SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, March 14, 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. 24 Tuesday, March 14, 2000 Twenty-fourth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:06 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 47 Senators present and 3 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 47; Senators Algiere, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

ABSENT - 3: Senators RaptaKis, Revens, Walton.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous 'consent, presents Senator Graziano, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Twenty-fourth Day

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, March 9,2000 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 Roney and Enos, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber David M. Campbell, Esquire.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Carol A. Martel, Northeastern Counsel for the Wine Institute and a former member of the State of Maine House of Representatives.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure which becomes effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on March 10, 2000.

(00-S 2041) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters. JAMES R. LANGEVIN Secretary of State Received and ordered to be placed on file. FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(2000-H 8035) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Island Pond, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent 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 2796) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the licensing and certifIcation of arborists in the State of Rhode Island.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(00-S 2216) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2344-) An Act relating to businesses and professions psychologists.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2669 as amended) An Act relating to credit card lending.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(00-S 2384) An Act relating to the sinking fund commission.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2637) An Act relating to lotteries prize payments percentage.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2761) An Act relating to education -Rhode Island College.

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 measures:

(00-S 2521 as amended) An Act relating to domestic abuse prevention.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2560) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- courts domestic assault.

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 Mary F. Cummings of Somerset, Massachusetts
(Representing Librarians Serving Institutionalized Persons)

VICE Grace Varghese to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2001.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Dale D. Huff of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts VICE Janeth M. Brewster to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2002.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of James H. Dodge of Warwick to the Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring January 1, 2004.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Madelyn Rumowicz of Bristol (Representing General Public) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2002.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Kathleen Lanphear, Esquire of Cranston as Hearing OffIcer in the Division of Administrative Adjudication in the State Department of Environmental Management for a term expiring March 1, 2005.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE
TRANSFER OF BILLS

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

(00-S 2635) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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 2281) An Act relating to Rhode Island Insurers' Insolvency Fund.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(00-S 2789) An Act relating to towns and cities - health and educational building corporation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(00-S 2800) An Act relating to health insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

NEW BUSINESS

Senator Kelly presents (00-S 2844) Senate Resolution proclaiming Sunday, April 30, 2000 "The Constantinian University Recognition Day."

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and without objection, all items on the Consent Calendar will be voted on individually.

1. Appointment of Douglas A. Sgarro of Barrington VICE Scott A. Gibbs to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation for a term expiring February 1, 2003.

Upon motion of Senate Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Irons and Enos, and by unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affIrmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, 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, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

2. Appointment of Elizabeth Dolan of North Kingstown (Representing Management) VICE Paul Martineau to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board for a term expiring August 1, 2002.

Upon motion of Senate Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, the confIrmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

3. Reappointment of George W. Shuster of North Scituate to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation for a term expiring February 1, 2003.

Upon motion of Senate Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Enos and Roney, and by unanimous consent, the confIrmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

4. Reappointment of Irving J. Owens of Warwick as State Fire Marshal for a term expiring July 1, 2004.

Senator Kelly, seconded by Senators Enos, Coderre, Walaska, DaPonte, Goodwin, Blais, Algiere, Bates, Roney, Igliozzi, Alves, Sasso, Ruggerio and others, moves that confIrmation of the Senate be given this appointment.

Senators Roney, Irons and Algiere discuss the confIrmation.

By unanimous consent, the confIrmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber State Fire Marshal Irving J. Owens and his wife Emily Owens.

CONSENT CALENDAR

5. Reappointment of James DiPrete of West Warwick to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.

Upon motion of Senate Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Coderre, Blais, Algiere, Alves and others, and by unanimous consent, the confIrmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Iglioz;':i, Irons, Issa, Iz;:o, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

6. Reappointment of Keith W. Stokes of Newport to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation for a term expiring February 1,2004.

Upon motion of Senate Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Enos, Algiere, Cicilline, Gibbs, Roberts and others, and by unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Iz::o, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

7. Appointment of Walter J. Lanni of Cranston (Representing Management) VICE Gina A. Vigliotti to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board for a term expiring August 1, 2002.

