robert S. Knowles of 10 Viscount Road, Warwick, Rhode Island 02889.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Representatives Hogan and Winfield introduce (99-H 6247) An Act relating to taxation ----collection of taxes generally.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Lanzi, 5. Anderson, Montanaro, Pisaturo and Smith introduce (99-H 6248) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study ergonomics and the feasibility of implementing ergonomics' regulations in the state of Rhode Island.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Dennigan and Shavers introduce (99-H 6249) An Act relating to needlestick prevention.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Representative Amaral introduces (99-H 6250) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed, and personal property of the Little Flower Home.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representatives Barr, Menard, Burlingame, Pires, Watson and Martineau introduce (99-H 6251) House Resolution congratulating John C. Gregory on being named the Kiwanis Club's "Citizen of the Year".
Representative Barr requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
There is no objection.
Read and passed, on motion of Representative Barr, seconded by Representatives Burlingame, Coderre, Kelley and George, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
Representative Moura introduces (99-H 6252) An Act relating to size, weight, and load limits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Representative Moura introduces (99-H 6253) An Act relating to public property and works.
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.
NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION
Representative Millard 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.
CHARLES E. MILLARD, JR. Representative, District
90
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Representative George gives notice that on the next legislative day she will introduce a measure concerning health and safety.
This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 41.
MYRNA C. GEORGE
Representative, District 31
received and ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
From the Calendar is taken:
1. (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") House
Resolution adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the years 1999-2000.
Committee on Rules recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Representative Kilmartin moves passage of the resolution, seconded by Representatives Farrell, Corvese, Winfield, Martineau, Fox, Menard, Henseler, Ferguson and several other members of the House.
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Moura, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 14, delete line 1.
On page 14, line 2, delete "c" and insert "b".
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN Representative, District 80
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 86 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Cicilline and Moura, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 14, line 19, by deleting the words "or resolutions".
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
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:
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Martineau, San Bento, Corvese and Moura, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 3, line 16, delete the word or and insert the word "and".
On page 4, line 7, delete the word "or" and insert the word "and".
On page 10, line 16, delete the word "or" and insert the word "and".
On page 10, line 18, delete the word "or" and insert the word "and".
On page 10, line 24, after the word "electronically", delete the word "or" and insert the word and
On page 10, line 25, delete the word "or" and insert the word "and".
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN Representative, District 80
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 86 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Moura, Ferguson, Benson, Coelho, San Bento, Sullivan and Corvese, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 10, line 12, by deleting the words "and may in coordination with other committees of the" and inserting a period in place thereof.
On page 10, line 13, by deleting all language.
On page 10, line 14, by deleting the word "interest" and the period.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Cicilline, Coelho, Benson, Ferguson, Jacquard, Lopes, Ginaitt and Moura, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 3, line 5, by inserting the words "the budget and" after the word "than".
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN Representative, District 80
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 79 members voting in the affirniative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representatives Shavers and Abdullah-Odiase request the Journal to reflect that ifthey had voted on the previous amendment, they would have voted in the afiirmative.
There is no objection.
CALENDAR
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Henseler, Coelho, Benson, Ferguson, Cicilline, Winiield, Kelley and Moura, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 5, line 8, by inserting the word audible between the words use and cell
Respectfully submitted,
ARAM G. GARABEDIAN Representative, District 23
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 87 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Kilmartin, seconded by Representatives Coelho, Ferguson, Cicilline and Corvese, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 16, line 27, by deleting the period
and inserting in place thereof the words "and made available for first reading on the second day of the succeeding session."
Respectfully submitted,
PETER F. KILMARTIN
Representative, District 80
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 89 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Quick, seconded by Representatives Mumford, Kelley, Amaral, Shavers, Corvese, San Bento, Coelho, Moura and Watson, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
(1) On page 2 line 1 by deleting the words "subcommittees and," and inserting after the word "committees" the following words: "and subcommittees thereof'.
Respectfully submitted,
JOAN B. QUICK
Representative, District 94
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 86 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Burlingame requests to vote in sections by rule numbers.
By unanimous consent, Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representatives Kilmartin, Moura, G. Levesque and Martineau, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
(1) On page 13, between lines 10 and 11, by inserting the following language:
"(32.1) Any report from the House Committee on Judiciary relating to the appointment of a justice or justices to any court shall be placed on the House calendar for at least (3) days prior to its consideration by the House."
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIDN.CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 86 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
NAYS - 2: Representatives Levesque, C., Levesque, G.
