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. 34
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
Thirty-fourth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by the Honorable Charles D. Walton, President Pro Tempore, at 4:20 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 45 Senators present and 5 Senators absent as follows:
His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Paiva Weed, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Paiva Weed, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Tuesday, April 11, 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 President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber students from the Wilbur McMahon School who visited the State House earlier today, Aimee Boudreau, Holli Brousseau, Lukas Campbell, Hate Connolly, William Forte, Aaron Gomes, Bonnie Iglesias, Lauren Lawson, Cassie Martin, Connor McGlynn, Eamon McGlynn, Cassandra Medeiros, Sarah Medeiros, Julie Owen, R.J. Quintin, Andrew Rego, Matthew Shaw, Lauren Silvia, Amanda Sparks, Richard Sullivan, Jessica Vandal, Michelle Wright, Amanda Couturier, Stefan Demers, Cody DeSouza, Eva Gordon, Matthew Goulart, Hate Gould, Joshua Guay, Rachel Jackson, Gabe Long, Nathan Magnuski, Brandi Mataronas, Julia McGlynn, Chrissy Medeiros, LeAnne Medeiros, Mindy Mercer, Jacob Shidler, Nicholas Sotelo, Lincoln Tirpaeck, Sarah Turcotte, Devin Wells.
Upon suggestion of Senator Goodwin, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber members of the Rhode Island Child Abuse Prevention Network who are here today to celebrate "Be a Hero to a Child Day" along with the following essay writers, Matthew Mota, Cameron Costa, Brittany Hedger, Grant Pilkington, Olivia Beauregard, Mandin Goncalves, Dwayne Morris, Alex Murray, Brenton Costa, David Williams, Colin McCaffrey, Danielle Fonseca, Jasmyn Sullivan, Christina Gormly, Amanda Poli, Jay West, Sylvahna Menissian.
Upon suggestion of Senator Hells, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Mandin Goncalves and his mother Eodashia Taylor.
Upon suggestion of Senator Cote, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Sah'n Tow of the City Year Program.
Upon suggestion of Senator Breene, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Brittany Hedger and Keri Hedger and their mother Mrs. Hedger.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
April 12,2000
His Honor Charles J. Fogarty Lieutenant Governor Room 115, State House Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Due to an out-of-town commitment, I will not be present for today's Senate Session.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours truly,
THOMAS R. CODERRE
Senator, District 40
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
April 11, 2000
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty Lieutenant Governor Room 116, State House Providence, RI 02003
HAND DELIVERED
Dear Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session on Wednesday, April 12, 2000, due to Congressman Patrick Kennedy's Rhode Island Day in Washington, DC.
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.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, signed and approved April 10, 2000, by His Excellency, the Governor:
(00-S 2366) An Act authorizing the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to increase its holdings to an amount not exceeding fifty million dollars ($50,000,000).
(00-S 2817) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
(00-S 2826) An Act authorizing the town of New Shoreham to finance additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs and to finance the purchase of furnishing and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $4,963,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
His Honor, the President Pro Tempore, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, signed and approved April 11, 2000, by His Excellency, the Governor:
(00-S 2011 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities-
New Shoreham water supply system.
(00-S 2640) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
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 2486 as amended) An Act relating to professional service corporations.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2626 as amended) An Act relating to interest and usury.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2693) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.
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 measure:
(00-S 2200) An Act relating to taxation property tax relief.
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 2130) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property aircraft repair liens.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2310) An Act relating to probate practice.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2338) An Act relating to highways -freeways.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2372) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic relations.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2431) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals - cruelty to animals.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2432) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - coastal and estuary habitat restoration program and trust fund.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2531) An Act relating to public property and works acquisition of land.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2552) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles miscellaneous rules.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2565) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2623) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2633) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
levy and sale on execution.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2763) An Act relating to education -Board of Governors for Higher Education.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2804) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2875) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 8074) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:
Appointment of James H. Leach of Providence VICE Rabbi Leslie Y. Gutterman to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2002.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Ann O'Neil of Wakefield (Representative of Not-For-Profit Business Located in Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Edward C. Burlingame of Chepachet (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Ernest Balasco of Hope Valley (Representative of Not-For-Profit Business Located in Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Geoffrey Marchant of East Greenwich (Representative of Not-For-Profit Business Located in Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Kenneth L. Fernstrom of Exeter (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Laurel D. Shepard of Greenville (Resident of a Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Lisa W. Bryer of Jamestown (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Milton Schumacher of North Scituate (Resident of a Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Ralph Boragine of Charlestown (Business Representative Located in Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Raymond Goff of Glocester (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar,
Appointment of Raymond Robinson of West Kingston (Resident of a Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Robert G. Driscoll of Portsmouth (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Wayne Salisbury of North Scituate (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(2000-H 7217) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.
Also:
(2000-H 7414) An Act relating to Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.
Also:
(2000-H 7726) An Act relating to public records. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(2000-H 7655) An Act relating to libraries.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(2000-H 8125) Joint Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to fulfill its commitment of forty percent (40%) federal funding in its reauthorization of the individuals with disabilities education act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(2000-H 7727) An Act relating to motor vehicle repair businesses in Pawtucket.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 7962) An Act relating to real estate nonutilization tax of the cities of Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston and the town of North Providence.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8063) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 6844 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
residential care and assisted living facility licensing act and rights of nursing home patients.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7462) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - physician assistants.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7463 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
long term care coordinating council.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7660 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
health care quality steering committee.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7380 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles special stops.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7388) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7393) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - durable power of attorney for health care.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7592 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations-
divorce and separation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 8068 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 8069) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
NEW BUSINESS
Senators Cicilline and Paiva Weed present (00-S 2914) Senate Resolution congratulating Norey Dotterer Cullen 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Breene, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:
1. (00-S 2414) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.
