SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, April 4, 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 . 31 Tuesday, April 4, 2000 Thirty-first Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:05 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:

PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, 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 - 1: Senator Cote.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Tuesday, March 28, 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 Enos, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Lieutenant Governor's cousins, Patricia Rushton, Andrew Rushton and Kathy Rushton along with Peggy Burse, Dana Burse and Ginny McGregor, all of Jamestown.

Upon suggestion of Senator Breene, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Robert K. Vincent and Steve Dimasi.

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 30, 2000

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-130-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council:

Ann O'Neil of Wakefield
(Representative of Not-For-Profit Business Located in Rural Community)

for a term expiring July 1, 2003.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

March 30, 2000

To the Honorable, the Senate; I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 36-3-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Personnel Appeal Board:

Charles A. Lombardi of North Providence
VICE
Diane Mooney-Rench

for a term expiring April 1, 2005.

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 31, 2000

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.16-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline:

Jeanne LaFazia, Esquire of Little Compton for a term expiring April 1, 2003.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary,

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

March 29, 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:

Patricia Ann Doyle of Portsmouth
VICE
F. Leonard Smith

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.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, signed and approved March 31, 2000, by His Excellency, the Governor:

(00-S 2828) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

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 2551) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code- bulk transfers.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2569) An Act relating to state affairs and government electronic signatures and records act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2631) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2692 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2781 as amended) An Act relating to agents, brokers and solicitations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

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 2184) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure DNA detection of sexual and violent offenders.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2514) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protective Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2656) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles special stops required.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2678) An Act relating to food and drugs uniform controlled substances act.

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

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Corporations:

(00-S 2715) An Act relating to freshwater wetlands.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Finance:

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

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Special Legislation:

(00-S 2055) An Act relating to state affairs and government - video lottery terminal.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Kelly, Sosnowski, Roney, Algiere, Coderre and others present (00-S 2885) An Act relating to state building and fire code.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the Consent Calendar is deferred to Wednesday, April 5, 2000.

CALENDAR

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the Calendar is deferred to Wednesday, April 5, 2000.

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.

RECESS

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and upon suggestion of Senator Celona, the Senate stands at recess at 4:22 o'clock P.M. on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of Frank J. Iafrate of North Providence, an outstanding community leader who will be greatly missed.

CALLED TO ORDER

The Senate is called to order at 4:11 o'clock P.M., on Wednesday, April 5, 2000, by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

28.(00-S 2640) An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

Senator Kelly moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Coderre, Felag, Paiva Weed, Flynn, Celona and many 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, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to Thursday, April 6, 2000.

FROM THE DESK

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, the following Act is removed from the Desk and placed before the body:

(2000-H 7978) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Permanent Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senator Kelly.

Senators Cicilline and Flynn discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, 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 Community College of Rhode Island President Edward J. Liston, his wife Judith and children Judith and Nancy Liston.

Upon suggestion of Senators Coderre and Roney, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the chamber from the Community College of Rhode Island Edna O'Neill Mattson, Robert Shapiro, Holly J. Susi, Jack White, Nancy Abood, Robert Henderson, Charles Sullivan, Marian Lee, Joseph Sincerny, Julie White, Robert A. Silvestre, Phyllis DiMaria, Joseph DiMaria, Linda Sincerny and William LeBlan.

Upon suggestion of Senators DaPonte and Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the chamber George Donovan, a former teacher of East Providence School Department.

Upon suggestion of Senator Gibbs, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the chamber Becky Wilson, Chuck Wilson, Arliss Ryan, Eric Sponberg, Terry Wood and Robin Wood.

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

April 3, 2000

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46-25-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Narragansett Bay Commission:

Leonard E. Walker, Sr. of Warwick for a term expiring April 1, 2003.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 3, 2000

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46-25-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Narragansett Bay Commission:

Laurie A. Montanaro-Kijak of Cranston for a term expiring April 1, 2003.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 3,2000

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46.25-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Narragansett Bay Commission:

John Giusti of Warwick for a term expiring April 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 CORPORATIONS

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(00-S 2067) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - home inspectors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2268) An Act relating to towns and cities city housing authorities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2483 as amended) An Act relating to the hospital conversions act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2527) An Act relating to health care.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2602) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2613) An Act relating to fire safety.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2778) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2794) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance rental vehicles.

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 2029) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2751) An Act relating to sales tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2573 as amended) Senate Resolution respectfully directing the Department of Elderly Affairs to implement a volunteer guardianship program.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(00-S 2026) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to compensation for World War II forced labor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2112) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle offenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2124) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- theft from elderly.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2397) An Act relating to the employees retirement system- administrative procedures.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2470) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2697) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2832) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to uniform controlled substances.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Senator Badeau, from the Committee on Labor, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(00-S 2082) An Act relating to employment security - benefits.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2118 as amended) An Act relating to wage discrimination based on sex.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2593) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - division of professional regulation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2598) An Act relating to towns and cities - ordinances.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Sosnowski and McDonald present (00-S 2886) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the renovation and expansion of buildings and parking facilities at the Town Hall and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Sosnowski and McDonald present (00-S 2887) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multi-use playfields, bikeways and park facilities on property located off Broad Rock Road and to issue not more than $1,100,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (00-S 2888) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the Charter of Aquila Abruzzi E Molisi Citizens Club.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Senator Goodwin presents (00-S 2889) An Act relating to the city of Providence - residential rehabilitation tax relief.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Irons, DaPonte, Damiani and Bates present (00-S 2890) An Act relating to East Providence - real estate nonutilization tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (00-S 2891) 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 Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (00-S 2892) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Celona, Montalbano and Graziano present (00-S 2893) Senate Resolution extending deepest sympathy on the passing of Frank J. Iafrate.

