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. 54 |
Tuesday, June 6, 2000 |
Fifty-fourth Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:20 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 48 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT 48; Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton
ABSENT - 2; Senators Algiere. Sasso
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Celona, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Celona, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 1, 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 Senator Perry, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Joan Gelch of Providence.
Upon suggestion of Senators Igliozzi and Parella, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Mary Reilly.
Upon suggestion of Senator Parella, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Sue Welin of Warren.
Upon suggestion of Senator Breene, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Maggie O'Neil.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
May 31, 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 unable to attend the Senate session on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, as I will be out of state on business. 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.
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 30, 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 appointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee;
Paul M. DePace, P.E. of East Greenwich
(Representing persons with disabilities
VICE
Donald G. Jacques
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 30, 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 appointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee:
John Pagliaro of Warwick
(Representing Municipality with population over 60,000)
VICE
Armand J. Desvoyaux
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.
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 2885 as amended) An Act relating to the state building code.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2981) An Act relating to the city of Warwick Land Trust.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 6732 as amended) An Act relating to
state affairs and government -- economic development corporation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 6733) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage - the 911 Emergency System.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 6979) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to contractors' registration.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7443) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions -- health clubs.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7633) An Act relating to businesses and professions employment agencies.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7694) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government electronic signatures and records act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7715) An Act relating to town and city sealers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(2000-H 7916) An Act relating to incorporation of United Electric Power Company.
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:
(2000-H 6797) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2302) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - test for law enforcement candidates.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2749) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses-
children.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:
Appointment of Thomas V. Iannitti of West Warwick VICE Leo D. Blais to the State Board of Elections for a term expiring June 1, 2013.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Appointment of Patricia Ann Doyle of Portsmouth VICE F. Leonard Smith 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 Laurie A. Montanaro-Kijak of Cranston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of George S. Allen of Portsmouth to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Marion C. Filippi of Lincoln (Public Member) VICE Robert Mowry (resigned) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2001.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Carolyn Weymouth of Harrisville (Representing Conservation District) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Stuart Pearson of Mapleville (Volunteer Fire Chief Representative) VICE Robert C. Wilder to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Reappointment of Rene R. Coutu of Lincoln (Permanent Fire Chief) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Jo-Anne M. Aspri of North Kingstown (Representing librarians from corporate or special libraries) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2001.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Corporations:
(2000-H 7919) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(2000-H 7920) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare:
(2000-H 6824) An Act relating to delinquent and
dependent children proceedings in Family
Court.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
FROM THE DESK
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection,
(2000-H 8198) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds, is removed from the Desk and recommitted to the Committee on
Corporations.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senators Damiani, Kells and Tocco present (00-S 2997) Senate Resolution proclaiming May 14-20, 2000 as National Police Week and May 15, 2000 as National Police Memorial Day.
Senator Damiani requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Damiani, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Gallo presents (00-S 2998) Senate Resolution commemorating the 125th Annual Commissioning Day of the Rhode Island Yacht Club.
Senator Gallo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Gallo, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Oster presents (00-S 2999) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $558.93 to pay the claim of Timothy F. Boyce of 4 Downs Drive, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Senators Badeau and Ruggerio present (00-S 3000) An Act relating to labor and labor relations
workers' compensation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Perry, Walton and Goodwin present (00-S 3001) Senate Resolution proclaiming June 6, 2000 as Rhode Island Mediation Day.
Senator Perry requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Perry, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Blais, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:
1.(00-S 2251) An Act relating to the city of Cranston taxation-
exemption for the elderly.
2.(00-S 2959) An Act relating to taxation -new construction in Narragansett.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1.(00-S 2508) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar
for Tuesday, June 13, 2000.
2.(00-S 2704) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - sex offender central registry.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Enos, Donelan, Kells, Cote, DaPonte, Irons, Blais, Breene, Badeau, Walsh and others.
Senators Cicilline, Paiva Weed, Celona, Honey, Coderre and Blais discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 42; Senators Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona. Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos. Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski. Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 2; Senators Cicilline, Perry.
3.(00-S 2862) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to personal watercraft regulations.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute ''A''
Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senators Sosnowski, Damiani, Irons, Roney and many others.
Senators Irons, Raptakis and McDonald 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 46; Senators Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
4.(00-S 2940 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - Gateways to Change, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Senator Tocco moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Igliozzi, Graziano and Irons.
The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 46; Senators Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0
(00-S 2968) An Act in amendment of Sections 4, 7 and 10 of An Act passed at the January session 1930, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Saylesville Fire District in the town of Lincoln" as amended.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Oster moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano and Irons.
