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<ref> http://www.projo.com/ri/providence/content/stop_teen_strippers_07-22-09_OGF4IOF_v15.39871ed.html </ref> Representative Giannini's bill was successfully passed and signed into law in 2009. <ref>http://www.projo.com/news/content/HOUSE_PROSTITUTION_10-29-09_FDG8T13_v78.3b407aa.html</ref> |
<ref> http://www.projo.com/ri/providence/content/stop_teen_strippers_07-22-09_OGF4IOF_v15.39871ed.html </ref> Representative Giannini's bill was successfully passed and signed into law in 2009. <ref>http://www.projo.com/news/content/HOUSE_PROSTITUTION_10-29-09_FDG8T13_v78.3b407aa.html</ref> |
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In January 2010, Representative Joanne Giannini introduced legislation that would make it illegal for Rhode Island drivers to use cell phones without a hands-free device. Representative Peter F. Kilmartin introduced similar legislation. These bills are currently being studied. <ref>http://www.projo.com/generalassembly/CELLPHONES_01-20-10_V3H5TQV_v45.3986cab.html</ref> |
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==Issues== |
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In March and April 2010, Rhode Island experienced significant flooding, which closed many businesses throughout the state, including the Warwick Mall. <ref>http://www.projo.com/economy/RETAIL_JOBS_RI_05-26-10_RDIK3RT_v29.381c736.html</ref> |
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As chairperson of the House Finance Committee panel, Giannini expressed this concern about unemployed workers: "I’m looking to see what else we can do” to reduce backlogs and delays that unemployed people are experiencing. <ref>http://www.projo.com/economy/DLT_house_hearing_04-30-10_6JIA3NI_v10.39266b6.html</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:32, 13 June 2010
Joanne Giannini | |
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| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office 1994–Incumbent | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1953 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Steven |
| Alma mater | Mt. Pleasant High School |
| Profession | Retired Realtor |
Joanne Giannini (born March 15, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 7 (Providence) since 1994. [1]
Member of the House
Representative Giannini serves on the House Committee on Constituent Services, House Committee on Finance, House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Legislation
Beginning in 2005, Joanne Giannini became the leading proponent to change the prostitution law in Rhode Island, every year submitting bills to close the legal "loophole" which allowed indoor prostitution. “Why should Rhode Island have this dubious distinction?” she asked. “Rape behind closed doors, is that permissible? Is murder permissible if it’s done behind closed doors?” [2] The debate surrounding the “loophole” in Rhode Island's law that allowed prostitution indoors was documented in the film Happy Endings?. The film follows 3 women from Asian massage parlors in Providence, while intertwining interviews with Providence Mayor David Cicilline, Providence's Police Vice department, Representative Joanne Giannini, Senator Rhoda Perry, staff of The Providence Phoenix, local residents, and "johns".[3][4] Giannini's bill was signed into law in November of 2009. (See Prostitution in Rhode Island.)
In 2009, Joanne Giannini also introduced a bill to ban minors from working in strip clubs in Rhode Island. [5] Representative Giannini's bill was successfully passed and signed into law in 2009. [6]
In January 2010, Representative Joanne Giannini introduced legislation that would make it illegal for Rhode Island drivers to use cell phones without a hands-free device. Representative Peter F. Kilmartin introduced similar legislation. These bills are currently being studied. [7]
Issues
In March and April 2010, Rhode Island experienced significant flooding, which closed many businesses throughout the state, including the Warwick Mall. [8] As chairperson of the House Finance Committee panel, Giannini expressed this concern about unemployed workers: "I’m looking to see what else we can do” to reduce backlogs and delays that unemployed people are experiencing. [9]
References
- ^ Official RI House website, Rhode Island House - Representative Joanne Giannini
- ^ http://www.projo.com/generalassembly/Q_prostitution01_05-01-09_6VE7RRU_v1.325eb38.html
- ^ Providence Journal Film Report
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1455623/
- ^ http://www.projo.com/ri/providence/content/stop_teen_strippers_07-22-09_OGF4IOF_v15.39871ed.html
- ^ http://www.projo.com/news/content/HOUSE_PROSTITUTION_10-29-09_FDG8T13_v78.3b407aa.html
- ^ http://www.projo.com/generalassembly/CELLPHONES_01-20-10_V3H5TQV_v45.3986cab.html
- ^ http://www.projo.com/economy/RETAIL_JOBS_RI_05-26-10_RDIK3RT_v29.381c736.html
- ^ http://www.projo.com/economy/DLT_house_hearing_04-30-10_6JIA3NI_v10.39266b6.html
External links
- Rhode Island House - Representative Joanne Giannini Official RI House website
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