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. 40 |
Wednesday, May 3, 2000 |
Fortieth Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:19 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 46 Senators present and 4 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau. Bates. Blais., Breene, Caprio, celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh. Walton.
ABSENT 4: Senators Algiere, Issa, Montalbano, Patterson.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Badeau, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Badeau, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Tuesday, May 2, 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 Raptakis, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Joseph S. Bergeron from the Town of West Warwick, founder of Friendship Day.
Upon suggestion of Senators Izzo and Gallo, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Susan Pilkington and her son John Pilkington.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
May 3, 2000
His Honor, Charles Fogarty
Lieutenant
Governor
116 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that due to a business commitment, I will be unable to attend the Senate session on Wednesday, May 3, 2000. I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
DENNIS L. ALGIERE
Senate Minority Leader
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
May 2, 2000
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant
Governor
116 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, May 3 and 4, 2000. as I will be out of state. I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
JOHN A. PATTERSON
Senator, District 23
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 24, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-16-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline:
Alan S. Flink, Esquire of Providence
VICE
Deming E. Sherman, Esquire
for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(2000-H 7711) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(2000-H 7004) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to work on holidays and Sundays.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(2000-H 7706) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations
pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler contractors and journeypersons sprinkler fitters, sheet metal contractors and journeypersons and oil heat contractors.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(2000-H 7540) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles motor vehicle offenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
(00-S 2432) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(00-S 2550) An Act relating to duties of utilities and carriers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7727) An Act relating to motor vehicle repair businesses in Pawtucket.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 8063) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2912) An Act relating to cities and towns.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(00-S 2210) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children, youth and families department.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
waters and navigation - coastal and estuary habitat restoration program and trust fund.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2559) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles motor vehicle offenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2700 as amended) An Act relating to elections elective meeting.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2941) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles miscellaneous rules.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(00-S 2575) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Special Legislation to the Committee on Corporations:
(00-S 2885) An Act relating to the state building and fire code.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14 moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Special Legislation to the Committee on Labor:
(00-S 2415) An Act relating to military affairs
and defense - organization and command of military forces.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:
Reappointment of Daniel W. Varin of Providence (Public Member) to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Jeanne LaFazia, Esquire of Little Compton to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Joaquin Gomes of Pawtucket to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July I, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Martha J. Sheridan of Kingston VICE Rosendo Evora Brito to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Robert A. Antignano of Cranston to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation for a term expiring February 1, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Robert Zuba of Central Falls (Representing municipal electrical inspectors) to the Board of Examination and Licensing of Telecommunication Systems Contractors, Technicians, and Installers for a term expiring August 1, 2006.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Rose Weaver of Providence to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Sheldon Sollosy of Cranston to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
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 Celona, Ruggerio and Gallo present (by request) (00-S 2948) An Act authorizing suit against the state by Steven Martin and Deborah Martin and making an appropriation to satisfy any judgment entered.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Paiva Weed presents (00-S 2949) An Act relating to District Court.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Kelly, Sosnowski, Enos, Walsh, Irons
and others present (00-S 2950) An Act relating to state affairs and government Department of Environmental Management.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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 2842) Senate Resolution proclaiming May 6, 2000 as National Day of hearing testing throughout the State of Rhode Island.
2. (00-S 2854) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the concept of sustainability as it could be encouraged by state government.
3.(00-S 2944) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Ma & Pa's, Inc.
4.(2000-H 6886) An Act relating to the Pascoag Fire District.
5.(2000-H 6887) An Act relating to the Pascoag Fire District.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
I.(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 on the Calendar for Thursday, May 11, 2000.
2.(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.
Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Sosnowski, Oster, Paiva Weed, Damiani, Fogarty, Gallo, Walton and many others.
Senators Fogarty, Blais and Roberts discuss the act.
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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
3.(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.
Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senator Tocco.
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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
4.(00-S 2865) An Act relating to state purchases.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, McDonald, Tocco and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
5.(00-S 2339) An Act relating to real estate brokers and sales persons.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.
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 Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT
To the Honorable Senate:
I, William V. Irons, 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 2198), 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 own a daycare canter.
6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge.
WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of May, 2000.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Notary Public
Ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
6.(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".
Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senators Parella, Fogarty, Gallo, Igliozzi and many others.
Senator Felag, seconded by Senators Coderre, Celona, Tocco, Gibbs and Igliozzi, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(00-S 2198) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (00-S 2198) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS", as follows:
1. On page 1, line 4, by deleting the words "on the grounds or premises," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "in the buildings or outdoor play areas".
2. On page 1, line 5, by inserting the words "or in outside areas on the grounds or premises within twenty-five (2~) feet of buildings or outdoor play areas; provided, further, that smoking shall not occur in any area on the grounds or premises within the children's view," after the word "children's.
3. On page 1, lines 8 and 9, by deleting the words "on the grounds or premises," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "within the buildings or outdoor play areas".
