HOUSE JOURNALS 05-26-1999

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. 54 Wednesday, May 26, 1999 Fifty-fourth Day

The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Wednesday, May 26, 1999, and is called to order at 4:14 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable Edward 5. Inman, III, Deputy Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 95 members present and 4 members absent as follows:

PRESENT - 95., Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, 6., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Lowe, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, 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

4.The Honorable Speaker Harwood and Representatives Burlingame, McNamara, Millard.

INVOCATION

The Honorable Deputy 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.)

APPROVAL OF RECORD

By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Tuesday, May 25, 1999, is approved as printed.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR

The Honorable Deputy Speaker announces receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, approved and signed by His Excellency, the Governor:

(99-H 5975) (Substitute A") An Act relating to the General Assembly, approved May 25, 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 300) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to levy and sale on execution.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary,

(99-S 517 as amended) An Act relating to business and professions- home inspectors.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 685) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to access to confidential records.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(99-S 840 as amended) An Act establishing the Coventry land trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 854) An Act relating to taxes - collection of taxes generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 869) An Act relating to property rule against perpetuities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(99-S 880) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles motor vehicle offenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(99-S 1031) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 1015) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-S 393 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court reporting.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(99-S 894 as amended) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission for mandated benefits review.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

CONGRATULATIONS

Representatives Benson, Williams and Montanaro congratulate Representative Shavers on receiving the James McManus Award for outstanding service for Rhode Island Children.

Also:

Representative Montanaro congratulates Representative Stephen Anderson on being nominated for the Walt Disney American Teachers Award.

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

By unanimous consent, Representative Garabedian addresses the members of the House on a point of personal privilege in regard to a newspaper article.

NOTICES OF BILL/RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION

Representative Sherlock gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning children's vaccine program.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

PAUL V. SHERLOCK
Representative, District 30

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Mumford gives notice that on the next legislative day, she will introduce a measure concerning tax exemption.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

CAROL A. MUMFORD
Representative, District 54

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Quick gives notice that on the next legislative day, she will introduce a measure concerning the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

JOAN B. QUICK
Representative, District 94

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative George gives notice that on the next legislative day, she will introduce a measure concerning a resolution regarding United States working toward a solution to the problem in Cyprus.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

MYRNA C. GEORGE
Representative, District 31

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Lewiss gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning naming the Misquamicut State Bech Pavilion for James J. Federico, Jr.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

PETER L. LEWISS
Representative, District 51

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Simonian gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning military affais and defense.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

JOHN S. SIMONIAN
Representative, District 27

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Representative Bramley gives notice that on the next legislative day, he will introduce a measure concerning Project Early Start.

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

RUSSELL BRAMLEY
Representative, District 36

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

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

This notice is given in compliance with House Rule 42.

KENNETH CARTER
Representative, District 46

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Representative Kennedy, for the Committee on Corporations, reports back the following measure, with recommendation of no passage: -
(99-H 6423) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- tampering with odometers.

No further action required.

NEW BUSINESS

Representative Kilmartin introduces (99-H 6499 An Act relating to elections.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Sherlock, Naughton and Ginaitt introduce (99-H 6500) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Sherlock and Ginaitt introduce (99-H 6501) An Act authorizing additional state aid to municipalities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Shavers, G. Levesque, Crowley and C. Levesque introduce (99-H 6502) An Act authorizing the Newport Public Library to increase its holding to an amount not exceeding ten million dollars $10,000,000.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Shavers, G. Levesque, Crowley and C. Levesque introduce (99-H 6503) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages retail licenses. -

