SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, April 25, 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. 36 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 Thirty-sixth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:08 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, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio. lasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1.- Senator Izzo.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, April 13, 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 Kelly, and by unanimous consent, His H~or, ~e Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Susan Menard, Mayor of, City of Woonsocket, who was recently hone for all her accomplishments.

Upon suggestion of Senators Coderre and Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber in honor of bode Island Plastics Industry Day, Steve Rosario, Mike Marra and John Register.

COMMUNICATION

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

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER
April 13,2000 Lieutenant Governor Charles J. Fogarty
State House
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Dear Lieutenant Governor Fogarty:

I am writing to inform you that I will be out of the State of Rhode Island during the period of April 13-15, 2000.

I will be attending a Conference sponsored by the Women in Government in Indianapolis regarding issues related to the establishment of a Women's Health Office in the state.

Sincerely,

CATHERINE E. GRAZIANO, RN, PhD
Senator, District 5

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR

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

(00-S 2864) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of George Edward Sousa Enterprises, Inc., approved April 12, 2000.

(00-S 2141 as amended) An Act relating to the towns of Foster and Glocester regional juvenile hearing board, approved April 14, 2000.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor:

(00-S 2845) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Brewerville Civic Association, Inc., effective April 14, 2000.

(00-S 2204) An Act relating to the town of Bristol alcoholic beverages, effective April 19, 2000,

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

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 12, 2000

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-1~ of the Rhode I-lead feral Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Kenneth Aureoehia of Johnston
ACE
Lows Perrotta

for a term expiring July 1, 2002.

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 CORPORATIONS

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

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2877 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- refuse disposal.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2879 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2890) An Act relating to East Providence - real estate nonutilization tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(2000-H 6750) An Act relating to homestead exemptions in the town of Lincoln.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(2000-H 7157) An Act relating to towns and cities New Shoreham water supply system.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(2000-H 7277 as amended) An Act in amendment of and in addition to an act entitled "An Act to incorporate Bristol and Warren Gas Company" passed at the January session of the General Assembly A.D. 1953.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent 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 Fogarty, Kells, Connors, DaPonte and Perry present (00-S 2926) Senate Resolution congratulating Deputy Chief Michael J. Cosetta on his retirement from Oakland-Mapleville Fire Department after 45 years of committed service.

Senator Fogarty requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Cote, Badeau and Kelly present (00-S 2927) Senate Resolution congratulating Mount Saint Charles on winning its 23rd straight R.I. State Championship.

Senator Cote requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Coderre, Irons, Algiere, Connors, DaPonte and others present (00-S 2928) Senate Resolution proclaiming April 25, 2000 as Plastics Industry Day in the State of Rhode Island.

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.

Senator Walsh presents (00-S 2929) An Act relating to the Bradford Fire District.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Badeau, Kelly and Cote present (00-S 2930) An Act relating to taxation - property tax classification and homestead exemption in the city of Woonsocket.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Graziano, Cicilline, Perry, Roberts, Parella and others present (00-S 2931) Senate Resolution recognizing the week of May 6th-12th as National Nurses Week 2000.

Senator Graziano requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Paiva Weed, Cicilline and Gibbs present (00-S 2932) Senate Resolution honoring Colonel Frank 5. Hale II, RIM for 30 years of volunteer service operating and maintaining historic Fort Adams.

Senator Paiva Weed requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

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

1.(00-S 2819) An Act endorsing and recommending the concept of the air, land and sea history and technology park at Quonset Point.

2. (00-S 2857) Senate Resolution requesting the 106th Congress of the United States of America to pass legislation to add prescription drug benefit to the Medicare Program.

3. (00-S 2858) Senate Resolution requesting the 106th Congress of the United States of America to pass 5. 707 entitled, An Act to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965.

4.(2000-H 8160) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of United Social Association.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate:

I, John A. Patterson, under oath depose and say:

1. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

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

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (00-S 2519) (Substitute A as amended), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

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

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because I have a conflict of interest as follows.

I am a member of the Board of Corporators of South County Hospital

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge. JOHN A. PATTERSON
Senator, District 23

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of March, 2000.

JEFFREY A. LANPHEAR
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate:

I, Dennis L. Algiere, under oath depose and say:

1. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 36.14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (00-S 2519) (Substitute "A" as amended), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

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

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because 1 have a conflict of interest as follows.

I am a member of the governing board of Westerly Hospital.

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge. DENNIS L. ALGIERE

Senator District 26 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of April, 2000.

JEFFREY A. LANPHEAR
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

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.

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh, Ruggerio, Cote, Gallo and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative, and 2 Senators abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Pea, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 2: Senators Algiere, Patterson.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

4. (0~S 2010) An Act relating to jury lists.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2010)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2010) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO JURY LISTS", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 6, insert the following words before the word "free": "and passage upon the Claiborne Pell Bridge".