4. On page 1, line 10, by inserting the words "or in outside areas on the grounds or premises within twenty-five feet of the home or outdoor play areas; provided, further, nor shall smoking occur in any area on the grounds or premises within the children's view," after the word and figures "section 2-28.15-1.2".
5. On page 1, line 18, by adding the word "publicly visible" after the word other
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER S. FELAG, JR.
Senator, District
29
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Senator Izzo discusses the act.
Upon motion of Senator Felag, seconded by Senator Coderre, 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, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:
YEAS 44: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Irons.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Enos announces that the Senate will meet on Thursday, May 4, 2000 at 3:00 o'clock P.M. at the Gateway Center in Newport before proceedings at the Old Colony House, former Rhode Island State House in Newport, for Special General Assembly proceedings scheduled for 4:00 o'clock P.M.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:44 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR ROGER R. BADEAU
Dear God, We ask that you be with us today in our thoughts, actions and words as we try to work for the benefit of all our constituents.Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR In order for Tuesday, May 9, 2000:
1. Reappointment of Daniel W. Varin of Providence (Public Member) to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
2. Reappointment of Jeanne LaFazia, Esquire of Little Compton to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
3. Reappointment of Joaquin Gomes of Pawtucket to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
4. Appointment of Martha J. Sheridan of Kingston VICE Rosendo Evora Brito to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
5. Reappointment of Robert A. Antignano of Cranston to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation for a term expiring February 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
6. Reappointment of Robert Zuba of Central Falls (Representing municipal electrical inspectors) to the Board of Examination and Licensing of Telecommunication Systems Contractors, Technicians, and Installers for a term expiring August 1, 2006.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
7. Reappointment of Rose Weaver of Providence to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
8. Reappointment of Sheldon Sollosy of Cranston to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
9.(00-S 2912) An Act relating to cities and towns.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, May 3, 2000
Appendix
CALENDAR In order for Thursday, May 4, 2000:
1.(00-S 2363) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
2.(00-S 2042) An Act relating to renaming the Newport Airpark.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
3.(2000-H 8189) Joint Resolution honoring David B. Offer.
Ordered on the Calendar.
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CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 9, 2000:
1. (00-S 2434 as amended) An Act relating to tree wardens.
Ordered on the Calendar.
2.(00-S 2789) An Act relating to towns and
cities - health and educational building corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3.(2000-H 6731) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
4.(00-S 2527) An Act relating to health care.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5.(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".
6.(00-S 2049) (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".
7.(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".
8.(00-S 2063) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property-
residential landlord and tenant act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
9.(00-S 2076) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - regulation of sales.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10.(00-S 2255) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to regulation of business practices -consumer protection.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
11.(00-S 2412) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - cruelty to animals.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
12.(00-S 2462) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles registration of vehicles.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
13.(00-S 2509) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
14.(00-S 2548) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to child custody.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
15.(00-S 2557) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - jails and prisons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
16.(00-S 2617) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public property and works -contractors bonds.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
17.(00-S 2645) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
18.(00-S 2813) An Act relating to divorce and separation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
19.(00-S 2846) An Act relating to transportation of beverages.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
20.(00-S 2881) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
21.(00-S 2886) An Act authorizing the town
of South Kingstown to finance the renovation and expansion of buildings and parking facilities at the town hall and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
22. (00-S 2887) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multi-use playfields, bikeways and park facilities on property located off Broad Rock Road and to issue not more than $1,100,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
23. (00-S 2899) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the renovation and/or replacement of the roof of the South Road School and to issue not more than $400,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
24. (00-S 2900) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the Acquisition of land for open space, recreation and agricultural purposes and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
25. (00-S 2901) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance public works capital improvement projects and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
26. (00-S 2902) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multi-use playfields and park facilities on property located in Green Hill and to issue not more than $600,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
27. (00-S 2903) An Act relating to participation by employers of the Department of Public Works of the Town of Barrington who are members of United Steel Workers of America, AFL-CIO-CLC, Local 14845, Bargaining Unit in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
28.(00-S 2911) An Act relating to the motor vehicle reparations act - sunset provision.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
29.(2000-H 7211 as amended) An Act relating to Valley Gas Company.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
30.(00-S 2210) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children, youth and families department.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
31. (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".
32.(00-S 2550) An Act relating to duties of
utilities and carriers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
33.(00-S 2559) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
34.(00-S 2575) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A'.'.
35.(00-S 2700 as amended) An Act relating to elections - elective meeting.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
36.(00-S 2941) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
38.(2000-H 7727) An Act relating to motor vehicle repair businesses in Pawtucket.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
39.(2000-H 8063) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
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CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 10, 2000:
1.(00-S 2879 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
2.(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".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 11, 2000:
1.(00-S 2770) (Substitute "A") An Act relatingto indictments, informations and complaints.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of the bill marked Substitute "A".
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 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.
4.(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".
5.(00-S 2692 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, May 3, 2000
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