State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Journal of the Senate
JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the fourth day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand.
Volume 127, No. 10
Wednesday, February 2, 2000
Tenth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:10 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 47 Senators present and 3 Senators absent as follows:
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Patterson, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Patterson, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, January 27, 2000 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUEST
Upon suggestion of Senator Graziano, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Kimberly Barrett, a sophomore at Salve Regina University, who will be serving as an intern.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
February 1, 2000
His Honor, Charles j Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor 116 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will not be in session on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 as I will be attending the funeral ceremonies for Sergeant Cornel Young Jr. I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
ROBERT T. KELLS
Senator, District 10
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 31, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I am hereby withdrawing the May 10, 1999 appointment of Douglas Sgarro to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 31, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I am hereby withdrawing the May 10, 1999 appointment of George W. Shuster to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 31, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I am hereby withdrawing the May 10, 1999 appointment of Roger A. Vandenberg to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointments and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 26, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.28.2-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment as State Fire Marshal:
Irving J. Owens of Warwick for a term expiring July 1, 2004.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 27, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.28.3.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeals:
Pen J. Fang of Cranston for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 27, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-116-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation Board of Directors:
James H. Dodge of Warwick for a term expiring January 1, 2004.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 31, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128.6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:
Kevin Flynn of Cranston
(Local Planner)
for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 26, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:
Mary Jane K. "Susan" Baxter of Providence
(Public Member)
for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 26,2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with
the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General
Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:
Barbara Fields Karlin of Providence
(Community Development Intermediary)
VICE
Mary Jane K. "Susan" Baxter
for a term expiring January 31, 2002.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 26,2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:
Sheila Cabral Sousa of Warwick (Senior Housing Advocate Seat)
for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 26, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 29-3. 1.2.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Library Board of Rhode Island:
Deborah R. Barchi of North Scituate
(Representing Large and Medium Seed Public Libraries)
VICE
Donna Dufault
for a term expiring December 31, 2002.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 31, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-6-3 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment as Director of the Department of Corrections:
Ashbel T. Wall, II of Providence
VICE
George Vose
(Resigned)
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXEC~ CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 31, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-63-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation:
George W. Shuster of North Scituate for a term expiring February 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
January 31, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-63-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation:
Douglas A. Sgarro of Barrington
VICE
Scott A. Gibbs
for a term expiring February 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(2000-H 7203) Joint Resolution inviting His Honor, the Presiding Officer of the Senate, and the Honorable Senate to join the House of Representatives in Joint Session for the purpose of receiving the State of the State Address of His Excellency the Governor.
Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, in concurrence, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(00-S 2030) An Act relating to school districts
-Chariho.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2078) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2092 as amended) An Act relating to the Charlestown Fire District.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2111) An Act relating to business corporations - continuing corporate powers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on
Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation
that the confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:
Appointment of the Honorable Joseph P, Ippolito of Warwick, District Court Magistrate, to the position of District Court Magistrate for a term of twelve years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Appointment of Gilbert V. Indeglia of Kingston Vice Associate Justice Henry Gemma, Jr. as Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Senators Kelly and Algiere present (00-S 2211) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.
Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Perry, Cicilline, Gibbs, Gallo and Izzo present (00-S 2212) An Act relating to Family Independence Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Lenihan presents (00-S 2213) An Act relating to taxation-
levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Lenihan presents (00-S 2214) An Act relating to the Family Independence Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Lenihan presents (00-S 2215) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Badeau presents (00-S 2216) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Oster and Graziano present(00-S 2217) An Act relating to businesses and professions -physician employment contracts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Cote and Walaska present (by request) (00-S 2218) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally - interest in civil actions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Badeau presents (00-S 2219) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation - benefits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senator McBurney presents (00-S 2220) An Act relating to health insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Graziano, Celona, McCaffrey, Issa
and Montalbano present (00-S 2221) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $5,000,000 for the Department of Administration.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Graziano, McCaffrey, Oster and Issa present (00-S 2222) An Act relating to mortgage insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Graziano, Celona, McCaffrey, Oster, Issa and others present (00-S 2223) An Act relating to nurses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Graziano, Celona, McCaffrey, Oster and Montalbano present (00-S 2224) An Act relating to criminal offenses - burglary and breaking and entering.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Graziano, Montalbano, Celona, McCaffrey and Issa present (00-S 2225) An Act relating to public officers and employees - Rhode Island State Government Pay Equity Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Graziano, Montalbano, Celona, McCaffrey, Oster and others present (00-S 2226) Senate Resolution proclaiming May 11, 2000, as Rhode Island Pay Equity Day.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senators Graziano, Celona, McCaffrey, Issa and Montalbano present (00-S 2227) An Act relating to animals and husbandry.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senators Graziano, Celona, McCaffrey and Montalbano present (00-S 2228) An Act relating to health care accessibility - assurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Graziano, Celona, McCaffrey and Montalbano present (00-S 2229) An Act relating to health and safety - health care liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Caprio presents (00-S 2230) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle reparations act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Caprio presents (00-S 2231) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the feasibility of using the tobacco settlement proceeds to pay down the state debt.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Caprio presents (00-S 2232) An Act relating to insurance-