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Sherlock, Flaherty, Bramley, Naughton and Ginaitt introduce (99-H 6504) House Resolution relative to USS Saratoga Museum at Quonset Point.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Bramley, Sherlock, Flaherty, McNamara, Aiken and several other members of the House introduce (99-H 6505) House Resolution requesting the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to culvert under Division Street at the intersection of Gilber Stuart Drive in the city of Warwick.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Sherlock, Flaherty, McNamara, Bramley, Aiken and Naughton introduce (99-H 6506) House Resolution relative to interest rate savings from the R.I. Clean Water Finance Agency.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Sherlock, Flaherty, Bramley, Aiken, Naughton and Ginaitt introduce (99-H 6507) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Rabideau and Lowe introduce (99-H 6508) An Act relating to Burrillville establishment of municipal court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Representatives Ginaitt, Sherlock, Flaherty, McNamara, Bramley and several other members of the House introduce (99-H 6509) House Resolution regarding purchase of Rocky Point Park.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representatives Sherlock, Flaherty, McNamara, Bramley, Aiken and Naughton introduce (99-H 6510) House Resolution respectfully requesting -the city of Warwick and the Rhode Island Airport Corporations to extend the hours of their voluntary curfew agreement.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Sherlock, Flaherty, McNamara, Bramley, Aiken and several other members of the House introduce (99-H 6511) An Act relating to waters and navigation- Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives McNamara, Sherlock, Flaherty, Bramley, Aiken and several other members of the House introduce (99-H 6512) An Act relating to airports and landing fields.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Representatives Sherlock, Flaherty, McNamara, Bramley, Aiken and several other members of the House introduce (99-H 6513) House Resolution requesting the State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study on Main Avenue.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Highway Safety.

Representatives Watson, Kelley, Rabideau, - Gorham and Quick introduce (99-H 6514) An Act - relating to officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Corvese, Schadone, Cambio, Giannini, McCauley and several other members of the House introduce (99-H 6515) House Resolution congratulating the Honorable Frank Anzeveno for being recognized by the Rhode Island State Rhight to Life for his exemplary leadership in the pro-life movement.

Representative Corvese requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

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

Representative Faria introduces (99-H 6516) An Act relating to sports, racing and athletics -boxing, kick boxing and wrestling.

Representative Faria, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Menard, Shavers, Munschy and Corvese, requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration and have the act placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 1, 1999.

Majority Leader Watson objects.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Representatives Menard, Barr, Winfield, Vieira and Quick introduce (99-H 6517) House Resolution congratulating Stacey DiPalma on being named Salutatorian of Lincoln High School's Class of 1999.

Representative Menard requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Menard, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Vieira, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Barr, Menard, Winfield, Vieira and Quick introduce (99-H 6518) House Resolution congratulating Amy Guertin on being selected Valedictorian of the Class of 1999 at Lincoln High School.

Representative Barr requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Barr, seconded by Representatives Menard and Vieira, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives McCauley, Quick and Cicilline introduce (99-H 6519) An Act honoring David Newman for his 50 years as a dedicated United States Citizen.

Representative McCauley requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative McCauley, seconded by Representative Menard, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representative Lewiss introduces (99-H 6520) House Resolution memorializing the United States Congress to name the Sunday prior to Memorial Day as "Neighbor Day".

Representative Lewiss requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Lewiss, seconded by Representatives Martineau and Williams, on a roll call vote, 75 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 76: Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Benoit, Benson, Callahan, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally. Lanzi, Levesque, G., Lewiss, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pires, Pisaturo, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams.

NAYS - I: Representative Anderson, M.

CALENDAR

From the Calendar are taken:

1. (99-H 5128) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property recording of instruments.

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

Representative Flaherty moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representative Martineau.

There is no objection.

The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, onavoicevote.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

2. (99-H5947) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to credit card lending.

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

Representative Martineau moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representatives Wasylyk, Palumbo, Reilly and Williams.

There is no objection.

The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, onavoicevote.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

3. (99-H5866) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- adult education.

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

Representative Hetherington moves passage of the act, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Henseler, Menard, Cicilline, Carroll, Ajello, Carpenter, Williams, Abdullah-Odiase, Slater, Rose, Coderre, Kelley, Pisaturo, Moura, Benoit, Reilly and Murphy.

