SENATE JOURNALS - Wednesday, May 10, 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. 43 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 Forty-third Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:12 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 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 Walaska, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

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, May 9, 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.

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 2477 as amended) An Act relating to cities and towns- subdivision of land.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2615) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - healthcare accessibility and quality assurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(00-S 2590 as amended) An Act relating to teachers' retirement.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2907) An Act relating to retirement -driver education teacher.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2910) An Act relating to taxation tri-town economic opportunity committee.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2919) An Act relating to taxation

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(00-S 2508) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the (calendar

(00-S 2547) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - health care communications.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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:

Appointment of Alan S. Flink, Esquire of Providence VICE Deming E. Sherman, Esquire to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2003.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Charles A. Lombardi of North Providence VICE Diane Mooney-Rench to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term expiring April 1,2005.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of John Giusti of Warwick to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2003.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Leonard E. Walker, Sr. of Warwick to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2003.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Richard O. Rafanovic, P.E. of Providence (Public Water Systems Member) to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2003.

Ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(2000-H 7395) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7377 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor

Also:

(2000-H 7165) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -parking facilities and privileges.

Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(2000-H 7351) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to burglary - breaking and entering.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7579 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7048) An Act relating to nurses

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

Also:

(2000-H 7067) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to chiropractors.

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

Also:

(2000-H 7465) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential care and assisted living facility licensing act.

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

Also:

(2000-H 7469) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - health care communications.

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

Also:

(2000-H 7476) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety.

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

NEW BUSINESS

The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senator McDonald presents (00-S 2959) An Act relating to taxation new construction in Narragansett.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Tocco and Igliozzi present (00-S 2960) An Act relating to cities and towns.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Fogarty, Breene, Flynn, Walaska, and Kells present (00-S 2961) An Act authorizing the town of Glocester to finance the acquisition of open space for preservation and groundwater protection and the development of public recreational facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $500,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Sosnowski presents (00-S 2962) 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.

Senator Sosnowski requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Sosnowski, seconded by Senators Irons, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Sasso. Sosnowski. Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

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 2953) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Brewerville Civic Association, Inc.

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.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

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.

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

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".

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed.

Senator Cicilline, seconded by Senator Daminator Dami ani, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2210) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby amend (00-S 2210) (Substitute "A") as follows:

1. Page 3, line 31, insert the following language:

"The use of chemical restraints on children and youth must be administered in strict accordance with policies developed by the service provider and is limited to those covered facilities granted specific authority to use chemical restraints by their respective state licensing authorities after review and approval of their policies."

2. Page 5, line 12, strike the language "section 42-72.8-15.9" insert the language "...section 42-72.9-9"

Respectfully submitted,

J. CLEMENT CICILLINE
Senator, District 50

Senators Graziano, Cicilline, Flynn and Gibbs discuss the amendment.

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

NAYS -a.

Upon motion of Senator Cicilline, seconded by Senator Enos, 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, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald. Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Welsh, Walton.

NAYS -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".

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Enos, Felag, Goodwin, Parella, Tocco, Roney, Sasso, Walsh, Roberts and others.

Senators Blais and Paiva Weed discuss the act.

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

YEAS - 45; Senators Algiere, Alves, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Welsh, Walton.

NAYS -a.

4.(00-S 2550) An Act relating to duties of utilities and carriers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Perry, Damiani and Walton.

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 Algiers, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -a.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for 'Tuesday, May 16, 2000.

5.(00-S 2559) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- motor vehicle offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Patterson moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry. Tocco, Cicilline, Damiani 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, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh. Walton.

NAYS -a.

7.(00-S 2700 as amended) An Act relating to elections - elective meeting.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote and Irons.

Senators Raptakis, Graziano, Gibbs, Kells, Issa, Celona, Roney and Walaska discuss the act.

The act is read and fails of passage, upon a roll call vote with 15 Senators voting in the affirmative and 31 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 15: Senators Coderre, Connors, Cote, Enos, Gallo, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Perry, Roney, Sosnowski, Tocco.

NAYS - 31: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Damiani, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Gallo, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

8.(00-S 2941) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- miscellaneous rules.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Oster, Kells, Patterson, Igliozzi and others.

Senators Cicilline, Blais and Montalbano discuss the act.

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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Welsh, Walton.

NAYS -a.

9.(2000-H 7727) An Act relating to motor vehicle repair businesses in Pawtucket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator McBurney moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Irons and Coderre.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Fogarty, Gallo. Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -a.

10.(2000-H 8063) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Montalbano and McBurney.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11.(00-S 2879 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 16, 2000.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 16, 2000.

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 Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet on Thursday, May 11, 2000, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Connors announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

TRANSMITTAL

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

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:55 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR WILLIAM A. WALASKA

Dear Lord, we ask you to bless us all and to send a special blessing to those in our society who are afflicted with illness in any way. Please watch over them and keep them in your ever loving care. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, May 11, 2000:

1.. Appointment of Alan S. Flink, Esquire of Providence VICE Deming E. Sherman, Esquire 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 appointment.

2. Appointment of Charles A. Lombardi of North Providence VICE Diane Mooney-Rench to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term expiring April 1, 2005.

Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

3. Reappointment of John Giusti of Warwick to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2003.

Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

4. Reappointment of Leonard E. Walker, Sr. of Warwick to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2003.

Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment. Reappointment of Richard O. Rafanovic, P.E. of Providence (Public Water Systems 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 appointment.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, May 10, 2000

Appendix

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".

5.(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.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, May 16, 2000:

1. (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".

2.(00-S 2879 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

3.(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".

4.(00-S 2477 as amended) An Act relating to cities and towns- subdivision of land.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

5.(00-S 2483) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the hospital conversions act.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

6.(00-S 2508) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.

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

7.(00-S 2547) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - health care communications.

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

8.(00-S 2590 as amended) An Act relating to teachers' retirement.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

9.(00-S 2615) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - healthcare accessibility and quality assurance act.

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

10. (00-S 2907) An Act relating to retirement - driver education teacher.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

11. (00-S 2910) An Act relating to taxation -tri-town economic opportunity committee.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

12. (00-S 2919) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

13.(2000-H 8106) An Act relating to taxation property tax classification and homestead exemption in the City of Woonsocket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, May 10, 2000

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