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 Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
6.(00-S 2969) An Act relating to the town of Smithfield to be allowed to accept Plan C of Section 45-21-52(a)(3) for certain employees.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Flynn moves passage, seconded by Senators Breene, Blais and Irons.
Senator Flynn, seconded by Senator Breene, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(00-S 2969)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (00-S 2969) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO THE TOWN OF SMITHFIELD TO BE ALLOWED TO ACCEPT PLAN C OF SECTION 45-21-52(A)(3) FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES", is hereby amended to read as follows:
On page 1, line 7, by striking the words "January 1, 2001" and by substituting the words "July 1, 2000" in place thereof.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL J. FLYNN
Senator, District 29
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45; Senators Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Flynn, seconded by Senator Breene, read and passed as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 45: Senators Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -- 0.
(00-S 2971) An Act authorizing the town of Jamestown to finance the installation, expansion, construction and improvement of sewers, storm drains, pumping stations and sewage treatment and disposal facilities, to issue not more than $5,500,000 bonds and notes therefor and to impose additional sewer service charges under Chapter 233 of the Public Laws of 1973, as amended, to pay the principal and interest on such bonds and notes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 8, 2000.
8.(00-S 2980) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
second-hand dealers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Tocco and Celona.
Senators Blais and Fogarty discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46; Senators Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
9.(2000-H 7647) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Irons.
The act is read and passed, 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 Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio. Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts. Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
10.(2000-H 7651) (Substitute "A' An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Irons.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special legislation will meet on Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all Senate 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 JOHN A. CELONA
Dear God, we thank you for all things we take for granted in this mortal life. We pray that we will always follow in the path you have shown and that you will guide us to eternal life. Amen.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 6, 2000:
1. Appointment of Carolyn Weymouth of Harrisville (Representing Conservation District) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. Appointment of George 5. Allen of Portsmouth to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
3. Reappointment of Jo-Anne M. Aspri of North Kingstown (Representing librarians from corporate or special libraries) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2001.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
4. Reappointment of Laurie A. Montanaro-Kijak of Cranston 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 reappointment.
Appointment of Marion C. Filippi of Lincoln (Public Member) VICE Robert Mowry (resigned) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2001.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
6. Appointment of Patricia Ann Doyle of Portsmouth VICE F. Leonard Smith 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.
7. Reappointment of Rene R. Coutu of Lincoln (Permanent Fire Chief) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 6, 2000
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 7, 2000:
1. (00-S 2972) An Act relating to the town of Jamestown.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2.(00-S 2874) An Act relating to mandated benefits review act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3.(00-S 2957) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to lead hazard control and mitigation.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, June 8, 2000:
1. Appointment of Stuart Pearson of
Mapleville (Volunteer Fire Chief Representative) VICE Robert C. Wilder to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. Appointment of Thomas V. Iannitti of West Warwick VICE Leo D. Blais to the State Board of Elections for a term expiring June 1, 2013.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
3. (00-S 2971) An Act authorizing the town of Jamestown to finance the installation, expansion, construction and improvement of sewers, storm drains, pumping stations and sewage treatment and disposal facilities, to issue not more than $5,500,000 bonds and notes therefor and to impose additional sewer service charges under Chapter 233 of the Public Laws of 1973, as amended, to pay the principal and interest on such bonds and notes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4.(2000-H 7011 as amended) An Act relating to housing maintenance and occupancy code.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
5.(2000-H 7142) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to deceptive trade practices - appliances.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
6.(2000-H 7440) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the licensing of private detectives.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
7.(2000-H 8041) An Act authorizing the town of Coventry to finance the acquisition and improvement of land for recreational purposes by the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
8.(2000-H 6879) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to business corporations - continuing corporate powers.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute "B".
9.(2000-H 6880) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to business corporations.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
10.(2000-H 7020) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -pharmacy.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
11. (2000-H 7676) An Act relating to refuse
disposal licenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
12.(00-S 2302) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government test for law enforcement candidates.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
13.(00-S 2749) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
14.(00-S 2885 as amended) An Act relating to the state building code.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
15.(00-S 2981) An Act relating to the city of Warwick Land Trust.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
16.(2000-H 6732 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government economic development corporation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
17.(2000-H 6733) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage the 911 Emergency System.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
18.(2000-H 6797) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
19.(2000-H 6979) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to contractors' registration.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
20.(2000-H 7443) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - health clubs.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
21.(2000-H 7633) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
employment agencies.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
22.(2000-H 7694) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -electronic signatures and records act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
23.(2000-H 7715) An Act relating to town and city sealers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
24.(2000-H 7916) An Act relating to incorporation of United Electric Power Company.
Appendix
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 13, 2000:
1. (00-S 2508) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 6, 2000
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