Upon motion of Senate Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Gallo, Izzo and Ruggerio, and by unanimous consent, the confIrmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate: I, Leo R. Blais, under oath depose and say: I. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 36-14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (00-S 2326), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

4. I request that I be excused from voting, deliberating or taking action on the matter.

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because I have a conflict of interest as follows. I am a director of the Coventry Credit Union.

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge. LEO R. BLAIS

Senator District 21 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of March, 2000.

JEFFREY A. LANPHEAR
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on fIle.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons and Patterson.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affIrmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS ---0. ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Blais.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senator Irons.

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

NAYS -0.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, March 23, 2000.

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

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Patterson, Breene, Izzo 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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage. Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Perry, Izzo, Patterson 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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

6.(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 21, 2000.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as am

Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Izzo.

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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Patterson and Blais.

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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Perry, Gibbs, Celona, Izzo, Damiani 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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 21, 2000.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 21, 2000.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin and Irons.

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, Alves, 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, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Fogarty, Blais, Roberts, Tocco, Igliozzi 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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Code::re, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, March 23, 2000.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote and Bates.

Senators Sasso and Coderre discuss the act.

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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senator Lenihan.

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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

17. (2~H 6704 as amended) An Act relating to the General Assembly- fIre safety issues commission.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote, Coderre, Celona and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Ruggerio announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at 2:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, March 15, 2000, 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 4:36 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION
SENATOR CATHERINE E. GRAZIANO

Almighty Father, teach us honesty and kindness that the two might work as one within us as we serve our constituents. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, March 15, 2000:

1. Appointment of Dale D. Huff of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts VICE Janeth M. Brewster to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2002.

Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

2. Reappointment of James H. Dodge of Warwick to the Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring January 1, 2004.

Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.

3. Reappointment of Kathleen Lanphear, Esquire of Cranston as Hearing OffIcer in the Division of Administrative Adjudication in the State Department of Environmental Management for a term expiring March 1, 2005.

Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment. 4, Reappointment of Madelyn Rumowicz of Bristol (Representing General Public) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2002.

Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.

5. Appointment of Mary F. Cummings of Somerset, Massachusetts (Representing Librarians Serving Institutionalized Persons) VICE Grace Varghese to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2001.

Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent

To this appointment,

6. (00-S 2796) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the licensing and certifIcation of arborists in the State of Rhode Island.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7.(2000-H 8035) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Island Pond, Inc. Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, March 14, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, March 15, 2000:

1. (00-S 2540 as amended) An Act relating to long-term care coordinating council.

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

2.(00-S 2568) An Act relating to business corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3.(00-S 2630 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - district management authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

4.(00-S 2204) An Act relating to the town of Bristol - alcoholic beverages.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

5.(00-S 2556) An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentence and execution.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6.(00-S~606 as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended.

7.(00-S 2702 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

8.(00-S 2770) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to indictments, informations and complaints.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefInite postponement of the original bill and passage of the bill marked Substitute "A".

9.(00-S 2792) An Act relating to criminal offenses - jails and prisons.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10.(00-S 2194 as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages- regulation of sales.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended.

11.(00-S 2199) An Act relating to criminal offenses - public utilities.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, March 21, 2000:

1.(00-S 2216) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2.(00-S 2344) An Act relating to businesses and professions psychologists.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3.(00-S 2384) An Act relating to the sinking fund commission.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

4.(00-S 2521 as amended) An Act relating to domestic abuse prevention.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

5.(00-S 2560) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-- courts - domestic assault.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6. (00-S 2637) An Act relating to lotteries -prize payments percentage.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

7.(00-S 2669 as amended) An Act relating to credit card lending.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

8.(00-S 2761) An Act relating to education -Rhode Island College.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, March 23, 2000:

1. (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".

2.(00-S 2696) An Act relating to insurance -health maintenance organization.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3.(00-S 2094) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

4.(00-S 2481) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, March 14, 2000

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