By unanimous consent, Representative Hetherington, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Henseler, Menard, Cicilline, Carroll, Ajello, Carpenter, Williams, Abdullah-Odiase, Slater, Rose, Coderre, Kelley, Pisaturo, Moura, Benoit, Reilly and Murphy, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-H 5866) (Substitute "A")

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (99-H 5866) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - ADULT EDUCATION" as follows:

By deleting all of the language following the enactment clause and inserting the following:

"SECTION 1. Section 16-63-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 16-63 entitled "Adult Education" is hereby amended to read as follows:

16-63-2. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND POLICY. - (a) The general assembly, in accordance with the constitution of the state, R.I. Const., Art. XII, section 1, which obligates the state "To secure to the people the advantages and - opportunities of education," and also pursuant to R.I. Const., Art. XII, section 4, which requires it to "make all necessary provisions by law for carrying this article into effect," finds:

(1) that all citizens, regardless of age, have the right to education;

(2) that education is a lifelong pursuit;

(3) that basic education and general personal development are necessary to enjoy a wholesome life; and

(4), that vocational training is useful in acquIring marketable skill and this achieving economic selfsufliciency.

(b) The general assembly therefore declares:

(1) that the public laws shall address the education needs of adults as well as of young people;

(2) that an integrated and coordinated adult education delivery system shall be provided and maintained on a statewide bases; and

(3) that public funds shall be appropriate to support that delivery system and thereby fullfill the constitutional mandate.

(c) All adult education programs and services provided by any department or agency of the state of Rhode Island, local government, or otherwise funded in whole or in part by state funds, shall be offered in the least restrictive environment, be designed to enhance the quality of life for adult learners, and be consistent with and inclusive of the following values that reflect the preferences and needs of adult learners;

(1) Adult learners shall be treated with dignity and respect;

(2) Adult learners shall be included in policy development affecting adult education;

(3) Adult learners shall be offered services that are cost-effective and meet the learners' needs;

(4) Adult learners shall have access to testing, evaluation and requisite accommodation for learning and/or other disabilities;

(6) Adult learners shall be fully informed about the educational choices available to them; -

(6) Adult learners shall participate in decisions about their educational process, including information exchange and goal setting;

(7) Adult learners shall be provided with educational programming commensurate with their abilities, including but not limited to basic skills, vocational education, and/ or secondary educations or its recognized equivalent;

(8) Adult learners shall receive consistent, sustained quality in their education;

(9) Adult learners shall not be denied access to ancillary services such as transportation and child care which are necessary to support their education programs.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage."

Respectfully submitted,

NANCY C. HETHERINGTON
Representative, District 28

The motion to amend is read and prevails on a roll call vote, 85 members voting in the affirmative and 1 member voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 85: Representatives Abdullah-Cdiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barr, Benoit, Bramley, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Crowley, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Ferguson, Flaherty, Fleury, Garabedian, Garvey, George, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, fwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Long, Lopes, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Picard, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS 1: Representative Gorham.

By unanimous consent, Representative Gorham, seconded by Representatives Scott, Fleury, Long, Mumford and Kelley, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-H 5866) (Substitute "A" as amended)

Mr. Speaker:

I hereby move to amend (99-H 5866) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - ADULT EDUCATION" as follows:

1. On page 2, between lines 15 and 16, by inserting the following language, "(c) provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall authorize the cause of action as a result of the failure of any party to comply with the provisions contained in subsection (b) of this section."

Respectfully submitted,

NICHOLAS GO RHAM
Representative, District 53

By unanimous consent, Representative Gorham, seconded by Representative Quick, offers and oral motion to amend the amendment.

The oral motion to amend the amendment prevails on a voice vote.

Representatives Benoit, Hetherington, Amaral, G. Levesqye, Scott, Garabedian, Lopes, Gorham, S. Anderson, C. Levesque, George and Smith discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend is read and fails on a roll call vote, 31 members voting in the aflirmative and 53 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 31: Representatives Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, 5., Barr, Bramley, Callahan, DeSimone, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, George, Giannini, Gorham, Jacquard, Kelley, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lanzi, Long, Montanaro, Mum. ford, Murphy, Fires, Quick, Rabideau, Rose, Scott, Smith, Thompson, Watson, Winfield.

NAYS - 53: Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Benoit, Benson, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, Faria, Farrell, Flaherty, Garvey, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Moura, Munschy, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Reilly, Russo, San Bento, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Sullivan, Vieira. Wasylyk, Williams.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, on a roll call vote, 62 members voting in the affirmative and 25 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 62: Representatives Abdullah.Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Flaherty, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, Heffner, Henseler, Hetherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Kelso, Kennedy, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Lima, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Murphy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Pisaturo, Russo, Schadone, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Williams, Williamson, Winfield.

