SENATE JOURNALS - Wednesday, March 8, 2000

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. 22 Wednesday, March 8, 2000 Twenty-second Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:15 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 Senators present and I Senator absent as follows:

PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - I: Senator Alves.

INVOCATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Cote, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Cote, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Tuesday, March 7, 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.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senators Paiva Weed and Felag, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Marta dos Reis, Megan Soares, Andrea Soares, Theresa Soares and Andrew Soares.

Upon suggestion of Senators Kelly and Celona, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Chris Gasbarro and Bill Gasbarro from Seekonk Liquors, and Al Murphy from Murphy's Liquors.

Upon suggestion of Senator Parella, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Susan Sadwin Morin,

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Matt Kinslow, son of Marie Ganim of the Senate Staff, who is following the Lieutenant Governor around for the day as part of a school project.

FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:

(2000-H 6715) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 6731) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 6750) An Act relating to homestead exemptions in the town of Lincoln.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7072) An Act relating to the towns of Foster and Glocester- regional juvenile hearing board.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7156) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7157) An Act relating to towns and cities - New Shoreham Water Supply System.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7172) An Act relating to the town of Scituate - property tax assessment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7173) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations,

Also:

(2000-H 7312) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7438) An Act relating to situs and ownership of taxable property.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7634) An Act establishing the Hopkinton Land Trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7783) An Act in amendment of and in addition to Chapter 55 of the Public Laws, 1958, as amended, entitled, "An Act authorizing the towns of Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton, to join a regional school district, incorporating said regional school district, and providing for the issuance of bonds, construction and operation of a regional school system for the joint use of the participating towns, within said regional school district established by this act" and authorizing the Chariho Regional School District to issue (A) not more than $12,000,000 bonds and notes for the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of two or three new elementary schools (Kindergarten through Grade 5), (B) not more than $17,000,000 bonds and notes for land acquisition, additions to, renovation and equipping of the existing Chariho High School (Grades 9 through 12), and (C) not more than $8,500,000 bonds and notes for the renovation and equipping of the existing Ashaway, Charlestown, Hope Valley and Richmond Elementary Schools (Kindergarten through Grade 5).

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7367) An Act relating to owners of residential properties filing their addresses and telephone numbers with the Office of Code Enforcement in the city of Central Falls.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8006) An Act authorizing the town of New Shoreham to finance additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs and to finance the purchase of furnishing and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $4,963,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7332) An Act relating to public buildings.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7534) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 6763) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters. Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 7248) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Save the Lost Souls International, Inc. Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 7431) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charters of: Aetna Mgf. Co., Inc., Alba Realty Inc., Circle Realty, Inc., GA-REL Mfg. Company, J & J Hardware Distributors, Inc., the Little Inn Restaurant, Inc., Mineral Enterprises, Inc., Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic, Inc., Post Road Liquor Mart, Inc., Partnership Ventures, Incorporated, 383 Corp., United Appraisal Group, Inc., Warren Nurseries, Inc. Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 7978) An Act relating to the General Assembly permanent joint committee on naming new buildings, bridges, edifices and other state constructions. Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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 2303 as amended) An Act relating to health maintenance organizations - temporary credentials for providers.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2530) An Act relating to businesses and professions- athletic trainers.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2555 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety amusement ride safety act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2568) An Act relating to business corporations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2630 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- district management authorities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2665) An Act relating to incorporation of United Electric Power Company.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2695) An Act relating to insurance - prior notification requirement for notice of discontinuance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2696) An Act relating to insurance -health maintenance organization.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2713) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6704 as amended) An Act relating to the General Assembly- fire safety issues commission.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(00-S 2759) An Act relating to public officers and employees retirement system - administration.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. TRANSFER OF BILLS

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Finance to the Committee on Corporations:

(00-S 2188) An Act relating to state purchase - architects- engineers - consulting and printing services.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(00-S 2467) An Act relating to motor vehicle emission inspections- New Shoreham.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(00-S 2752) An Act relating to taxation -cigarette tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Finance to the Committee on Judiciary:

(00-S 2509) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(00-S 2607) An Act relating to health and safety - environmental response fund.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(00-S 2638) An Act relating to taxation -cigarette tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

(00-S 2787) An Act relating to state affairs and government- corrections department - appointment of wardens.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Finance to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare:

(00-S 2160) An Act relating to education -school committees and superintendents.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

(00-S 2~) An Act relating to health care for children and pregnant women.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Finance to the Committee on Special Legislation:

(00-S 2162) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the legislative grant system in the state of Rhode Island.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

(00-S 2425) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the feasibility of the purchase of Rocky Point and the funding of said purchase.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

NEW BUSINESS

The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senators Fogarty, Flynn and Breene present (00-S 2825) An Act authorizing the town of Glocester to finance the development, construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and rehabilitation of roads, highways and bridges in the town, including the construction of a salt/sand storage facility by the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefore.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Sosnowski presents (00-S 2826) An Act authorizing the town of New Shoreham to finance additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs and to finance the purchase of furnishing and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $4,963,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Senator Sosnowski requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Sosnowski, seconded by Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senator Roney presents (00-S 2827) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Senator Roney requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Roney, seconded by Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senators Algiere and Kelly present (00-S 2828) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Senator Algiere requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Algiere, seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Petty, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1.(00-S 2099) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - licensing.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre, DaPonte, Parella, Bates, Celona, Goodwin, Roberts and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

2.(00-S 2242) An Act relating to wills, estates, trusts and fiduciaries.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Damiani and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

3.(00-S 2246) An Act relating to probate courts.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed and Caprio.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

4.(00-S 2247) An Act relating to probate practice an--d procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Damiani and Goodwin.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5.(00-S 2325) An Act relating to credit unions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 14, 2000.

