SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, June 13, 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. 57 Tuesday, June 13, 2000 Fifty-seventh Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:22 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:

PRESENT - 49: 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, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patter son, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio. Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1: Senator Raptakis.

INVOCATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Roberts, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Roberts, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 8, 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 Fogarty, Flynn, Breene and Kelly, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Harmony Fire Department Chief Stuart Pearson of Mapleville, new appointee to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review.

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointment and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

June 8, 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:

Dana Newbrook of Cumberland
(Architect)
VICE
Alfred Kozar

for a term expiring March I, 2005.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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 measure which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 7, 2000:

(00-S 2933) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Central Fire Company, Number 1.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

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 2991) An Act relating to property subject to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2992) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7649) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7789) An Act relating to aeronautics - uniform aeronautical regulatory act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7823) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7962) An Act relating to real estate nonutilization tax of the cities of Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston and the town of North Providence.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8253) 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 therefore 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.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(00-S 2966) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

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 Tom Schumpert of Cumberland VICE John Swen (resigned) as Director of the Economic Development Corporation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY

Senator Sosnowski, from the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(00-S 2623) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation.

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 8329) Joint Resolution inviting his honor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Honorable Senate to join the House of Representatives in Joint Session for the purpose of welcoming the New England Patriots.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed in concurrence, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

(2000-H 8215) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $700,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8217) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof including the issue of not more than $3,200,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8218) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvement of public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $475,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8219) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the improvement and replacement of road and traffic control devices in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $200,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also;

(2000-H 8232) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of sanitary and storm drains in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $475,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8233) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $750,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8234) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the reconstruction of highway bridges in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $200,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund improvements for two fiscal years.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(2000-H 7504) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8223) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8172 as amended) An Act relating to the designation of the state yacht.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(2000-H 7745) An Act relating to health and safety waste recycling and degradable plastics and packaging.

Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(2000-H 8070) An Act relating to state affairs and government Department of Administration. Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(2000-H 8138) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Athena Industries, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8297) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Plantations Condominium Association, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8304) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of D.W. Bellows & Sons, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8313) Joint Resolution congratulating Stone Soup Coffee House on its relocation to the City of Pawtucket.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Gibbs and Paiva Weed present (00-S 3019) An Act authorizing the town of Middletown, with the approval of the qualified electors, to issue bonds and notes for the construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of library facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Revens, Donelan, McCaffrey, Walaska, Lenihan and others present (00-S 3020) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for renovation and repair of municipal buildings and neighborhood preservation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Revens, Donelan, McCaffrey, Walaska, Lenihan and others present (00-S 3021) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for improvements and expansion of the ice arenas of the city of Warwick.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Revens, Donelan, McCaffrey, Walaska, Lenihan and others present (00-S 3022) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for renovation and improvement of the water system infrastructure of the city of Warwick.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Felag presents (00-S 3023) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue general obligation bonds and notes in anticipation thereof in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the purpose of financing the construction of additions, renovations and repairs to certain improved property in Bristol, Rhode Island known as Rogers Free Library, including the furnishing and equipping thereof, and the provision of architectural, engineering, surveying and other services necessary or appropriate therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Cote and Badeau present (by request) (00-S 3024) An Act relating to pharmacy.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Kelly, Lenihan, Izzo, Irons, Enos and others present (00-S 3025) An Act relating to taxation - phasing out the state personal income tax on long term capital gains and phasing in an earned income tax credit.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

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.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Irons, Enos, Goodwin, Damiani, Tocco, Celona, Roney, Blais, Algiere and Revens, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this reappointment.

By unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this reappointment, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 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, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry. Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski. Tocco. Walaska,Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Irons, Coderre, Enos, Badeau and many others, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this reappointment.

By unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this reappointment, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, 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.

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.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Irons, Coderre, DaPonte, Fogarty, Enos and many others, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this reappointment.

By unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this reappointment, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 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, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

4.(00-S 2874) An Act relating to mandated benefits review act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 15, 2000.

17.(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.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.

5.(00-S 2508) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Enos, Paiva Weed, Kells, Roberts and others.

Senator Perry, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Roney, Connors and others, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2508) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2508) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES", as follows:

1. On page 1, lines 3 through 5, delete the words, "No retail seller shall deliver a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or other firearm to any purchaser without providing a trigger lock or other safety device designed to prevent an unauthorized user from operating the firearm" and insert in lieu thereof the following, "No licensed retail dealer shall deliver any pistol to any purchaser without providing a trigger lock or other safety device designed to prevent an unauthorized user from operating the pistol."

