SENATE JOURNALS - Thursday, April 6, 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. 32 Thursday, April 6, 2000 Thirty-second Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:18 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Cello, 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 - 3: Senators Algiere, Cote, DaPonte.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Bates, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Tuesday, April 4, 2000 proceedings is read in part.

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.

GUEST

Upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Robert McNamara of Providence Country Day who has served as an intern in the Lieutenant Governor's Office.

COMMUNICATIONS

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

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

April 6, 2000

His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
116 State House
Providence, RI 02903

HAND DELIVERED

Dear Governor Fogarty:

Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate Session on Thursday, April 6, 2000, due to an educational commitment.

Please make the appropriate notation in the Senate Journal. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

DANIEL DaPONTE
Senator, District 42

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor

March 31, 2000

The Honorable Charles Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
State House, Room 116
Providence, RI 02904

Dear Lieutenant Governor Fogarty:

Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 35-18-3 and Section 36-18-4, I hereby request the General Assembly's approval, on behalf of the State of Rhode Island to finance the projects described below through the issuance of capital leases as defined in the Act.

Although each discrete project may not meet the dollar limits identified in the Act we feel it is prudent and consistent with our capital budgeting policy to inform the Legislature of these planned issuances.

In each instance, certificates of participation would be issued for a maximum of 6 years. Lease payments would equate to the amount necessary to pay principal, interest and premium, if any, on the certificates. The actual amount of certificates issued may 'be less than the amounts shown. The rate of interest on the bonds would be established at market rates of interest then available for such bonds in either a public offering or private placement.

Estimates of interest costs reflect the 4.75% rate projected at the time the Governor's Capital Budget was published. Actual rates may be higher at the time of issue. It is estimated that the total costs of issuance of all issues are estimated to be less than $70,000.

Howard Center Telecommunications $3,460,000

The goal of the Howard telecommunications project was to provide reliable communications capabilities to all buildings at the Howard Complex in Cranston, RI by adding buildings to the Lucent Technologies Definity G3rV5 system installed at the Department of Corrections. It included the installation or reuse of voice and data cable infrastructure inside facilities and the installation of appropriate conduit, fiber optics and copper cable to connect the buildings together and was viewed as a public health and safety issue. In addition to Howard Complex proper, the RI National Guard headquarters and the RI Emergency Management Agency on Pontiac Avenue were added to the system to ensure reliable communication for daily operations as well as in emergency management situations. While the main goal was to ensure uninterrupted phone service for public safety, the project will help the State move forward with more advanced data exchange capabilities. Since internet access and transmission of data occurs via phone lines, this cabling infrastructure will allow for more advancements in the future for the agencies at the Howard Complex. The General Assembly was made aware of this project last year, and the FY 2000 enacted budget included $500,000 of debt service for this project within the Department of Administration. The proceeds will reimburse the internal service fund that financed the project outlays. Total lease costs over the life of the issue are estimated at $3,968,290, including $3,460,000 of principal, and $608,290 of interest (estimated at 4.76%). Total lease costs over the life of the issue are estimated at $3,968,290, including $3,460,000 of principal, and $608,290 of interest (estimated at 4.76%).

Center General Furniture Project Costs: $1,626,000

The Center General Renovation project will provide a new home for the Department of Labor and Training and 450 of its employees. The Department of Children, Youth and Families will, now occupy the space vacated by the Department at 101 Friendship Street. The capital budget reflected issuance of $2.6 million for furniture, which includes workstations complete with internal electrical wiring. The estimated total cost was $3.0 million, with $.6 million to be paid with agency resources. Inmates from the Correctional Industries Program are building and installing the workstations. The total cost of the furniture is now estimated to be $2.1 million, with $676,673 from agency resources based upon a $1.525 million principal amount, total lease costs are estimated to be $1,749,029, including $224,029 in interest at 4.76%

Other Obligations

There are two other financings that we plan to coordinate within the Department of Administration in order to streamline the processing of financing agreements and reduce financing costs. These reflect financings that would have been executed by the Department of Administration through its Purchasing division at the request of various state departments. The Department of Administration is attempting to solicit competitive bids on the financing components of these purchases.

Vehicle Leases Project Costs: $4,100,000
(maximum of $4,400,000)

In FY 1999, the Department of Administration advised state agencies that it intended to standardize vehicles purchased by the state agencies to allow for bulk purchasing twice a year. This would allow the State to secure better prices, and to eliminate the numerous individual lease agreements with various financing companies (GMAC, Ford Motor Credit) and meet the new CNG vehicle requirements. This spring we intend to execute our first bulk purchase and consolidated financing. This first issuance reflects a full year of purchases due to the delays in commencement of the new program. The total principal amount is now estimated to be$4.1 million, including approximately $2.0 million of equipment, which would have been financed directly by the Department of Transportation as part of their long-term equipment plans. The final principal will be determined by the actual cost of the items bid. Total debt service is on $4.4 million estimated to be $5,046,380, including $646,38 in interest at 4.76%.

The lease payments will be charged to the agencies' operating budgets, where the vehicle leases have been budgeted and paid in the past. To the extent these payments are now viewed as "debt service" they would be budgeted within the Department of Administration, including the Department of Transportation's capital leases. The purpose of this program is to consolidate purchases, that would have otherwise been procured separately and financed under varying agreements with multiple companies. The structure of this financing ensures a market rate at the time of issuance based upon the results of a competitive RFP process conducted last fall.