NAYS - 25: Representatives Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Callahan, Carter, Faria, Fleury, Fox, Garabe. dian, George, Gorham, Jacquard, Kelley, Kilmartin, Knickle, Long, Mumford, Fires, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, San Bento, Scott, Watson.

4. (99-H5907 as amended) An Act relating to registration of vehicles.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage as amended.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 2, 1999.

5. (99-H5385) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 2, 1999.

6. (99-H5522) An Act naming Room 38 at the State House the George D. Caruolo Public Information Center.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

Read, and by unanimous consent, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 2, 1999.

7. (99-S834 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study commuter rail service.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, on motion of Representative Coderre, seconded by Representatives Martineau, Menard, Coelho, Benson, Reilly and Williams, on a roll call vote, 83 members voting in the affirmative and 0 members voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 83: Representatives Abdullah-Odiase, Aiken, Ajello, Almeida, Amaral, Anderson, M., Anderson, S., Barr, Benoit, Benson, Bramley, Callahan, Cambio, Carpenter, Carroll, Carter, Cicilline, Coderre, Coelho, Corvese, Costantino, Dennigan, DeSimone, Farrell, Flaherty, Fleury, Fox, Garabedian, Garvey, Giannini, Ginaitt, Gorham, Henseler, Retherington, Hogan, Inman, Iwuc, Jacquard, Kelley, Kelso, Kennedy, Kilmartin, Knickle, Lally, Lanzi, Levesque, C., Levesque, G., Lewiss, Long, Maher, Malik, Martineau, McCauley, Menard, Montanaro, Moura, Mumford, Munschy, Naughton, Palangio, Palumbo, Fires, Pisaturo, Quick, Rabideau, Reilly, Rose, Russo, San Bento, Schadone, Scott, Shavers, Sherlock, Simonian, Slater, Smith, Sullivan, Thompson, Vieira, Wasylyk, Watson, Williams, Winfield.

NAYS -0.

CONSENT CALENDAR

From the Consent Calendar in order for Thursday, May 27, 1999 is taken:

1. (99-H 6446) An Act authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes of the state for the purpose of financing the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency safe drinking water projects.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Representative Winfield moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representative Martineau.

There is no objection.

The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Representative Kennedy requests to the following items on the Consent Calendar for Wednesday, June 2, 1999, and place them on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 1, 1999.

There is no objection.

16. (99-H6419) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

18. (99-H6463) An Act relating to mobile and manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

CALENDAR

Majority Leader Martineau, seconded by Minority Leader Watson, moves to take up the Calendar for Thursday, May 27, 1999, next.

There is no objection.

From the Calendar in order for Thursday, May 27, 1999 is taken:

1. (99-H5489) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance compliance self audit.

Committee on Corporations recomn:,ends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Representative Flaherty moves to recommit the act, seconded by Representatives Watson and Kilmartin.

There is no objection.

The act is recommitted, by unanimous consent, onavoicevote.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

HOLD ON THE DESK

Representatives Benoit and Amaral request to hold (99-H 5866) (Substitute "A" as amended) on the desk.

There is no objection.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, to the Honorable Senate, and to the Honorable Secretary of State forthwith, with the exception of bills being held on the desk.

CALENDAR

Majority Leader Martineau, seconded by Minority Leader Watson, moves to take the Calendar for Wednesday, June 2, 1999, and place it on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 1, 1999.

There is no objection.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Representative Carpenter announces that the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims will meet on Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 135 of the State House.

Also:

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

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

Also:

Representative Winfield announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the House.