Respectfully submitted,

RHODA E. PERRY
Senator, District 3

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 5 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS 5: Senators Alves, Badeau, Damiani, Flynn, Walsh.

Senator Damiani, seconded by Senator McCaffrey, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2508) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2508)(Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES", as follows:

On page 1, line 5, after the word "firearm", insert the following language: "provided how-ever, that no such trigger lock or safety device need be delivered if the purchaser can demonstrate that he or she owns a trigger lock at the time of the new purchase".

Respectfully submitted,

MICHAEL J. DAMIANI
Senator, District 43

Senator Paiva Weed discusses the amendment.

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 25 Senators voting in the affirmative and 23 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 25: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Flynn, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Patterson, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska.

NAYS - 23: Senators Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Walton.

Senators Cicilline, Roberts, Graziano, Roney, Kells, Walton, Lenihan and Perry discuss the act.

Upon suggestion of Senator Perry, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 12 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 34: Senators Badeau, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson. Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 12: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Flynn, Graziano, Issa, McCaffrey, Montalbano.

6.(00-S 2402) An Act relating to distressed areas - economic revitalization act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Gallo moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Roberts, Sasso and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 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, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7.(00-S 2988 as amended) An Act relating to the town of Middletown juvenile hearing board.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Gibbs, Goodwin and Igliozzi.

The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

8.(00-S 2994) An Act relating to tank vessel safety act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts, Roney, Sasso and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton

NAYS -0.

9.(2000-H 7011 as amended) An Act relating to housing maintenance and occupancy code.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, McDonald and Issa.

The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

10.(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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Fogarty, Celona, Ruggerio and others.

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 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, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11.(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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Oster.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS 0.

12.(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.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Revens and Breene.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13.(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".

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.

The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, and the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative, and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons. Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens. Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED 1: Senator Montalbano.

14.(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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Breene and Roney.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 3~: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Flynn.

15.(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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster and Blais.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5.(00-S 2508) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senators Paiva Weed, Cicilline and Perry discuss the act.

Upon motion of Senator Perry, seconded by Senator 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 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 14 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 14: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Cote, Damiani, Flynn, Graziano, Issa, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Ruggerio, Walsh.

Upon suggestion of Senator Irons and without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to Thursday, June 15, 2000.

FROM THE DESK

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, (00-S 2305) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to chiropractors, is removed from the Desk and ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 15, 2000.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Cote announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Thursday, June 15, 2000, at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Ruggerio announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. 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 5:35 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

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INVOCATION

SENATOR ELIZABETH H. ROBERTS

Guide us this day, Lord, towards a deeper understanding of the needs, concerns, and frustrations of our fellow men and women. Instill in us Your spirit so that we may be instrumental in assisting them in their needs and bringing them peace. Amen.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 14, 2000:

1.(2000-H 8138) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Athena Industries, Inc.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

2.(2000-H 8297) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Plantations Condominium Association, Inc.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

3.(2000-H 8304) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of D.W. Bellows & Sons, Inc.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

4.(2000-H 8313) Joint Resolution congratulating Stone Soup Coffee House on its relocation to the City of Pawtucket.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 13, 2000

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".

2.(00-S 2938) An Act relating to education -curriculum.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

3.(00-S 2963) An Act in amendment of the Quinnville Fire District in the town of Lincoln.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4.(2000-H 8211) An Act in amendment of the Quinnville Fire District in the town of Lincoln.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 15, 2000:

1. Appointment of Tom Schumpert of Cumberland VICE John Swen (resigned) as Director of the Economic Development Corporation.

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

2.(00-S 2874) An Act relating to mandated benefits review act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3.(2000-H 7676) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

4.(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".

5.(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".

6.(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.

7.(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.

8.(2000-H 7633) An Act relating to businesses and professions employment agencies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

9.(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.

10.(2000-H 7715) An Act relating to town and city sealers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

11.(2000-H 7916) An Act relating to incorporation of United Electric Power Company.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

12.(00-S 2885 as amended) An Act relating to the state building code.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

13.(00-S 2966) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

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

14.(00-S 2991) An Act relating to property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15.(00-S 2992) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16.(00-S 2305) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to chiropractors. Ordered on the Calendar.

17.(2000-H 7649) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

18.(2000-H 7789) An Act relating to aeronautics - uniform aeronautical regulatory act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

19.(2000-H 7823) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.

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

20.(2000-H 7962) An Act relating to real estate nonutilization tax of the cities of Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston and the town of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

21.(2000-H 8253) 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 therefore 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 in concurrence.

22.(00-S 2623) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 13, 2000

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