SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, June 20, 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. 60 Tuesday, June 20, 2000 Sixtieth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:27 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1: Senator Sasso

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 15, 2000 proceedings is read in part.

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.

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

June 16, 2000

Lincoln Almond
Governor

To the Honorable, the Senate.

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-6-3 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment as Director of the Department of Business Regulation:

Marilyn Shannon McConaghy of Pawtucket
VICE
Tom Schumpert

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 15, 2000:

(00-S 2606 as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(2000-H 8049) An Act relating to tree wardens.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8080) An Act establishing a Warwick land trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8181) An Act relating to property subject to taxation- tax exemptions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8202) An Act relating to taxation levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8248) 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.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8364) An Act exempting from taxation the real property of the West Bay Land Trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 6872) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to cities and towns zoning ordinances.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8330) An Act relating to highways -highways by grant or use.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 6711) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety of pupils.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 6739) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to medical savings accounts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 6977) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the Department of Children, Youth and Families.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7045) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7074) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property tax relief - historical residences.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7207) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- boarding of horses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7223) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to distressed areas - Economic Revitalization Act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7246) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- teachers' retirement.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7270) An Act relating to bank taxes. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7336) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public access- defibrillation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7401) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state agencies and public corporation financial integrity and accountability.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7485) An Act relating to public employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7493) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state funds.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7497) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public assistance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7623) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7627) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- investment tax credit.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7910) An Act relating to public officers and employees- merit system.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 8051) An Act relating to sales tax. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 8363) An Act exempting from taxation the real property of the Cranston Land Trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 8173) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - private schools.

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

Also:

(2000-H 8205) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations arbitration of labor controversies.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8183 as amended) An Act relating to animals

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8365) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Visuals Photography, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8368) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of F.W.A. Heirs, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 7704 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - plumbers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

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 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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 3009) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the renovation, rehabilitation, repair, improvement, furnishing and equip-ping 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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7919) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7920) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8123) An Act relating to towns and cities - optional retirement for police/ firefighters.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8130) An Act relating to town housing authorities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8139 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - tri-town economic opportunity committee.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8198) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 ($3,500,000 of which shall be to preserve open space and $500,000 of which shall be to acquire recreation land).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2996) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Environmental Management and the Division of Motor Vehicles to investigate Rhode Island authorized inspection repay stations' claims.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(2000-H 8137) An Act relating to Providence Country Day School.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(2000-H 8231) An Act relating to the Bradford Fire District.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

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

(00-S 2027 as amended) An Act relating to property tax relief- historical residences.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2587 as amended) An Act relating to the retirement system- membership and service credits.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2918) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public finance - public corporation debt management.

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 3002) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7010) An Act relating to lobbying.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7380 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles special stops.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7507) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to elections - ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7529) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7592 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation the Advice and Consent of the Senate be given to the following:

Appointment of John Pagliaro of Warwick (Representing Municipality with population over 60,000) VICE Armand J. Desvoyaux 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 Marc Lowenstein of Barrington (Representing persons with disabilities) 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 Randall L. Collins, Jr. of East Providence (Representing landscape 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.

Appointment of Richard S. Harrison of Warwick (Representing the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring June 1, 2003.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Paul M. DePace, P.E. of East Greenwich (Representing persons with disabilities) VICE Donald G. Jacques to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2003.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar. TRANSFER OF BILLS

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Corporations to the Committee on Special Legislation:

(00-S 2122) An Act relating to commercial fisheries.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Finance to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare:

(00-S 7612 as amended) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island student investment initiative.