6.(00-S 2328) An Act relating to community antenna television systems.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Blais, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, March 9, 2000.

7.(00-S 2329) An Act making an appropriation of $5,000 to Laura A. Hoxsie.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Gibbs, Felag, Damiani and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. 8.

(00-S 2330) An Act relating to health and safety - health care quality steering committee.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, March 9, 2000.

9.(00-S 2333) An Act relating to real estate appraiser certification act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 14, 2000.

10.(00-S 2337) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 14, 2000.

11.(00-S 2362) An Act relating to management and disposal of property.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, March 9, 2000.

12.(00-S 2389) An Act relating to education - children with disabilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Senator Gallo moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13.(00-S 2404) An Act relating to public property and works.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senator Lenihan.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

14.(00-S 2413) An Act relating to emergency management.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Senator Patterson moves passage, seconded by Senator Blais.

Senator Patterson, seconded by Senator Blais, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2413)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2413) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT", as follows:

1. On page 4, at the end of line 32, delete the period and insert in lieu thereof the following: (xiii) One representative of the Rhode Island Firefighters Association."; and

2. On page 9, line 27, delete the words "health authorities" and insert in lieu thereof the words "code enforcement officials'~.

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN PATTERSON
Senator, District 23

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Patterson, seconded by Senator Coderre, read and passed as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

15.(00-S 2454 as amended) An Act relating to the Valley Gas Company.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Connors, Walaska, Badeau and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

16.(00-S 2455 as amended) An Act relating to the Bristol and Warren Gas Company.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Enos, Connors, Badeau and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. 17. (00-S 2474) An Act relating to insurance - agents, brokers and solicitors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

18.(00-S 2476) An Act relating to Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Damiani, Izzo, Tocco and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

19.(00-S 2525) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senator Patterson.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

20.(00-S 2533) An Act relating to health and safety - respiratory care act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 14, 2000.

21.(00-S 2534 as amended) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senators Patterson and Parella.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

22.(00-S 2538) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 14, 2000.

23.(00-S 2540 as amended) An Act relating to long-term care coordinating council.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 14, 2000.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge 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 4:45 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

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INVOCATION

SENATOR MARC A. COTE

Almighty God, we thank Thee for the gift of this new day. May we wisely invest its hours to enhance the welfare of our fellow Rhode Islanders. In doing so, help us to break through any barriers of prejudice or selfishness. Amen.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, March 9, 2000:

1.(2000-H 6763) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters. Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

2.(2000-H 7248) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Save the Lost Souls International, Inc. Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

3.(2000-H 7431) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charters of: Aetna Mgf. Co., Inc., Alba Realty Inc., Circle Realty, Inc., GA-REL Mfg. Company, J & J Hardware Distributors, Inc., the Little Inn Restaurant, Inc., Mineral Enterprises, Inc., Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic, Inc., Post Road Liquor Mart, Inc., Partnership Ventures, Incorporated, 383 Corp., United Appraisal Group, Inc., Warren Nurseries, Inc. Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, March 8, 2000

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, March 9, 2000:

1. (00-S 2328) An Act relating to community antenna television systems.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2.(00-S 2330) An Act relating to health and safety - health care quality steering committee.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

3.(00-S 2362) An Act relating to management and disposal of property.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

4.(00-S 2094) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

5.(00-S 2213) An Act relating to taxation -levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6.(00-S 2311) An Act relating to health and safety - state building code.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7.(00-S 2331) An Act relating to businesses and professions- optometrists.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8.(00-S 2358 as amended) An Act relating to financial institutions- community obligations and banking offenses,

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

9. (00-S 2366) An Act authorizing the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to increase its holdings to an amount not exceeding fifty million dollars ($50,000,000).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10.(00-S 2392) An Act confirming property tax exemption of American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11.(00-S 2481) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

12.(00-S 2518) An Act relating to state affairs and government- open meetings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

13.(00-S 2532 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- vital records.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

14.(00-S 2710 as amended) An Act relating to the General Assembly - lobbying.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

15.(00-S 2746) An Act relating to elections -elective meetings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

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CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, March 14, 2000:

1. (00-S 2325) An Act relating to credit unions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2.(00-S 2333) An Act relating to real estate appraiser certification act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

3.(00-S 2337) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions.

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

4.(00-S 2533) An Act relating to health and safety - respiratory care act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

5.(00-S 2538) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

6.(00-S 2540 as amended) An Act relating to long-term~re coordinating council.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

7. (00-S 2303 as amended) An Act relating to health maintenance organizations - temporary credentials for providers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

8.(00-S 2530) An Act relating to businesses and professions- athletic trainers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9.(00-S 2555 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- amusement ride safety act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

10.(00-S 2568) An Act relating to business corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11.(00-S 2630 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- district management authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

12.(00-S 2665) An Act relating to incorporation of United Electric Power Company.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13.(00-S 2695) An Act relating to insurance - prior notification requirement for notice of discontinuance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

14.(00-S 2696) An Act relating to insurance - health maintenance organization.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15.(00-S 2713) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16.(00-S 2759) An Act relating to public officers and employees- retirement system -administration.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

17.(2000-H 6704 as amended) An Act relating to the General Assembly - fire safety issues commission.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

18.(2000-H 7978) An Act relating to the General Assembly- permanent joint committee on naming new buildings, bridges, edifices and other state constructions. Ordered on the Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, March 8, 2000

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