2.(00-S 2535) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance - genetic testing.
3.(2000-H 8141) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of South Side Medical Center Condominium Association, Inc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Cote announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Thursday at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:27 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
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INVOCATION
SENATOR M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Grant us light, O Lord, that we may know the wisdom which Thou alone can give. Guide us with your Truth and help us to serve well our fellow Rhode Islanders.Amen.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 13, 2000:
1. Appointment of James H. Leach of Providence VICE Rabbi Leslie Y. Gutterman 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. Appointment of Ann O'Neil of Wakefield (Representative of Not-For-Profit Business Located in Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
3. Appointment of Edward C. Burlingame of Chepachet (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
4. Appointment of Ernest Balasco of Hope Valley (Representative of Not-For-Profit Business Located in Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
5. Appointment of Geoffrey Marchant of East Greenwich (Representative of Not-For-Profit Business Located in Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
6. Appointment of Henneth L. Fernstrom of Exeter (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
7. Appointment of Laurel D. Shepard of Greenville (Resident of a Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
8. Appointment of Lisa W. Bryer of Jamestown (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
9. Appointment of Milton Schumacher of North Scituate (Resident of a Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
10. Appointment of Ralph Boragine of Charlestown (Business Representative Located in Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
11. Appointment of Raymond Goff of Glocester (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
12. Appointment of Raymond Robinson of West Kingston (Resident of a Rural Community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
13. Appointment of Robert G. Driscoll of Portsmouth (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
14. Appointment of Wayne Salisbury of North Scituate (local official from rural community) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
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CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 13, 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 2589) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
17.(00-S 2592) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
plumbers.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
18.(00-S 2619) An Act relating to animal care.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
19.(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".
20.(00-S 2714) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
21.(00-S 2742) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
22. (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.
23.(00-S 2838 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
24.(00-S 2841) An Act relating to battery deposit and control.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
25.(00-S 2171) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
registration of vehicles.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
26.(00-S 2363) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
27.(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".
28.(00-S 2184) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA detection.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
29.(00-S 2514) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protective Act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
30.(00-S 2551) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code bulk transfers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
31.(00-S 2569) An Act relating to state affairs
and government - electronic signatures and records act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
32.(00-S 2631) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
33.(00-S 2656) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles special stops required.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
34. (00,S 2678) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substances act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
35. (00-S 2692 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions the healing art of acupuncture.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
36.(00-S 2781 as amended) An Act relating to agents, brokers and solicitations.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
37.(00-S 2789) An Act relating to towns and
cities - health and educational building corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
38.(2000-H 6731) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
39.(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".
40.(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".
41.(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".
42.(00-S 2082) An Act relating to employment security - benefits.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
43.(00-S 2112) An Act relating to motor and
other vehicles - motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
44.(00-S 2118 as amended) An Act relating to wage discrimination based on sex.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.
45.(00-S 2124) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
theft from elderly.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
46.(00-S 2268) An Act relating to towns and cities city housing authorities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
47.(00-S 2397) An Act relating to the employees retirement system - administrative procedures.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
48.(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.
49.(00-S 2483 as amended) An Act relating to the hospital conversions act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
50.(00-S 2527) An Act relating to health care.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
51.(00-S 2593) An Act relating to labor and
labor relations division of professional
regulation.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
52.(00-S 2598) An Act relating to towns and cities - ordinances.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
53.(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.
54.(00-S 2613) An Act relating to fire safety.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
55.(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".
56.(00-S 2697) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
57.(00-S 2751) An Act relating to sales tax.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
58.(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".
59.(00-S 2794) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance-
rental vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
60.(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.
61.(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.
62.(00-S 2265) An Act relating to civil rights.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
63.(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".
64.(00-S 2042) An Act relating to renaming the Newport Airpark.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
65.(00-S 2235) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to regulation of business practices.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
66.(00-S 2458) An Act relating to historic residences - tax credit.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
67.(00-S 2466) An Act relating to state affairs
and government Department of
Administration.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
68.(00-S 2539) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - medical answering services.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
69.(00-S 2545) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
electrolysis.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
70.(00-S 2558) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Uniform Safety Act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
71.(00-S 2566) An Act relating to Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
72.(00-S 2632) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to financial institutions.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
73.(00-S 2643) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - sexual offender registration and community notification.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
74.(00-S 2721) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the domestic violence prevention act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
75.(00-S 2807) An Act relating to taxation -exemption.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
76.(00-S 2866) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, April 25, 2000:
1. (00-S 2130) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property aircraft repair liens.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2.(00-S 2200) An Act relating to taxation -property tax relief.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
3.(00-S 2310) An Act relating to probate practice.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
4.(00-S 2338) An Act relating to highways -freeways.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
5.(00-S 2372) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic relations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6.(00-S 2431) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals-
cruelty to animals.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7.(00-S 2432) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - coastal and estuary habitat restoration program and trust fund.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
8.(00-S 2486 as amended) An Act relating to professional service corporations.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
9.(00-S 2565) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
10.(00-S 2552) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
11.(00-S 2531) An Act relating to public property and works-
acquisition of land.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
12.(00-S 2623) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
13.(00-S 2626 as amended) An Act relating to interest and usury.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
14.(00-S 2633) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
levy and sale on execution.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
15.(00-S 2693) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
16.(00-S 2763) An Act relating to education
- Board of Governors for Higher Education.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
17.(00-S 2804) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
18.(00-S 2875) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
19.(2000-H 8074) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
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