Also:

Majority Leader Martin wishes everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend. Session will reconvene on Tuesday, June 1, 1999.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

JOINT COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY SAFETY

Representative Garvey, for the Joint Committee on Highway Safety, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:
(99-H 5471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to certificates of title and security interests.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5609) An Act relating to special stops required.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

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

(99-H 6422) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - certificates of title and security interests.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 567) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurnance.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 443 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- zoning ordinances.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 376 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles - retail sale of gasoline.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Representative Benoit, for the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back the following measures, with recommendation of passage:

(99-S 406) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Children, Youth, and Families Department -abused and neglected children and the adoption of children.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 453) An Act relating to physicians assistants.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - independent living services and centers.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 718 as amended) An Act relating to education.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1003) Joint Resolution memorializing the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to ratify the United Nations Convention on the rights of a child.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(99-H 6450) An Act relating to criminal offenses -weapons.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6481) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study racial bias in criminal courts.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6425) (Substitute A An Act relating to weapons - increase the age from 15 to 18 as the age for possession of firearms by minors.

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

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

(99-H 6477) An Act relating to municipal courts - city of Cranston.

Received and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

ADJOURNMENT

At5:17 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Gorham, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Ralph E. Chase; on motion of Representative Vieira, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of William Murray; on motion of Representative Heffner, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Josephone Zelano; on motion of Representative Kelley, and as a further mark of respect to the memories of Lisa L. Allbee and Robert F. Weinreich, Sr., seconded by Representatives Martineau and Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

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INVOCATION

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

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TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR (99-S834 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study commuter rail service.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 2, 1999:

1. (99-H 6440) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (99-H6418) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (99-H6404) An Act relating to the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (99-H6262) An Act relating to school funds and property.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5. (99-H6275) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (99-H6291) An Act relating to a study of constructing combined sewer overflow treatment facilities in the city of Pawtucket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (99-H6363) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes - North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (99-H 6379) An Act relating to taxation -property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9. (99-H6366) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to home rule charter of the town of North Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10. (99-H6144) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11. (99-H6110) An Act relating to animals -leash laws.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12.
(99-H 6236) An Act establishing the Smithfield land trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13.
(99-H 6359) An Act amending the charter of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

14.
(99-H 6390) An Act relating to taxation -levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15. (99-H6417) An Act relating to the North Providence Charter - charter amendment.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16. (99-H6420) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17. (99-H6434) An Act relating to taxation levy and assessment of local taxes - city of Pawtucket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Wednesday, May 26, 1999

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CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 1, 1999:

1. (99-H 5767) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages retail licenses.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

2. (99-H5728) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the Narragansett Bay Water Quality Management District Commission.

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

3. (99-S475 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

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

4. (99-S468) An Act relating to education.

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

5. (99-S373) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

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

6. (99-S602) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - residential care facility licensing act.

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

7. (99-S710) An Act relating to community health centers.

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

8. (99-S323) An Act relating to health and safety - Long Term Care Coordinating Council.

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

9. (99-S324) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - housing resources.

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

10. (99-H6419) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11. (99-H6463) An Act relating to mobile and manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12. (99-H6422) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- certificates of title and security interests.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13.
(99-H 5471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to certificates of title and security interests.

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

14.
(99-H 5609) An Act relating to special stops required.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage. -

15. (99-S567) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurnance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 2, 1999:

1. (99-H 5907 as amended) An Act relating to registration of vehicles.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage as amended.

2. (99-H5385) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

3. (99-H5522) An Act naming Room 38 atthe State House the George D. Caruolo Public Information Center.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 3, 1999:

1. (99-S 406) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Children, Youth, and Families Department -abused and neglected children and the adoption of children.

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

2. (99-S453) An Act relating to physicians assistants.

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

3. (99-S471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - independent living services and centers.

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

4. (99-S718 as amended) An Act relating to education.

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

5. (99-S 1003) Joint Resolution memorializing the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to ratify the United Nations Convention on the rights of a child.

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

6. (99-S443 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities zoning ordinances.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (99-S376 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles- retail sale of gasoline.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (99-S 568) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the training and certification of public safety telecommunicators in Rhode Island.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

9. (99-H6450) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10. (99-H6481) House Resolution creating a special House commission to study racial bias in criminal courts.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

11.
(99-H 6425) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to weapons- increase the age from 15 to 18 as the age for possession of firearms by minors.

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

LOUIS D'ANTUONO
Reading Clerk
Wednesday, May 26, 1999

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