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. 42 |
Tuesday, May 9, 2000 |
Forty-second Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and
is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:25 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 - -8.. Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
ABSENT - 2: Senators DaPonte, Izzo.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Flynn, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Flynn, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, May 4, 2000 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senators Gallo, Revens and Kelly, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Michael Sepe of Cranston, former State Senator.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
May 9, 2000
His Honor, Charles Fogarty Lieutenant Governor Room 116, State House
Providence, RI 02903
HAND DELIVERED
Dear Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session on Tuesday, May 9, 2000 and Wednesday, May 10, 2000, due to the passing of my grandfather Joao Inacio deMelo. Please make the appropriate notation in the Senate Journal. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
DANIEL DaPONTE
Senator, District 42
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, signed and approved May 4, 2000, by His Excellency, the Governor:
(00-S 2804) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.
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 on May 3, 2000:
(00-S 2213) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
(00-S 2516) An Act relating to the William H. Hall Library.
(00-S 2825) An Act authorizing the town of Glocester to finance the development, construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and rehabilitation of roads, highways and bridges in the town, including the construction of a salt/sand storage facility by the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointments and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 2, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-28.3-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review:
John Robert Wahlberg of Cranston
(Industry Representative)
VICE
Joseph O'Brien
for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 2, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-28.3.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review:
Marion C. Filippi of Lincoln
(Public Member)
VICE
Robert Mowry
(resigned)
for a term expiring March 1, 2001.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 3, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-130-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council:
Carolyn Weymouth of Harrisville
(Representing Conservation District)
for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 2, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-28.3-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review:
Stuart Pearson of Mapleville
(Volunteer Fire Chief Representative)
VICE
Robert C. Wilder
for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 2, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-28.3-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review:
Rene R. Coutu of Lincoln
(Permanent Fire Chief)
for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 3, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 29-3.1-2.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Library Board of Rhode Island:
Jo-Anne M. Aspri of North Kingstown
(Representing librarians from corporate or special libraries)
for a term expiring December 31. 2001.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 8, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 39-1-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment as Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission:
Elia Germani of Warwick
VICE
James Malachowski
(resigned)
for a term expiring March 1, 2001.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 8. 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 39-1-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Public Utilities Commission:
Kate F. Racine of North Smithfield for a term expiring March 1, 2005.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 4, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-27.3-100.1.4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee:
John J. Cronin, Jr. of Warwick
(Representing Master Plumbers)
for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 4, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-27.3-100.1.4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee:
Steve Durkee of Providence
(Representing architects)
for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 4, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-27.3-100.1.4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee;
Marc Lowenstein of Barrington
(Representing persons with disabilities-)
for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 4, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate;
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-27.3-100.1.4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee:
J. Robert Wahlberg of Cranston
(Representing Builders, Heavy Construction)
for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(00-S 2677) An Act authorizing the city of Providence to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding $50,000,000.
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 6836) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 6858) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - school buses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7279) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - victim's rights.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7295) An Act relating to works of arts - artists' rights.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7575) An Act relating to domestic assault.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 6773) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety rights of nursing home patients.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7154) An Act relating to elderly affairs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7161) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7399) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7457) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7766) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(2000-H 7020) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -pharmacy.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 7440) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -private detectives.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 7468) An Act relating to insurance -health maintenance organizations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 7639) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 6855) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety bicycle helmets.
Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.
Also:
(2000-H 7700) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.
Also:
(2000-H 7782) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Warwick Memorial Post #272.
Read and ordered 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.
Senator Izzo presents (00-S 2952) An Act relating to cigarette tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Kells presents (00-S 2953) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Brewerville Civic Association, Inc.
Read and ordered on the Consent Calendar.
Senator McDonald presents (00-S 2954) An Act relating to the Bonnet Shores Fire District.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Sosnowski presents (00-S 2955) An Act relating to towns and cities - New Shoreham Water Supply System.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Cicilline and Paiva Weed present (00-S 2956) An Act amending the city charter of the city of Newport to hold local elections in even-numbered years.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Izzo, Walton, Coderre, Cicilline, Roberts and others present (00-S 2957) An Act relating to lead hazard control and mitigation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Senators Revens, Walaska, Donelan, McCaffrey, Lenihan and others present (00-S 2958) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 ($3,500,000 of which shall be to preserve open space and $500,000 of which shall be to acquire recreation land).
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
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. Reappointment of Daniel W. Varin of Providence (Public Member) to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
2. Reappointment of Jeanne LaFazia, Esquire of Little Compton to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1,2003.
3. Reappointment of Joaquin Gomes of Pawtucket to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2004.
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.
5. Reappointment of Robert A. Antignano of Cranston to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation for a term expiring February 1, 2004.
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.
7. Reappointment of Rose Weaver of Providence to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
8. Reappointment of Sheldon Sollosy of Cranston to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
9.(00-S 2912) An Act relating to cities and towns.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1.(00-S 2434 as amended) An Act relating to tree wardens.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 11, 2000.
2.(00-S 2789) An Act relating to towns and
cities health and educational building corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Cicilline and Irons.
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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
3.(2000-H 6731) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano and Tocco.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Damiani, 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, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
COMMUNICATIONS
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
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 2527), 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 governing board of the 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 dab of April, 2000.
JEFFREY A. LANPHEAR
Notary Public
Ordered to be placed on file.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT
To the Honorable Senate:
I, June N. Gibbs, 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 (00.5 2527), 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 governing board of the Newport Hospital.
6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge.
