SENATE JOURNALS - Wednesday, April 26, 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. 37 Wednesday, April 26, 2000 Thirty-seventh Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:20 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 48 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 48; Senators Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Gra';iano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, I,enihan, McB~ney, McCa~ey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco,

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

ABSENT - 2: Senators Caprio, Izzo.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Tuesday, April 25, 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 Senators Coderre, Enos, Lenihan, Irons, Gallo, Graziano, Perry, Igliozzi, Ruggerio, Kells, Roney, Breene, Forgarty, Patterson, Alves, Oster, Sasso, Kelly, DoneIan, McDonald and McBurney, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber National Award for Caring 2000 "Youth Caring For Others" Award Recipients Dennis Frances Soares, Tiverton High School, Emmy Elizabeth Schweikart, East Greenwich High School, Luke Vincent Bourassa, Tolman High School, Amy Kristen Mclntyre, Cranston East High School, Gina VesselIa, St. Mary Academy/Bay View, Kim Belanger, St. Mary Academy/Bay View, Brooke Deanna German, Moses Brown, Amy Stefanie Benoit, East Greenwich High School, Jessie Khamsyvoravong, Cranston West High School, Glendy L. Colon, Fei:'tstein High School, Stephanie Virginia Burns, Feinstein High School, Quatia P. Marigny, Feinstein High School, Reynaldo Orio, Feinstein High School, Silvia Jeannette Ayala, Feinstein High School, Patricia Garcia, Feinstein High School, Kathryn Theresa Rogers, East Providence High School, Alison Jane Loffredio, East Greenwich High School, Allison Iris Rogers, LaSalle Academy, Colleen Costello, Exeter/West Greenwich High School, Kia Lor, Feinstein High School, Zoua Lor, Feinstein High School, Justin McGovern, Bishop Hendricken High School, Katie Elizabeth Leo- nard, East Greenwich High School, Ekaterini I. Hronis, Cranston East High School, Eleonora Detomas, Burrillville High School, Mary-Ellen Hoban, North Kingstown High School, Lauren Michelle Wier, Moses Brown High School, Vanessa Almeida Lopes, Lincoln High School, Lindsay M. Redfern, Cranston West High School, Kimberly Ann Dubuc, Mount St. Charles High School, Eric Jones, Pilgrim High School, Lindsay Dianna George, South Kingstown High School, Matthew John Leyden, East Greenwich High School, Katlin Kane Yapchaian, LaSalle High School, Armanda Colangelo, East Greenwich High School, Steven M. Church, Cranston East High School, along with theIr parents and friends and organizers of the event.

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 measure which became effective without the mature of His Excellency, the Governor on April 21, 2000:

(00-S 2392) An Act confirming property tax exemption of American Baptist churches of Rhode Island.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, reports hack reccommendation of passage of the following measures:

(00-S 2049) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Quonset Point/Davisville Management Corporation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2293) An Act relating to state funds.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2346) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public finance- post audit of accounts.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2635) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2636) An Act relating to lotteries - prize payments percentage.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2865) An Act relating to state purchases.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON
HIGHWAY SAFETY

Senator Roney, from the Joint Committee on Highway Safety, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(00-S 2806) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - right-of-way of fire companies.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(2000-H 6807) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 6870) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to unfair sales practices - merchandise credit slips.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 6979) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to contractors' registration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7076) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - deceptive trade practices.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7167) An Act relatihgtomotor and other vehicles - consumer enforcement of motor vehicle warranties.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8106) An Act relating to taxation -property tax classification and homestead exemption in the City of Woonsocket.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 6841) An Act relating to criminals -correctional institutions- parole.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7253) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7421) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft of historic stone walls.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7507) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections - ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7985) An Act relating to board of governors for higher eduation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8031) An Act relating to small claims and consumer claims.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8077) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- District Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8121) An Act relating to criminal offenses - street terrorism enforcement and prevention act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7546) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -division of occupational safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(2000-H 8177) An Act memorializing the President and Congress of the United States to oppose the entry of China into the World Trade Organization and to deny China permanent normal trade relations status.

Read and reed to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(2000-H 7559) An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

NEW BUSINESS The followiiag items are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senators Felag, Enos and Parella present (00-S 2933) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Central Fire Company, Number 1.

Read and ordered on the Consent Calendar.