uninsured motorist coverage.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Oster presents (00-S 2233) An Act relating to relocation of utility services.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Badeau presents (00-S 2234) An Act
relating to labor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senator Badeau presents (00-S 2235) An Act relating to regulation of business practices.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Perry, Graziano, Walton, Roberts, Roney and others present (00-S 2236) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Perry, Cicilline, Parella, Walsh, Walton and others present (00-S 2237) An Act relating to health insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Perry, Cicilline, Gallo, Walton, Graziano and others present (00-S 2238) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Cicilline, Roberts, Connors, Gibbs and Fogarty present (by request of the Lieutenant Governor) (00-S 2239) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Coderre, Roberts, Connors, Gibbs and Fogarty present (by request of the Lieutenant Governor) (00-S 2240) An Act relating to the pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act- eligible drugs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Roney presents (00-S 2241) An Act relating to mental health law.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Roney presents (00-S 2242) An Act relating to wills, estates, trusts and fiduciaries.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Roney, Roberts and Goodwin present (00-S 2243) An Act relating to regulation of sales.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senators Roney and Roberts present (00-S 2244) An Act relating to Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Raptakis and Issa present (00-S 2245) Joint Resolution to approve and publish and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State - special elections to fill vacancy in office of the Secretary of State, Attorney General or General Treasurer.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senators Roney, Caprio and Igliozzi present (00-S 2246) An Act relating to probate courts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Roney, Caprio and Igliozzi present (00-S 2247) An Act relating to probate practice and
procedure,
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Roney presents (00-S 2248) An Act relating to powers of attorney.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Roney presents (00-S 2249) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - District Court practice.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Roney, Coderre, Cicilline, Gallo and Felag present (00-S 2250) An Act relating to the Family Independence Act- allowance for adults.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Izzo, Gallo, Sasso, Roberts and Igliozzi present (00-S 2251) An Act relating to the city of Cranston taxation-
exemption for elderly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Igliozzi, Felag, Ruggerio, Caprio, Badeau and others present (00-S 2252) An Act relating to towns and cities - state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Coderre, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag and others present (00-S 2253) An Act relating to state affairs and government- pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators McDonald, Oster and Tocco present (00-S 2254) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag, Caprio and others present (00-S 2255) An Act relating to regulation of business practices -consumer protection.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Celona, Tocco and Enos present (00-S 2256) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Walton, Ruggerio, Felag and others present (00-S 2257) An Act relating to criminal procedure bail and recognizance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Igliozzi, Felag, Walton, Ruggerio, Enos and others present (00-S 2258) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Economic Development Corporation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Walton, Tocco, Enos, Ruggerio and others present (00-S 2259) An Act relating to state affairs and government- pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag, Caprio and others present (00-S 2260) An Act relating to motor vehicle and trailer excise tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Felag, Ruggerio, McDonald and others present (00-S 2261) An Act relating to unfair sales practices.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Igliozzi, Coderre, Walton, Badeau, Celona and others present (00-S 2262) An Act relating to education aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag, Caprio and others present (00-S 2263) An Act relating to human services health care assistance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag, Caprio and others present (00-S 2264) An Act relating to taxation property subject to taxation.
Read a-referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Cicilline, Perry, Walton, Izzo and Roberts present (00-S 2265) An Act relating to civil rights.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Felag, Ruggerio, McDonald and others present (00-S 2266) An Act relating to commercial law - general regulatory provisions - unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts and practices in the business of insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Roberts, Igliozzi, Sasso, Gallo and Izzo present (00-S 2267) An Act relating to towns and cities - commercial incentive and downtown improvement zones.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Roberts, Sasso, Izzo, Gallo and Igliozzi present (00-S 2268) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, DaPonte, Felag, Damiani and others present (00-S 2289) An Act relating to elections - ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Igliozzi, Felag, Ruggerio, McDonald, Caprio and others present (00-S 2270) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Igliozzi, Walton, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag and others present (00-S 2271) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Felag, Ruggerio, Caprio and others present (00-S 2272) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
motor vehicle offenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag, Caprio and others present (00-S 2273) An Act relating to state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Felag, Ruggerio, Caprio and others present (00-S 2274) An Act relating to property subject to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag, Caprio and others present (00-S 2275) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Walton, Ruggerio, Felag and others present (00-S 2276) An Act relating to Department of Business Regulation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Walton, Ruggerio, Felag and others present (00-S 2277) An Act relating to state aid to libraries.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Igliozzi, Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag, Caprio and others present (00-S 2278) An Act relating to education - the Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Blais, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed, in concurrence, upon a voice vote:
1. (2000-H 6981) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Profile Jewelry Manufacturing, Inc.
2. (2000-H 6984) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of P&E Associates, Inc.
3. (2000-H 6986) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Burrillville Junior Hockey League and Booster Club.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Thursday, February 3, 2000, at 4:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:20 o' clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR JOHN PATTERSON
Dear Lord, keep our vision clear and our purpose pure as we take part in trying to help all the people of our state live in decency, dignity, and honor. Amen.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, February 8, 2000:
1. Appointment of the Honorable Joseph P. Ippolito of Warwick, District Court Magistrate, to the position of District Court Magistrate for a term of twelve years and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its advice and consent to this appointment.
2. Appointment of Gilbert V. Indeglia of Kingston Vice Associate Justice Henry Gemma, Jr. as Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its advice and consent to this appointment.
3. (00-S 2030) An Act relating to school districts - Chariho.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (00-S 2078) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (00-S 2092 as amended) An Act relating to the Charlestown Fire District.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
6. (00-S 2111) An Act relating to business corporations - continuing corporate powers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, February 2, 2000
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