HOUSE JOURNALS 04-01-1999

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. 35 Thursday, April 1, 1999 Thirty-fifth Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Thursday, April 1, 1999, and is called to order at 4:00 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 94 members present and 5 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 94: The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Burlingame, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garvey, George, Giannini, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, McNamara, Menard, Millard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Voccola, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

ABSENT - 5: Representatives Callahan, Costantino, Garabedian, Ginaitt, Kelso.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Speaker presents Representative Cambio, 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, March 31, 1999, is approved as printed.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Representative Ginaitt will be unable to attend session today due to legislative business out of town.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENATE

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

(99-S 561) An Act relating to corporations, associations, and partnerships.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 568) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the training and certification of public safety telecommunicators in Rhode Island.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 569 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 672) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 600) An Act relating to education - Board of Governors for Higher Education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-S 521 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 420 as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-S 803) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - fair employment practice.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

(99-S 417) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-S 605) An Act relating to businesses and professions telecommunication.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 716) An Act relating to business and professions interpreters for the deaf.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

(99-S 715) An Act relating to health and safety - Commission on Deaf and Hearing Impaired.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

(99-S 551) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education curriculum.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

(99-S 488) An Act relating to expedited permit process.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

(99-S 487) An Act relating to labor and labor relations payment of wages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

(99-S 485) An Act relating to insurance workers' compensation insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

(99-S 378) An Act relating to domestic insurance companies.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 811 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - lighting equipment and reflectors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

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

(99-H 5406) An Act relating to the city of East Providence.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5215) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residency- Woonsocket.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. TRANSFER OF BILLS

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

(99-H 5606) An Act relating to motor vehicles - certificates of titles and security interests.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 5581) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle offenses.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of transfer to the Joint Committee on Water Resources:

(99-H 5541) An Act relating to waters and navigation Water Resources Board.

Received and referred to the Joint Committee on Water Resources.

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

(99-H 6086) An Act relating to governmental tort liability- limitation of damages.

Received and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of transfer to the Committee on Finance:

(99-H( 6026) An Act relating to businesses and professions athlete agents.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 5753) An Act relating to commercial law - Rhode Island telemarketing act of 1999.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 5519) An Act relating to towns and cities - franchises.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 5838) An Act relating to relief of injured and deceased fire fighters and police officers.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 5913) An Act relating to towns and cities - relief of injured and deceased firefighters and police officers.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 5922) An Act relating to towns and cities - optional retirement for police and firefighters.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 6002) An Act repealing statute relating to taxation of certain tangible personal property.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 6016) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 5731) An Act relating to state aid.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 5494) An Act relating to public buildings.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 6242) An Act relating to taxation of beverage containers.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 6087) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- Public Utilities Commission.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(99-H 6066) An Act relating to towns and cities - optional retirement for members of police force and firefighters.

Received and referred to the Committee on Finance.

By unanimous consent, Representative Palangio requests to make an exception to Rule 33 (j), due to the illness of Representative Costantino, in reference to 3 of his bills in the Corporations Committee that he would like heard when he returns.

There is no objection.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative Gorham gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning health care communications.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

NICHOLAS GORHAM
Representative, District 53

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Carter gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning vanity plates.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

NEW BUSINESS

Representatives Reilly, Carter, Coelho, Burlingame and 5. Anderson introduce (99-H 6335) An Act relating to education- special education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Ginaitt, Henseler and Martineau introduce (99-H 6336) An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Management.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (99-H 6337) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts - judicial selection.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (99-H 6338) An Act relating to beverage containers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Barr and Menard introduce (99-H 6339) An Act relating to health and safety -bone marrow screening.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Lewiss, Russo, Schadone and Knickle introduce (99-H 6340) An Act relating to banks and banking.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Moura and Lally introduce (99-H 6341) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representative Kilmartin introduces (99-H 6342) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $1,356.40 to pay the claim of Herbert J. Collins of 302 Pullen Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

CONSENT CALENDAR

From the Consent Calendar are taken:

1. (99-H 6245) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry- tree wardens.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (99-H 6148) An Act relating to elective meetings.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (99-H 6206) An Act relating to the Harrisville Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (99-H 6208) An Act establishing the Coventry land trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5. (99-H 6247) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (99-H 6250) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Little Flower Home.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (99-S828) An Act reinstating and restoring

Also: forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (99-S831) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of R.W.O., Inc.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, items 7 and 8 in concurrence, on motion of Representative Benson, seconded by Representative Scott, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representative Gorham requests the Journal to reflect that he would be in support of a more liberal proposal for item number 4 on today's Consent Calendar.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Flaherty announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the House in Room 205 of the State House.

Also:

Representative Palangio announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at 5:00 o'clock P.M.

Also:

Representative Cambio announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at 4:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

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

Representative Moura wishes Representative Frank Montanaro and his wife Joy a Happy 9th Wedding Anniversary.

GUESTS

Representative Schadone and the North Providence Delegation welcome to the House as guests the North Providence Cougar Hockey Team, Division "C" State Champions, as follows: Michael Ricci, Bradly Coletta, Aaron Holzinger, Eric Buco, Anthony Lisi, Michael Martin, Jason St. Germain, David Ramos, Ron Castellone, Sean Tracey, Anthony Serio, Edward Gelsomino, Craig Seyboth, Brian Hervieuz, Fred Morrison, Jr., Head Coach, Fred Morrison, Sr., Assistant, Stephen Morrison, Assistant, and Mrs. Sharon Serio, parent.

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.

ADJOURNMENT

At 4:08 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative 5. Anderson and Carter, seconded by Representative Quick and the entire House of
Representative, the House adjourns in honor of the United States Military in Yugoslavia, on a voice vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix

Appendix

INVOCATION

REPRESENTATIVE BAMBILYN BREECE CAMBIO

Dear God, we are grateful for the privilege of serving in this House of Representatives. Keep us ever mindful that we are here to serve those who elected us and all of the people of Rhode Island.Amen.

TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR

(99-S 828) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(99-S 831) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of R.W.O., Inc.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 7, 1999:

1. (99-H 5870) An Act relating to nurses.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

2. (99-H 6044) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education school speech and language pathologists.

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

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 8, 1999:

1. (99-H 5406) An Act relating to the city of East Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (99-H 5215) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residency- Woonsocket.

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

3. (99-S811 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - lighting equipment and reflectors. Ordered on the Calendar.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Thursday, April 1, 1999

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