By unanimous consent, Representative McNamara, seconded by Representative Willi
ams, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 21, inserting at the end of the text and starting with a new paragraph the following:
"(66) No person shall enter a committee hearing room while in possession of a firearm, either concealed or in plain view, without first notifying the capitol police of the presence of the same."
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPHM.McNAMARA Representative, District 29
Representatives Kilmartin and McNamara discuss the amendment.
Representative Burlingame, seconded by Representative McNamara, offers a technical amendment.
The technical amendment prevails, on a voice vote.
Representatives Winfield, Cicilline, Farrell, Moura, Benson, Burlingame, Shavers and Jacquard continue discussion on the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 7 members voting in the affirmative and 72 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative McNamara, seconded by Representative Kilmar
tin, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 7, Line 22, strike the word "Purport" and substitute therefor the word "purpose".
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH M. McNAMARA Representative, District 29
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representative C. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
(1) On page 21, after line 15, by inserting the following language:
(66) Upon adoption by the Senate of the same provision, members of the House of Representatives and Senate shall be permitted to introduce bills, acts, and resolutions jointly and shall be designated as sponsors of the same in accordance with these Rules.
In matters which have been jointly introduces by at least one (1) member from each chamber, a hearing in the respective House and Senate committees designated to consider such matters, in accordance with the Rules, shall satisfy the committee hearing requirement of the House and Senate Rules."
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIDN.CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
Representative Kilmartin discusses the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 15 members voting in the affirmative and 67 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Wasylyk, seconded by Representative C. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
(1) On page 5, line 32, by deleting the language "to reconsider".
(2),, On page 8, line 15, by deleting the word "not
Respectfully submitted,
PETER N. WASYLYK
Representative, District 10
Representative Kilmartin discusses the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 9 members voting in the affirmative and 72 members voting in the negative as follows:
PEAS - 9: Representatives Almeida, Bramley, Burlingame, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lima, Montanaro, Fisaturo, Wasylyk.
By unanimous consent, Representative Wasylyk, seconded by Representative C. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 8, line 31, by inserting after the word "session" the following language:
only in accordance with the provisions of section 42-46-5 of the Rhode Island general laws,"
Respectfully submitted,
PETER N. WASYLYK
Representative, District 10
Representatives Kilmartin, DeSimone, C. Levesque, Barr, Williams, Martineau, Knickle, Montanaro, Lima, Bramley, Heffner, Burlingame, Wasylyk, and Cicilline discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 16 members voting in the affirmative and 64 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Cicilline, seconded by Representative Kilmartin and several other members of the House, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 8, in line 30, delete the following language "except that the committee may meet in" and insert in place thereof "to the public".
On page 8, in line 31, delete the following language "executive session by majority vote of those members present".
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID N. CICILLINE
Representative, District 4
Representatives Montanaro, Cicilline, Wasylyk, Dennigan, C. Levesque and Smith discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend prevails on a roll call vote, 88 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Wasylyk, seconded by Representatives Bramley and G. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 8, lines 30 and 31, after the word "open" delete the words "except that the committee may meet in executive session by a majority of those members present" and add the words "and comply with the letter and spirit of the open meetings law, chapter 42-46".
Respectfully submitted,
PETERN.WASYLYK
Representative, District 10
Representatives Kilmartin, Cicilline, Wasylyk and Benson discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 14 members voting in the affirmative and 71 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Wasylyk, seconded by Representative C. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 10, lines 18 and 19, by deleting the word and number "two (2)" and inserting in place thereof the word and number "three (3)".
Respectfully submitted,
PETER N. WASYLYK
Representative, District 10
The motion to amend is read and fails on a roll call vote, 23 members voting in the affirmative and 57 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Wasylyk, seconded by Representative C. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitIed "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
1. On page 2, line 25, by inserting after the word "resolution" the following:
"Up until the deadline for introduction of the public bill or resolution as provided in Rule 41,"
2. On page 3, line 6, by inserting after the word "day" the following:
"Up until the deadline per introduction of a public bill or resolution as provided in Rule 41"
Respectfully submitted,
PETERN.WASYLYK
Representative, District 10
Representatives C. Levesque, Kilmartin, Menard and Wasylyk discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 11 members voting in the affirmative and 61 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Wasylyk, seconded by Representative C. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 13, line 13, after the word "records" insert the language "and comply with the letter and spirit of the access to public records law, cl~apter 38-2".
