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. 55 |
Wednesday, June 7, 2000 |
Fifty-fifth Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:10 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, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT - 2: Senators Kelly, Roberts.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Fogarty. to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Fogarty, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Tuesday, June 6, 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 Connors, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Richard and Ann Oliver of Buxton, Derbyshire, England.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
June 7, 2000
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant
Governor
Rhode Island Senate Chamber
StateHouse
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session on June 7, 2000 as I will be out of state on Senate business.
I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH H. ROBERTS
Senator, District 11
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
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 Wednesday, June 7, 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 Majority Leader
Received and ordered to be placed on file,
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
June 7, 2000
The Honorable Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
State House
Providence, RI 02908
Dear Lieutenant Governor Fogarty:
This is to inform you that I will be out of state and, therefore, will not be present for the Senate session on Thursday, June 8, 2000.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
All best wishes.
Sincerely,
PAUL W. FOGARTY
Senator, District 27
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
June 7, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Article 10, Section 4 of the Rhode Island Constitution entitled Judicial Selection, I have made the following appointment as Judge of the Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court:
Dianne Connor of East Greenwich
VICE
Judge Constance Messore
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
June 7, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 17-7.3 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the State Board of Elections:
John W. Lyle, Jr. of Lincoln
VICE
Jonathan Farnum
(resigned)
for a term expiring June 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
June 2, 2000
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-15-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Public Defender:
John H. Hardiman, Esquire of Providence
VICE
Stephen P. Nugent, Esquire
for a term expiring February 1, 2001.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(2000-H 6888) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Burrillville Glocester Youth Soccer Association, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 7050) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to establishing the Smithfield Land Trust.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 7365) An Act establishing a North Providence Land Trust.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8122) An Act relating to the city of Providence residential rehabilitation tax relief.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8123) An Act relating to towns and
cities - optional retirement for police/firefighters.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8130) An Act relating to town housing authorities,
Read and referred to the Committee on
Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8137) An Act relating to Providence Country Day School.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8139) An Act relating to taxation tri-town economic opportunity committee.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8147) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8148) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8149) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8150) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8151) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8152) 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8178) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Academy Science Center, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8191) An Act establishing a Johnston Land Trust.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8196) An Act in amendment of Chapter 12 of the public laws of 1987 of the State of Rhode Island entitled "An Act to incorporate the Ashaway Fire District."
Read and referred to the Committee on
Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8216) An Act relating to taxation -Maria S.S. Della Difesa.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 8231) An Act relating to the Bradford Fire District.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(2000-H 7095) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to weapons.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7296) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to indictments, informations and complaints.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7797) An Act relating to election party levers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 7926) An Act relating to domestic relations - custody of children.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 8005) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(2000-H 6968) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study the feasibility of allowing unionized classified employees at all higher education institutions to be able to negotiate directly with Rhode Island Board of Governors.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(2000-H 7274) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to roofing contractors.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(2000-H 8144) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to days of special observance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(2000-H 7688) Joint Resolution to approve and publish and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (composition of the General Assembly).
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(2000-H 7214) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.
Also:
(2000-H 7238) An Act relating to motor and other
vehicles - registration of vehicles.
Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(00-S 2402) An Act relating to distressed areas
- economic revitalization act.
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 2988 as amended) An Act relating to the town of Middletown juvenile hearing board.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(00-S 2994) An Act relating to tank vessel safety act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILL
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Judiciary to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims:
(00-S 2948) An Act authorizing suit against the state by Steven Martin and Deborah Martin and making an appropriation to satisfy any judgment entered.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
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 Bruce L. Davey of Warwick (Representing structural engineers) VICE Mason Butler Williams the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of J. Robert Wahlberg of Cranston (Representing Builders, Heavy Construction) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of John J. Cronin, Jr. of Warwick (Representing Master Plumbers) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of John Robert Wahlberg of Cranston (Industry Representative) VICE Joseph O'Brien to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeals and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Steve Durkee of Providence (Representing architects) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Michael F. Ryan of Warwick to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Reappointment of Deborah Smith of North Kingstown to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Reappointment of William Turner of Warwick to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the 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 Perry presents (00-S 3002) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Enos and Blais present (00-S 3003) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.
Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Enos and Blais present (00-S 3004) Senate Resolution extending condolences.
Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.
Senators Enos and Blais present (00-S 3005) Senate Resolution proclaiming Sunday, July 9, 2000 as "The Constantinian University Recognition Day".
Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Celona presents (00-S 3006) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Senator Oster presents (00-S 3007) An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to issue general obligation bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed one million dollars for the purpose of acquiring and preserving open space and acquiring, preserving, constructing or improving recreational areas or facilities in the town.
Read and referred to the Committee on
Corporations.
Senators Gallo, Roberts, Izzo, Igliozzi and Sasso present (00-S 3008) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, alteration, repair and equipping of infrastructure including, but not limited to, protective improvements to the city's shoreline along Narragansett Bay, sidewalk, highway and traffic control improvements, landscaping and lighting by the issuance of not more than $4,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Roberts, Gallo, Igliozzi, Izzo and Sasso present (00-S 3009) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the renovation, rehabilitation, repair, improvement, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities including, but not limited to, additions to Cranston High School East and the Western Hills Middle School and improvements to the Park View Middle School in the city by the issuance of not more than $13,865,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Izzo, Gallo, Roberts, Igliozzi and Sasso present (00-S 3010) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the construction, reconstruction and installation of storm drains and the acquisition of public works equipment necessary for storm drain operation by the issuance of not more than $900,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Gallo, Igliozzi, Roberts, Izzo and Sasso present (00-S 3011) Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration and equipping of playgrounds and athletic fields by the issuance of not more than $2,400,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Izzo, Igliozzi, Roberts, Gallo and Sasso present (00-S 3012) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of a new police station in the city including land acquisition by the issuance of not more than $13,100,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Izzo, Roberts, Gallo, Igliozzi and Sasso present (00-S 3013) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the acquisition and preservation of open space by the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
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 Blais, the following appointments on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are given the Advice and Consent of the Senate, upon a voice vote:
1. Appointment of Carolyn Weymouth of Harrisville (Representing Conservation District) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
2. Appointment of George S. Allen of Portsmouth to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
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.
4. Reappointment of Laurie A. Montanaro
Kijak of Cranston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
5. 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.
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.
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.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1.(00-S 2972) An Act relating to the town of Jamestown.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.
2.(00-S 2874) An Act relating to mandated benefits review act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Blais, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 13, 2000.
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".
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 14, 2000.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today 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 Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, and upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, the Senate adjourns at 4:22 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of Barbara E. Robertson of Glocester, Town Clerk of the town of Glocester since 1987 and longtime community leader who will be greatly missed.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR PAUL W. FOGARTY
Lord, we seek today your wisdom, strength, and courage, as we endeavor to meet the needs of the people of our State.
Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, June 8, 2000:
1. Appointment of Bruce L. Davey of Warwick (Representing structural engineers) VICE Mason Butler Williams the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. Reappointment of J. Robert Wahlberg of Cranston (Representing Builders, Heavy Construction) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1,2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
3. Reappointment of John J. Cronin, Jr. of Warwick (Representing Master Plumbers) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
4. Appointment of John Robert Wahlberg of Cranston (Industry Representative) VICE Joseph O'Brien to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeals and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2006.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
5. Reappointment of Steve Durkee of Providence (Representing architects) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the
Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, June 7, 2000
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.
(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 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 Corporations 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" in concurrence.
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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 13, 2000:
1. Reappointment of Michael F. Ryan of Warwick to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
2. Reappointment of Deborah Smith of North Kingstown to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
3. Reappointment of William Turner of Warwick to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
4.(00-S 2874) An Act relating to mandated benefits review act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5.(00-S 2508) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Ordered on the Calendar.
6.(00-S 2402) An Act relating to distressed areas - economic revitalization act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7.(00-S 2988 as amended) An Act relating to the town of Middletown juvenile hearing board.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
8.(00-S 2994) An Act relating to tank vessel safety act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 14, 2000:
1.(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".
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, June 7, 2000
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