E-911 Equipment for Extended E-911

Primary Service Project Costs: $1,215,000

Last year, the E-911 Commission requested funds to allow for extended primary service. The plan recommended would require the capital costs associated with this project to be financed over a period of years. This cost is part of the Commission's operating budget. The Budget Office is seeking an alternative to the rate offered to the E-911 Commission by GE Capital by soliciting bids. The State should select the lowest cost option available.

Obligations

As indicated, the source of the payment for the Department of Administration lease would be subject to annual appropriations by the Rhode Island General Assembly. The sources of payment would depend upon the use of the asset (i.e. gas tax for DOT trucks, general revenue, federal, and other resources for DLT furniture). The maximum possible obligations of the State of Rhode Island would be that amount necessary to repay principal, amortized over a time period not to exceed 6 years, interest payable and redemption premium, if any.

As you know, I am a strong supporter of pay as you go capital financing, and would prefer to pay cash for all these acquisitions. Given our resources, and competing priorities, this was not a realistic option. These assets will be financed over five years, which in most cases is shorter than the useful life of the asset. I felt it was important, regardless of whether it is required under the provisions of the Rhode Island Public Corporation Debt Management Act, to apprise you of the efforts which will be made by the Administration with respect to securing tax exempt financing for these assets.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointment and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 6, 2000

To the Honorable, the Senate;

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 20-3-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Marine Fisheries Council:

George S. Allen of Portsmouth for a term expiring April 1, 2004.

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

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(00-S 2265) An Act relating to civil rights.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2286 as amended) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study lead poisoning in the city of Cranston.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(00-S 2305) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to chiropractors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

FROM THE DESK

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

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

Senator Kells requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kells, seconded by Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, in concurrence, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE
TRANSFER OF BILL

Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare to the Committee on Judiciary:

(00-S 2478) An Act relating to health and safety - diabetes needle exchange program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Roberts, Gibbs, Izzo, Gallo and Fogarty present (by request of the Lieutenant Governor) (00-S 2897) Senate Resolution memorializing Congress to take measures to further reduce the adverse effects of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Senators Badeau, Fogarty and Connors present (00-S 2898) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $96,000, for the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senators McDonald and Sosnowski present (00-S 2899) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the renovation and/or replacement of the roof of the South Road School and to issue not more than $400,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Sosnowski and McDonald present (00-S 2900) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for open space, recreation and agricultural purposes and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators McDonald and Sosnowski present (00-S 2901) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance public works capital improvement projects and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators McDonald and Sosnowski present (00-S 2902) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multi-use playfields and park facilities on property located in Green Hill and to issue not more than $600,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Bates presents (00-S 2903) An Act relating to participation by employees of the Department of Public Works of the town of Barrington who are members of United Steel Workers of America, AFL-CIO-CLC, Local 14845, Bargaining Unit in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Kelly and Blais present (00-S 2904) 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 Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senators Kelly and Blais present (00-S 2905) Senate Resolution proclaiming April 9th annually as Rhode Island State Police Day.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Coderre, Kelly, Paiva Weed, Irons, Goodwin and others present (00-S 2906) Joint Resolution congratulating Alice Labrecque Perreault.

Senator Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Igliozzi, Connors, Fogarty, Celona, Kells and others present (by request) (00-S 2907) An Act relating to retirement- driver education teacher.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senator Goodwin presents (by request) (00-S 2908) An Act creating the John T. Mattiello Sample Medication Trial and Error Medical and Mental Health Law.

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

Senators Breene and Blais present (00-S 2909) An Act relating to state emblems - state tartan.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Senators Tocco, Igliozzi and Celona present (00-S 2910) An Act relating to taxation - tri-town economic opportunity committee.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senator Bates presents (00-S 2911) An Act relating to the motor vehicle reparations act -sunset provisions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, (00-S 2888) is removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the Calendar.

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

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

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the Calendar is deferred to Tuesday, April 11, 2000.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Senator Sosnowski announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 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 Blais, the Senate adjourns at 4:27 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR DAVID E. BATES

Heavenly Father, we ask that You guide Thy servants who sit in this chamber, whose judgments share in determining our State's destiny. May any decisions we make in behalf of our constituents be derived only from Your Truth and Wisdom. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, April 11, 2000:

1. (00-S 2286 as amended) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study lead poisoning in the city of Cranston.

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

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Thursday, April 6, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, April 11, 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-S 2035) (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.

40.(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".

41.(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.

42.(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

43.(00-S 2082) An Act relating to employment security - benefits.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

44.(00-S 2112) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- motor vehicle offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

45.(00-S 2118 as amended) An Act relating to wage discrimination based on sex.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

46.(00-S 2124) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- theft from elderly.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

47.(00-S 2268) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

48. (00-2 2397) An Act relating to the employees retirement system - administrative procedures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

49.(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.

50.(00-S 2483 as amended) An Act relating to the hospital conversions act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

51.(00-S 2527) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

52.(00-S 2593) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - division of professional regulation.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

53.(00-S 2598) An Act relating to towns and cities - ordinances.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

54.(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.

55.(00-S 2613) An Act relating to fire safety.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

56.(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.

57.(00-S 2697) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage. 58.

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

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

59.(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".

60.(00-S 2794) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance- rental vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

61.(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.

62.(00-S 2888) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the Charter of Acquila Abruzzi E Molisi Citizens Club. Ordered on the Calendar.

63.(00-S 2265) An Act relating to civil rights.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

64.(00-S 2305) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to chiropractors. Committee Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Thursday, April 6, 2000

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