2002 Signature 2002 Veto 2002 No Action 2001 Veto 2001 No Action 2000 Signature 2000 Veto 2000 No Action 1999 Signature 1999 Veto 1998 Signature 1998 Veto 1998 No Action 1997 Signature 1997 Veto 1996 Signature 1996 Veto 1995 Signature 1995 Veto 1995 No Action		July 3, 1995 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: I am transmitting to the Secretary of State, with my signature, 95-S-981 Substitute A, "An Act Relating to Hotels, Housing and Innkeepers." This legislation gives innkeepers the right to eject persons from or refuse to admit them to hotel property for certain enumerated offenses. It also prevents innkeepers, absent fault or negligence, from assuming liability for the loss of guests' personal property held outside of their room unless the innkeeper agrees, in writing, to the contrary. I support this legislation because it will improve our hotel and tourism industries, both critical to the State's economic vitality. I write, however, to express my concern over the drafting of section 5-14-5(3) of this legislation which allows an innkeeper to refuse admission to people under 18 if they are not in "proper condition." This language is vague and overly broad. It should not be interpreted to deny admission to people under 18 for reasons other than those listed in sections 5-14-5(1) and 5-14-5(2) or for an inability to pay their charges. I have received a commitment from the Rhode Island Hospitality Association that it will have a bill introduced, at the next session, to remedy this drafting problem. With this assurance, I sign this bill into law. Sincerely, Lincoln Almond Governor