JUNE N. GIBBS
Senator, District 48
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of April, 2000.
JEFFREY A. LANPHEAR
Notary Public
Ordered to be placed on file.
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 2527), 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 Trustees 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 26th day of April, 2000.
JEFFREY A. LANPHEAR
Notary Public
Ordered to be placed on file.
CALENDAR
4.(00-S 2527) An Act relating to health care.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Lenihan and Gallo.
Senator Roberts, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Kells and Gallo, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(00-S 2527)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (00-S 2527) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE," as follows:
On page 1, line 6, delete the number "20" and insert in lieu thereof the number "10".
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH H. ROBERTS
Senator, District 11
The motion to amend prevails 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Roberts, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Kells and Gallo, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators Voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 3 Senators abstaining as follows:
YEAS - 42: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais. Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
ABSTAINED - 3: Senators Algiere, Gibbs, Patterson.
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".
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, Paiva Weed, Tocco, Ruggerio 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 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, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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".
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 11, 2000.
(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".
Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senator Tocco.
Senator Fogarty, seconded by Senator Tocco, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(00-S 2806) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (00-S 2806) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FIRE COMPANIES", as follows:
1. On page 1, line 3, by adding after the word "men" the words "and women".
2. On page 2, line 14, by adding after the word "men" the words "and women".
Respectfully submitted,
PAUL W. FOGARTY
Senator, District 27
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, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts. Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh. Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Fogarty, seconded by Senator Graziano, 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 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, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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".
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Damiani and others.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 6 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 6: Senators Cicilline, Flynn, Kells, Parella, Perry, Walton.
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".
Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, Goodwin, Roney, Ruggerio and others.
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 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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, Revens, Roney. Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 2: Senators Blais, Coderre.
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".
Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald, Felag, Roney, Paiva Weed and others.
Senator Igliozzi, seconded by Senator Tocco, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(00-S 2255) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (00-S 2255) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES CONSUMER PROTECTION", as follows:
1. On page 2, line 10, after "subsection (a)" add the following language "but not an action certified as a class action under subsection (b)~".
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID V. IGLIOZZI
Senator, District 7
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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Igliozzi, seconded by Senators Tocco and Paiva Weed, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 2: Senators Cote, Flynn.
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.
Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Gallo, Sosnowski and Perry.
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 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska,
Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
12.(00-S 2462) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
registration of vehicles.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Kelly, Tocco 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton
NAYS -0.
13.(00-S 2509) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 11, 2000.
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".
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh, Damiani and others.
Senator Roney, seconded by Senators McDonald, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(00-S 2548) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (00-S 2548) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY", as follows:
1. On page 14, line 25, after the word "similar", add the word "procedural";
2. On page 14, line 26, after the word "without", add the word "first";
3. On page 25, line 15, after the word "and", add the words "may order";
4. On page 26, line 18, delete the word "shall" and insert in lieu thereof the word may
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN M. RONEY
Senator, District 2
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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Roney, seconded by Senators McDonald and Paiva Weed, 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 - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton
NAYS -0.
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".
Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, Paiva Weed, 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 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, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty. Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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".
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.
17.(00-S 2645) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Walton moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Enos, Coderre, Connors and others.
Senator Algiere discusses the act.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 10 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 37: Senators Badeau, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Iglioz~i, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 10: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Flynn, Gibbs, Parella, Patterson, Walaska.
18.(00-S 2813) An Act relating to divorce and separation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Sasso moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald, Roney, Walsh, Gallo and Parella.
Senators Blais, Sasso and Paiva Weed discuss the act.
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, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
19.(00-S 2846) An Act relating to transportation of beverages.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Tocco and Igliozzi.
Senator Walaska discusses the act.
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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
20.(00-S 2881) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Celona and Igliozzi.
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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, Revens, Roney. Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald and Walsh.
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Sosnowski, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 10, 2000.
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.
Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio and Walsh.
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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio. Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald and Walsh.
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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs. Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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.
Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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.
Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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.
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.
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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed. Parella, Parson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
28.(00-S 2911) An Act relating to the motor vehicle reparations act sunset provision.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Irons, Tocco and Igliozzi.
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote. Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs. Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
29.(2000-H 7211 as amended) An Act relating to Valley Gas Company.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors, Coderre and Walaska.
The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, 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 tomorrow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Thursday, May 11, 2000, at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 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 5:00 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR MICHAEL J. FLYNN
O Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for the privilege of serving in this Assembly. We promise to do our work to the best of our ability. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 10, 2000:
1. (00-S 2953) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Brewerville Civic Association, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
2.(2000-H 7782) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Warwick Memorial Post #272 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, May 9, 2000
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 10, 2000:
1. (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.
2.(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".
3.(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".
4.(00-S 2550) An Act relating to duties of utilities and carriers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
(00-S 2559) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
6.(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".
7.(00-S 2700 as amended) An Act relating to
elections elective meeting.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
8.(00-S 2941) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
9.(2000-H 7727) An Act relating to motor vehicle repair businesses in Pawtucket.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
10.(2000-H 8063) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
11.(00-S 2879 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
12.(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".
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CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 11, 2000:
1. (00-S 2434 as amended) An Act relating to tree wardens.
Ordered on the Calendar.
2.(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".
3.(00-S 2509) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
4.(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".
(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.
6. (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.
7.(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".
8.(00-S 2692 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - the healing art of acupuncture.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
9. (00-S 2677) An Act authorizing the city of Providence to issue bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding fifty million ($50,000,000) dollars for the purpose of redevelopment and/or capital improvements.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, May 9, 2000
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