2. On page 1, line 8, insert the following words before the word "while": "or tokens valid for passage upon the Claiborne Fell Bridge".

Respectfully submitted,

M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0. The act is read and passed as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster,~va Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

5.(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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

6.(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".

Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Goodwin, Gallo and Irons.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follow:

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

NAYS -0.

7.(00-S 2166) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Felag, Gibbs and others.

Senator Walaska discusses the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska,Walsh.

NAYS -0.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate:

I, Dennis L. Algiere, under oath depose and say:

1. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

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

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (00-S 2337), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

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

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because have a conflict of interest as follows.

I am an employee of the Washington Trust Company.

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

DENNIS L. ALGIERE

Senator District 26 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of April, 2000.

KEVIN A. BREENE
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

8.(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".

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative, and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Algiere.

9.(00-S 2434) An Act relating to tree wardens.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons and Enos.

Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2434)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2434) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TREE WARDENS", as follows:

1. On page 1, lines 9 through 12, by deleting the following: "in the event a town or city does not have a resident who is, or who is about to become an arborist defined in this section, then the mayor of that city or town council of that town may appoint a resident who is not presently nor is about to become its tree warden subject to approval as provided in this section."

2. On page 2, by deleting lines 4 through 7.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM V, IRONS
Senator, District 39

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

The act is read and passed as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, I Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and without objection, the act is reconsidered and is ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar.

10.(00-S 2217) An Act relating to businesses and professions - physician employment contracts.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Oster moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

The ace is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts, Perry, Paiva Weed, Gallo and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Petty, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11.(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".

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senator Perry and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Committee on Labor recommends passage. Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12.(00-S 2339) An Act relating to real estate brokers and sales persons.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

13.(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".

Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, McDonald, DaPonte and others.

Senators Raptakis, Igliozzi and Celona discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenin, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14.(00-S 2589) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo, Damiani and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

15.(00-S 2592) An Act relating to businesses and professions- plumbers.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Badeau, Tocco and McDonald.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative, and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere,Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Fogarty.

16.(00-S 2619) An Act relating to animal care.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Perry and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

17.(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".

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Paiva Weed, Tocco, Damiani and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

18.(00-S 2714) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Sosnowski, Oster, Parella, Walsh and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

19.(00-S 2742) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

20. (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.

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre and Ruggerio.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. 21.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Oster, Ruggerio, Gallo and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

22.(00-S 2841) An Act relating to battery deposit and control.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

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

Senator Breene, seconded by Senator Blais, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(0~S 2841)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend(00-S 2841) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO BATTERY DEPOSIT AND CONTROL", by deleting all language on lines 14 through 18, inclusive, on page 3 and by substituting the following in place thereof:

"23-80-6, Disposal of used vehicle batteries. - (a) No person shall dispose of any vehicle battery within the state except by delivery of the same to adealer, distributor, manufacturer or the Rhode Island resource recovery corporation or to a privately operated recycling facility within the state licensed by the director for that purpose or by delivery for transportation to an out-of-state recycling facility."

Respectfully submitted,

KEVIN A. BREENE
Senator, District 41

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

23.(00-S 2171) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- registration of vehicles.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Oster moves passage, seconded by Senator Graziano.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Pea, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

24.(00-S 2363) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

25.(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".

Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

26.(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".

Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Paiva Weed, Damiani and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

27.(00-S 2514) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Whistleblowers' Protective Act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Graziano and Perry.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

28.(00-S 2569) An Act relating to state affairs and government electronic signatures and records act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, Roney, Tocco, Celona, Coderre and others.

Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Bates, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2569)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend(0(l-5 2569) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND RECORDS ACT", as follows:

On page Il, line 27, by inserting the following language after the word "records" and before the period(.):

provided, however, all determinations shall be governed' by the provisions of title 38"

On page 11, line 32, by inserting the following language after the word "signatures" and before the period (.):

provided, however, all determinations shall be governed' by the provisions of title 38"

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39 The. motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. The act is read and passed as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Iglio~i, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano. Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

29.(00-S 2631) An Act relating to insurance,

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senator Irons.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

30.(00-S 2656) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- special stops required.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts, Tocco, Damiani and others.

Senators Donelan and Paiva Weed discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 42: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 2: Senators Alves, McCaffrey.

31.(00-S 2678) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substances act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

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

32.(00-S 2692 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions the healing art of acupuncture.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

33.(00-S 2781 as amended) An Act relating to agents, brokers and solicitations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senator Irons.

Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Bates, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2781 as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2781 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO AGENTS, BROKERS AND SOLICITATIONS", as follows:

(1) On page 2 line 11, by deleting the word commission" and inserting the word "commissioner" in place thereof.

(2) On page 2 line 12, after the period"(.)" by adding the following language: "Prior to renewing, continuing or extending any policy, the license surplus line broker must confirm that the insurer is on the insurance commissioner's list of approved surplus line insurers in this state."

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

34.(00-S 2789) An Act relating to towns and cities health and educational building corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

35.(2000-H 6731) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

36.(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".

Senator Patterson moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Paiva Weed, Roney, Algiere, Tocco, Sasso, Walsh, Badeau and many others.

Senators Roney, Walsh and Paiva Weed discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

37.(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".

Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos, Lenihan, Kells and many others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follow:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Hates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to Wednesday, April 26, 2000.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Senator Lenihan 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 Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:05 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

INVOCATION

SENATOR STEPHEN D. ALVES

We ask, You today, Heavenly Father, for the strength and vitality we will need to carry out the deliberations in this Senate Chamber as we convene once again. Also, may our deliberations be tempered with compassion and understanding. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 26, 2000:

1. (00-S 2890) An Act relating to East Providence - real estate nonutilization tax.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2.(2000-H 6750) An Act relating to homestead exemptions in the town of Lincoln.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage, in concurrence.

3.(2000-H 7157) An Act relating to towns and cities- New Shoreham water supply system.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage, in concurrence.

4.(2000-H 7277 as amended) An Act in amendment of and in addition to an act entitled "An Act to incorporate Bristol and Warren Gas Company" passed at the January session of the General Assembly A.D. 1953.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage, as amended, in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, April 25, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 26, 2000:

1. (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".

2.(00-S 2082) An Act relating to employment security - benefits.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

3.(00-S 2112) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- motor vehicle offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

4.(00-S 2118 as amended) An Act relating to wage discrimination based on sex.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

5.(00-S 2124) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- theft from elderly.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

6.(00-S 2268) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (0(1-5 2397) An Act relating to the employees retirement system - administrative procedures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

8.(00-S 2483 as amended) An Act relating to the hospital conversions act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

9.(00-S 2527) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10.(00-S 2593) An Act relating to labor and labor relations division of professional regulation.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

11.(00-S 2598) An Act relating to towns and cities - ordinances.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

12.(00-S 2613) An Act relating to fire safety.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13.(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.

14. (00- 2697) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

15.(00-S 2751) An Act relating to sales tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

16.(00-S 2794) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance- rental vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17.(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.

18.(00-S 2265) An Act relating to civil rights.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

19.(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".

20.(00-S 2042) An Act relating to renaming the Newport Airpark.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

21. (0(1-5 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.

22.(00-S 2458) An Act relating to historic residences - tax credit.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

23.(00-S 2466) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Administration.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage. 24.

(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".

25.(00-S 2545) An Act relating to businesses and professions electrolysis.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

26.(00-S 2558) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Uniform Safety Act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

27.(00-S 2566) An Act relating to Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

28.(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.

29.(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".

30.(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".

31.(00-S 2807) An Act relating to taxation -exemption.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

32.(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".

33.(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".

34.(00-S 2200) An Act relating to taxation -property tax relief.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

35.(00-S 2310) An Act relating to probate practice.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

36.(00-S 2338) An Act relating to highways - freeways.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

37.(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".

38.(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.

39. (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".

40.(00-S 2486 as amended) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

41.(00-S 2565) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

42.(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" as amended.

43.(00-S 2531) An Act relating to public property and works- acquisition of land.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

44.(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".

45.(00-S 2626 as amended) An Act relating to interest and usury.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

46.(00-S 2633) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- levy and sale on execution.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

47.(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.

48.(00-S 2763) An Act relating to education Board of Governors for Higher Education.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

49.(00-S 2804) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

50.(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".

51.(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".

52.(00-S 2434 as amended) An Act relating to tree wardens.

Ordered on the Calendar.

53.(00-S 2339) An Act relating to real estate brokers and sales persons.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

54.(00-S 2742) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

55.(00-S 2363) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings. Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

56.(00-S 2692 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

57.(00-S 2789) An Act relating to towns and cities - health and educational building corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

58.(2000-H 6731) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

59.(00-S 2139) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

60. (00-S 2190) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution proposing that the State of Rhode Island officially adopt the striped bass as its state fish.

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

61.(00-S 2198) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - child day care centers.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A". 62 (00-S 2298) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- student identification numbers.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A". 63 (00-S 2835) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -physician assistants.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 26, 2000:

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

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and ~e of Substitute "A".
(005 2877 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- refuse disposal.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

3.(00-S 2879 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, April 25, 2000

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