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. 27 |
Tuesday, March 21, 2000 |
Twenty-seventh Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:12 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, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska,Walsh.
ABSENT - 3: Senators Irons, Roberts, Walton.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Igliozzi, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous 'consent, presents Senator Igliozzi, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, March 16, 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 Senator Sosnowski, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber John Sorlein of South Kingstown.
Upon suggestion of Senator Sosnowski, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Richard Kiley, First Warden of New Shoreham and his wife Lou Lou Kiley.
Upon suggestion of Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Michael and Alex Martino of Westerly.
Upon suggestion of Senator Gallo, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Joe Simonelli, Director of Human Resources Technical Materials in Lincoln, Linda Soderberg, Director of School to Career Program, Department of Labor and Training, and Courtney Cardin, URI-CCE.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication;
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
March 16, 2000
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
Rhode Island Senate Chamber
State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session the week of March 21-22-23, 2000 as I will be out of state.
I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH H. ROBERTS
Senator District 11
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
March 20, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 17-7-3 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the State Board of Elections:
Thomas V. Iannitti of West Warwick
VICE
Leo D.Blais
for a term expiring June 1, 2013.
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
March 20, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-75-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:
Martha J. Sheridan of Kingston
VICE
Rosendo Evora Brito
for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:
Appointment of Bradley J. Waugh of East Greenwich VICE William P. Rampone to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2002.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent
Calendar.
Appointment of Wayne Salisbury of North Scituate (Elected City or Town Official) VICE Dominic L. Ragosta (resigned) to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2000.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Jessica L. Tempest of Providence (Student Representative) VICE Aaron J. Phaneuf to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2002.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Appointment of Colleen A. Bielecki of Cumberland VICE Patricia Houlihan to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Senator Paiva Weed requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Coderre, Connors, Gallo, Walsh and others, and(by unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senators Kelly, Enos and Algiere present (00-S 2852) Senate Resolution extending condolences.
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 rising vote.
Senators Kelly, Enos and Algiere present (00-S 2853) 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 the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Gibbs, Blais, Algiere, Breene and Sosnowski present (00-S 2854) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the concept of sustainability as it could be encouraged by state government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senators Walaska, McCaffrey, Blais and Donelan present (00-S 2855) Senate Resolution recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Beta Pi Chapter of the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society at the University of Rhode Island.
Senator Walaska requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Walaska, 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 motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:
1.(00-S 2845) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Brewerville Civic Association, Inc.
2.(2000-H 7908) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of A.P.L. Realty Co., Inc.
3.(2000-H 8052) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of North Kingstown (Stoney Lane) Six Principle Baptist Church.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.
2.(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".
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 28, 2000.
3.(00-S 2216) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.
4.(00-S 2344) An Act relating to businesses and professions psychologists.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator 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, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
5.(00-S 2384) An Act relating to the sinking fund commission.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
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, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
6.(00-S 2521 as amended) An Act relating to domestic abuse prevention.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
Senator Gallo moves passage, seconded by Senators Perry, Felag, Fogarty 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, Issa, Iz:':o, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
7.(00-S 2560) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure courts domestic assault.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Goodwin, Felag, Tocco 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, 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, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
8.(00-S 2637) An Act relating to lotteries -prize payments percentage.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Felag, Roney, Issa and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, 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, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
9.(00-S 2669 as amended) An Act relating to credit card lending.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, March 23, 2000.
10.(00-S 2761) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island College.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Celona and Tocco.
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, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh
NAYS -0.
11.(00-S 2011 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities New Shoreham water supply system.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, McDonald and Walsh.
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, Iglioz:':i, Issa, Iz:':o, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
12.(00-S 2120) An Act relating to labor and labor relations-
sexual harassment, education and training in the workplace.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Goodwin, Alves, Celona, Walsh, Ruggerio 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, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
13.(00-S 2376 as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees retirement system - contributions and benefits.
Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Algiere and others.
Senators Sasso and Blais discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
14.(00-S 2620) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
procedure generally - evidence.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin.
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, Iglioz::i, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
15.(00-S 2737) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano and Tocco.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 2: Senators Issa, Oster.
16.(00-S 2769) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
adjudication of traffic offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani and Tocco.
Senators Alves and Paiva Weed discuss the act.
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, Alves, 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, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
17.(2000-H 7847) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to lobsters and other crustaceans.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh, Gibbs, Enos, Perry, Felag, Gallo, Damiani and others.
Senators Sasso and Sosnowski discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Iglioz:':i, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Cote 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 22, 2000, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Badeau announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, March 22,2000, 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 22, 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 DAVID V. IGLIOZZI
Dear Lord, as be begin another day of deliberations in the Senate Chamber, guard our thoughts, control our speech, and guide our actions. Inspire us with a sense of good will towards all our fellow Rhode Islanders. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 22, 2000:
1. Appointment of Bradley J. Waugh of East Greenwich VICE William P. Rampone to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2002.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. Appointment of Wayne Salisbury of North Scituate (Elected City or Town Official) VICE Dominic L. Ragosta (resigned) to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2000.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, March 21, 2000
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 22, 2000: 1. (00-S 2119) An Act relating to nurses.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
2.(00-S 2519) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
3.(00-S 2572 as amended) An Act relating to education - curriculum.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
4.(00-S 2603) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential care and assisted living facility licensing act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, March 23, 2000:
1. Appointment of Jessica L. Tempest of Providence (Student Representative) VICE Aaron J. Phaneuf to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2002.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2.(00-S 2669 as amended) An Act relating to credit card lending.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
3.(00-S 2568) An Act relating to business corporations.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4.(00-S 2630 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities-
district management authorities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
5.(00-S 2556) An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentence and execution.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
6.(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".
7.(00-S 2696) An Act relating to insurance -health maintenance organization.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
8.(00-S 2094) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
9.(00-S 2481) An Act relating to judicial selection.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, March 28, 2000:
1. (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".
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, March 21, 2000
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