Senators Roney and Paiva Weed present (00-S 2934) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate Commission to study the structure, administration, and operation of the Rhode Island Human Rights Commission.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Senators Connors, DaPonte and Montalbano present (00-S 2935) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to develop a long term plan to ensure an adequate pool of certified nursing assistants.

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

Senators Cicilline, Kelly, Irons, Perry, Kells and others present (00-S 2936) Joint Resolution proclaiming May as Mental Health Month in Rhode Island.

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 Enos, 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 2890) An Act relating to East Providence - real estate nonutilization tax.

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

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

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.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

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".

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senator Felag.

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 Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cieilline, Codere, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GalJo, GoodMn, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, MCCar'rey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, WaJaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

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

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43.. Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates,, BJais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Good'ain, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Kells, Kelly, lenihan,McCafrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Patterson and others.

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

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Darsiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, lLenihan, McCafferey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, ParelJa, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocoo, WaJaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Gallo, Parella and Badeau.

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 Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, GoodMn, 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 -O.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Oster moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Graziano, Cote and McDonald.

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

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

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Roberts moves passage.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Codetre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, GoodMan, Graziano, Igliozi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 2, 2000.

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

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Goodwin and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative, and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, IgJiozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, ffiontalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

ABSTAINED 1: Senator Fogarty.

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

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, McDonald and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 42: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Blais, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da'niani, DaPonte, IIonelan, Enos, Fell, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Grariano, Igliozzi, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Too, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Algiere, Oster and others.

Senators Alves, Blais and Celona discuss the act.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBumey, MCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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".

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators 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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, CicilJine, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da'niani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, I,enihan, Mclllurney, McCaffry, McDonaJd, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Graziano, Tocco, Parella and others.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da'niani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GaJJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, MCBurney, McCa:ffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, WalasI:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Walton, Cicilline, Goodwin, Sosnowski and others.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Grariano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaJ::is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators AI~re, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Darniani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, lLenihan, McBurney, McCa~, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rags, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl'i, Too, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

7.(00-S 2397) An Act relating to the employees retirement system - administrative procedures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Roney and Roberts.

Senator Roney, seconded by Senator Lenihan, olfers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S2397)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2397) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES", as follows: On page 3, line 3, insert after the word passage", the words, "and shall he applicable to all contested cases then pending in the retirement system or in the courts of this state arising out of decisions of the retirement board. Provided, however, that no case shall be dismissed for failure to comply with any provision of the Administrative I:'rocedures Act prior to the passage of this act."

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN M.RONEY
Senator, rnstrict 2

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 - 46: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da"niani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, FeJag, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, IgJiozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCa~y, ~cDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Upon motion of Senator Lenihan, seconded by Senator Roney, 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 Alfflere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Darniani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCa:ffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 27, 2000.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 2, 2000.

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

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 4, 2000.

21.(00-S2235) (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.

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

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 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, ~ontalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, WaJasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Coderre, Enos, Parella 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 Alfflere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCa:'frey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl':i, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Roberts, Coderre, Gallo, Sasso and others.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, I,enihan, McBurney, McCa~ey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

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

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senator Patterson.

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 Alfflere, AJves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBumey, McC~ey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Sasso, Celona, Bates, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da'niani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, MontaJbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaWs, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senator Damiani.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Alfflere, AJves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, GoodMn, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, l'lcBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, SosnowsJ:i, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 2, 2000.

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".

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Roberts and Paiva Weed.

Senators Paiva Weed, Damiani and Roney discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 4 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, lI'Jynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, GoodMn, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCanrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso. Sosnowsl'i, Tocoo, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 4: Senators Damiani, Felar, Patterson, Walasl: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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 2, 2000.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan and Patterson.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Da'niani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, 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, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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 Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, GoodMn, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Blais and Patterson.

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 affifmahve and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Gra':iano, Igliozzi, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCa~ey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal::is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, WalasI:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Enos, Paiva Weed, Kells, Roney, Roberts and others.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Ale, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Fell, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, GoodMn, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, MeCaffrey, l'IcDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, PeelIa, Patterson, Perry, Raptal':is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Oster moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, Paiva Weed and Roney.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, ~ontalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco and Lenihan.

Senators Lenihan, Raptakis, Kells and Blais discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Dsniani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, GoodMn, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Ienihan, MeBumey, MoCatfrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, PeelIa, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roherts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl':i, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Kells.

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".

Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Patterson, Walsh 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 AJfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, GoodMn, Gra":iano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, I-enihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, l'tcDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal::is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, WaJasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco and Paiva Weed.

Senators Irons and Perry 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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, GoodMn, Gra':iano, Igtioz:"i, Irons, Issa, Kelly, I,enihan, McBurney, McCanrey, McI)onald, ~ontalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal,:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio and Tocco.

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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da,niani, DaPonte, DoneIan, 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, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowskii, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan and Roberts.

Senator Roney, seconded by Senators Roberts and Lenihan, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2565)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2565) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT", as follows:

On page 5, line 12, delete the numerals "2000" and insert in lieu thereof the numerals 2001

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN M. RONEY
Senator, District 2

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 Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBumey, McCa:ffrey, l'IcDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry', Raptal::is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walas1:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Roney, seconded by Senators Roberts and Lenilian, 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 Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Fell, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBumey, McC~ey, l'icDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry', Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walaska. Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Irons, Roberts and many others.

Senators Kells, Roberts, Damiani, Raptakis, Paiva Weed, Graziano, Cicilline, Flynn, Lenihan, Felag, Walton, Breene, Alves and Blais discuss the act.

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

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2832) (Substitute "A" as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2832) (Substitute "A" as amended) by deleting the word "provide" on line 4 on page 3 and by substituting in place thereof the term "make available".

Respecttully submitted,

LEOR.BLAIS
Senator, District 21

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 5 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 39: Senators Al~ere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCa~y, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 5: Senators Alves, Damiani, Fela~, McBurney, Ruggerio.

Senators Kells, Graziano, Alves, Walaska, Roney and Kelly discuss the act.

Upon motion of Senator Roney, seconded by Senator Blais, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 28 Senators voting in the aifirmative and 17 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 28: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, GoodMn, Igliozzi, Irons, Kelly, Lenihan, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i Tocco, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 17: Senators Alves, Breene, Celona, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Flynn, Graziano, Issa, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Patterson, Raptal':is, Ruggerio, WaJaska.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to Thursday, April 27, 2000.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator AIgiere, the Senate adjourns at 6:24 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

INVOCATION

SENATOR WILLIAM A. WALASKA

Lord, grant to those in this chamber reverent spirits, devout hearts, and wise minds so that we may enact and execute those measures which will strengthen our State and increase peace for all Rhode Islanders. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 27, 2000:

1.(00-S 2399) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Central Fire Company, Number 1.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, April 26, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 27, 2000:

1. (00-S 2265) An Act relating to civil rights.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

2.(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.

3.(00-S 2531) An Act relating to public property and works- acquisition of land.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

4.(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".

5.(00-S 2626 as amended) An Act relating to interest and usury.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

6.(00-S 2633) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- levy and sale on execution.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

7.(00-S2693) (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.

8.(00-S 2763) An Act relating to education -Board of Governors for Higher Education.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

9.(00-S 2804) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10.(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".

11.(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".

12.(00-S 2434 as amended) An Act relating to tree wardens.

Ordered on the Calendar.

13.(00-S 2339) An Act relating to real estate brokers and sales persons.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

14.(00-S 2742) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15.(00-S 2363) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

16.(00-S 2692 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

17.(00-S 2789) An Act relating to towns and cities - health and educational building corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

18.(2000-H 6731) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

19.(00-S2139) (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.

20. (00-S 2190) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution proposing that the State of Rhode Island ofiicially adopt the striped bass as its state fish.

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

21.(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".

22.(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".

23.(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.

relating to motor vehicles.

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

25.(00-S 2877 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- refuse disposal.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

26.(00-S 2879 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, May 2, 2000:

1. (00-S 2527) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2.(00-S2305) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to chiropractors. Committee Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

3.(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.

4.(00-S2721) (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".

5.(00-S2049) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Quonset Point/Davisville Management Corporation.

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

6.(00-S 2293) An Act relating to state funds.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

7.(00-S 2346) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public finance - post audit of accounts.

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

Appendix

8.(00-S 2635) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.

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

9. (00-S 2696) An Act relating to lotteries -prize payments percentage.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

10.(00-S 2806) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - right-of-way of fire companies.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

11.(00-S 2865) An Act relating to state purchases.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, May 4, 2000:

1. (00-S 2042) An Act relating to renaming the Newport Airpark.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, April 26, 2000

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