Senator Celona requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators DaPonte and Connors present (00-S 2894) Senate Resolution proclaiming April 5,2000 as "Retired Teachers Day in Rhode Island".

Senator DaPonte requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Breene, Flynn and Algiere present (00-S 2895) Senate Resolution honoring Anna MacLaughlin for receiving the Pomona Award for Public Service.

Senator Breene requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Cicilline and Paiva Weed present (00-S 2896) Senate Resolution congratulating Antonio Cercena on receiving the 2000 Newport Daily News Community Service Award.

Senator Cicilline requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(2000-H 8124) Joint Resolution inviting His Honor, the Presiding Officer of the Senate, and the Honorable Senate to join the House of Representatives in Joint Session for the purpose of receiving an address by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding the Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.

Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, in concurrence, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Also:

(2000-H 6969) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance - combat veterans.

Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(2000-H 7612 as amended) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

FROM THE DESK

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following Act is removed from the Desk and recommitted to the Committee on Corporations:

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

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

DEADLINE EXTENSION

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the deadline for consideration of Senate Acts is extended to Thursday, April 13, 2000.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Irons, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed upon a voice vote:

1.(00-S 2872) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of MDM Landscape Construction, Inc.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Thursday, April 6, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

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 Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, the Senate adjourns at 4:35 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR MICHAEL J. McCAFFREY

O Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for the privilege of serving in this Assembly. We promise to do our work to the best of our ability. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 6, 2000:

1. (00-S 2573 as amended) Senate Resolution respectfully directing the Department of Elderly Affairs to implement a volunteer guardianship program.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

2.(00-S 2888) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the Charter of Aquila Abruzzi E Molisi Citizens Club.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, April 4, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 6, 2000:

1.(00-S 2327) An Act relating to exchange of information in support of child support collection.

Committee on Judiciary 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 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".

4.(00-S 2696) An Act relating to insurance -health maintenance organization.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5.(00-S 2010) An Act relating to jury lists.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (00-22035) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - gift certificate.

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

7.(00-S 2114) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to highways - construction and maintenance.

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

8.(00-S 2166) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

9.(2000-H 7438) An Act relating to situs and ownership of taxable property.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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 the bill marked Substitute "A".

11.(00-S 2434) An Act relating to tree wardens.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12.(00-S 2217) An Act relating to businesses and professions - physician employment contracts.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13.(00-S 2241) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mental health law.

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

14.(00-S 2339) An Act relating to real estate brokers and sales persons.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15.(00-S 2485) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - emergency medical transportation services.

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

16.(00-S 2563) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - general regulatory provisions - deceptive trade practices.

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

17.(00-S 2589) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

18.(00-S 2592) An Act relating to businesses and professions- plumbers.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

19.(00-S 2619) An Act relating to animal care.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

20.(00-S 2639) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to correctional institutions - parole.

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

21.(00-S 2714) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

22.(00-S 2742) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

23. (00-S 2812) An Act providing for improvements to its water system by the Stone Bridge Fire District and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue or not more than $252,500 in bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

24.(00-S 2838 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

25.(00-S 2841) An Act relating to battery deposit and control.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

26.(00-S 2171) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- registration of vehicles.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

27.(00-S 2363) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings. Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

28.(00-S 2644) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

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

29.(00-S 2184) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA detection of sexual and violent offenders.

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

30.(00-S 2514) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protective Act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

31.(00-S 2551) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code - bulk transfers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

32.(00-S 2569) An Act relating to state affairs and government - electronic signatures and records act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

33.(00-S 2631) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

34.(00-S 2656) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- special stops required.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

35.(00-S 2678) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substances act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

36.(00-S 2692 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

37.(00-S 2781 as amended) An Act relating to agents, brokers and solicitations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

38.(00-S 2789) An Act relating to towns and cities health and educational building corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

39.(2000-H 6731) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, April 11, 2000:

1. (00-S 2026) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to compensation for World War II forced labor.

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

2.(00-S 2029) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.

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

3.(00-S 2067) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - home inspectors.

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

4.(00-S 2082) An Act relating to employment security - benefits.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

5.(00-S 2112) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles motor vehicle offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6.(00-S 2118 as amended) An Act relating to wage discrimination based on sex.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

7.(00-S 2124) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- theft from elderly.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

8.(00-S 2268) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9.(00-S 2397) An Act relating to the employees retirement system - administrative procedures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10.(00-S 2470) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

11.(00-S 2483 as amended) An Act relating to the hospital conversions act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

12.(00-S 2527) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13.(00-S 2593) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - division of professional regulation.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

14.(00-S 2598) An Act relating to towns and cities ordinances.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

15.(00-S 2602) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.

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

16.(00-S 2613) An Act relating to fire safety.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17.(00-S 2638) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- cigarette tax.

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

18.(00-S 2697) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

19.(00-S 2751) An Act relating to sales tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

20.(00-S 2778) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.

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

21. (002- 2794) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance rental vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

22.(00-S 2832) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to uniform controlled substances.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, April 4, 2000

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