Respectfully submitted,
PETER N. WASYLYK
Representative, District 10
The motion to amend is read and fails on a roll call vote, 15 members voting in the affirmative and 54 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Burlingame, seconded by Representatives C. Levesque and G. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 12, line 2, by deleting the comma and all of the language after the word "thereon" and inserting in place thereof a period,
On page 12 line 3,~ by deleting the words "the Finance Committee
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA C. BURLINGAME Representative, District
62
Representatives Pires, Burlingame, Kilmartin, Martineau and Wasylyk discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 20 members voting in the affirmative and 56 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative DeSimone, seconded by Representatives Pisaturo and C. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 14 line 24 by deleting the word and number "seven (7)" and substituting the word and number "nine (9)" in place thereof.
Respectfully submitted,
STEVEN F. SMITH
Representative, District 12
Representatives Pires, DeSimone, Montanaro, C. Levesque, Burlingame, Wasylyk, Crowley and Martineau discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 23 members voting in the affirmative and 54 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Martineau moves to reconsider amendment LC02846, seconded by Representatives Burlingame, Kilmartin, Menard, Palangio and Watson.
There is no objection.
The amendment is reconsidered, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.
By unanimous consent, Representative Burlingame, seconded by Representative Lopes, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 12, line 2, by deleting the comma and all of the language after the word "thereon" and inserting in place thereof a period,
On page 12 line 3 by deleting the words "the Finance Committee"
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA C. BURLINGAME Representative, District
62
The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 78 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Lima, seconded by Representative G. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 8, line 27, by inserting after the word "members" the words:
"and all committee members shall be appointed as follows: The speaker shall appoint a simple majority of members for each committee therein. All legislators may then apply for the various vacancies based upon their preference. Any conflicts shall be resolved based on seniority and any further conflicts shall be resolved by a lottery."
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLENE M. LIMA
Representative, District 13
NOW PRESIDING
At 7:11 o'clock P.M. the Honorable Speaker yields the rostrum to the Honorable Deputy Speaker.
CALENDAR
Representatives Kilmartin, Lima, Crowley and McNamara discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 10 members voting in the affirmative and 61 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Lima, seconded by Representatives G. Levesque, Pisaturo and DeSimone, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 16, line 26, by deleting the words, "regular annual session", and adding the words, "winter recess. However, there is no time restriction with respect to the submission of proposed legislation to legislative council for drafting purposes," in place thereof.
Respectfully submitted,
STEVEN F. SMITH
Representative, District 12
Representatives Lima and Kilmartin discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 9 members voting in the affirmative and 64 members voting in the negative as follows:
By unanimous consent, Representative Pisaturo, seconded by Representative G. Levesque, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5384) (Substitute "A")
Mr. Speaker:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5384) (Substitute "A") entitled "HOUSE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE YEARS 1999-2000" as follows:
On page 9 between lines 4 and 5 by adding the following language:
"The time of the commencement and termination of the meeting of each committee shall be stated concisely and shall not simply state that the committee will meet at the rise of the house. The committee shall strictly adhere to the time stated and the number of bills considered shall be in proportion to the time alloted for the committee meeting."
Respectfully submitted,
STEVEN F. SMITH
Representative, District 12
Representatives Benoit, Lima and C. Levesque discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails on a roll call vote, 5 members voting in the affirmative and 68 members voting in the negative as follows:
The remainder of the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 75 members voting in the affirmative and 2 members voting in the negative as follows:
Representative Kilmartin wishes his wife Chris a very Happy Birthday.
Representative Moura also wishes Chris Kilmartin a Happy Birthday.
Also:
Representative Ferguson announces that the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs will meet Monday, March 15, 1999, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 35 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Iwuc announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the House.
Also:
Representative Coderre announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 203 of the State House.
Also:
Representative Flaherty announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the House.
Also:
Representative Benoit announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 135 of the State House.
Also:
The Honorable Deputy Speaker Inman reminds everyone session reconvenes tomorrow at 4:00 o'clock P.M.
GUESTS
Representative George welcomes to the House the Scholar Athletes.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:44 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, the House adjourns, on a voice vote.
LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk
Appendix
INVOCATION
REPRESENTATIVE MARK B. HEFFNER
Almighty God, we ask that you help us as we try to make Rhode Island a better place.Amen.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, March 11, 1999:
1. (99-H 5580) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (99-H 5075) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study the need for a Permanent Economic Development Committee.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Wednesday, March 10, 1999
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