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 13, 1997 TO THE HONORABLE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: In accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 43-1-4, I am transmitting herewith, with my disapproval, 98-H 7436, "An Act Relating to Public Utilities and Carriers - Motor Passenger Carriers." This Act defines most limousine services as livery services. This has the effect of exempting stretch limousines and certain other chauffeur-driven vehicles from the regulatory auspices of the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers. These public carriers should be under the jurisdiction of the Division. The regulations are reasonable and minimally intrusive. They consist of submission of an application with proposed routes, schedules and services, a bonding requirement or proof of financial responsibility, cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and permits for interstate carriers. These regulations are important to public safety. They help keep high-risk carriers off the roads, control the traffic of oversized vehicles and provide emergency training to drivers. For the foregoing reasons, I disapprove of this legislation and respectfully urge your support of this veto. Sincerely, Lincoln Almond Governor