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

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Izzo, Irons, Roberts, Kelly, Lenihan and others present (00-S 3033) An Act relating to Health Reform, R.I. 2000 - RIte Care stabilization, small employer insurance reform, and health insurers' accountability.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Kelly presents (00-S 3034) Senate Resolution honoring Stuart B. Mundy for receiving the tribute of the National Labor Division's State of Israel Bonds Award.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senator Walsh presents (00-S 3035) An Act authorizing the town of Charlestown to finance the acquisition, preservation or protection of open space or any interest therein alone or in conjunction with federal agencies, state agencies, land conservancies, land trusts or preservation organizations for preservation, groundwater protection or the development of public recreational facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Felag and Gibbs present (00-S 3036) An Act authorizing the town of Portsmouth to finance the construction of an athletic facility at Portsmouth High School by the issuance of not more than $3,500,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Connors, Issa, Oster and Badeau present (00-S 3037) An Act authorizing the town of Cumberland to issue general obligation bonds and notes for the purpose of acquiring and preserving open space and acquiring, preserving, restoring or improving recreational areas, and to issue not more than $1,500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Connors, Issa, Oster and Badeau present (00-S 3038) An Act relating to fire districts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Connors, Issa, Oster and Badeau present (00-S 3039) An Act authorizing the town of Cumberland to finance construction of additions, renovations and repairs to the public schools and public buildings in the town, including the furnishing of equipment and furniture in connection therewith and the provision of architectural, engineering, surveying and other services necessary or appropriate therefor, and to issue not more than $3,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Kells presents (00-S 3040) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of One Stop Hardware of Providence, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Senators Cote, Celona, Tocco, Irons, Graziano and others present (00-S 3041) Senate Resolution calling upon all Rhode Island communities to join in the promotion of Project Homesafe.

Senator Cote requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Cote, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senator Sosnowski presents (00-S 3042) An Act authorizing the town of New Shoreham to finance the acquisition of open space for preservation and groundwater protection and the development of public recreational facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $1,000,000 bonds and/ or notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Patterson and Lenihan present (00-S 3043) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance the acquisition of development rights to farmland and other real estate and to issue not more than $4,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Perry and Roney present (00-S 3044) An Act relating to solemnization of marriage.

Senator Perry requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Perry, seconded by Senator Roney, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, 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.'

NAYS -0.

Senators Irons and Kelly present (00-S 3045) An Act relating to uniform relocation payments.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Patterson, Lenihan, Connors, Bates, Parella and others present (00-S 3046) Senate Resolution honoring the Rhode Island Members of the West Point Graduating Class of 2000.

Senator Patterson requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Patterson, 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 Algiere, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a voice vote:

1.(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.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (00-S 2210) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to Children, Youth and Families Department - child restraints.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 22, 2000.

2.(00-S 2972) An Act relating to the town of Jamestown.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Kelly.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2972)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2972) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN", as follows:

(1) On page 2, line 22, by deleting the word "for" and inserting in place thereof the words: "where he or she resided during".

(2) On page 3, line 5, by deleting the word and numerals "section 44-3-2" and inserting in place thereof the words "subsection (e) of this section".

(3) On page 3, line 9, by deleting the word and numerals "section 44-3-1" and inserting in place thereof the words "subsection (b) of this section".

Respectfully submitted,

M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Cicilline, read and passed as amended, 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, 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.

NAYS -0.

3.(00-S 2885 as amended) An Act relating to the state building code.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 21, 2000.

4.(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.

Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Kelly, Walton, Roberts, Goodwin, Paiva Weed and others.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Walton, Perry and Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2966) (Substitute "A" as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2966) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES," as follows:

1. On page 2, delete line 25 and insert in lieu thereof the following language: "(3) The reason for the stop;".

2. On page 3, line 8, delete the words "January 1, 2001" and insert in lieu thereof the words "January 16, 2001".

3. On page 3, line 20, delete the words "twenty (20) months" and in lieu thereof the words "twenty-four (24) months".

4. On page 3, line 21, delete the words "twenty-four (24) months" and insert in lieu thereof the words "twenty-eight (28) months".

5. On page 3, lines 22 through 29, delete the following language: "provided, however, the time frame for the collection of data may be reduced if, after one year of data collection the Attorney General with the advice of the committee determine that the data collected within the first twelve (12) months is sufficient to form a conclusion as to whether racial profiling is or is not occurring, and the Attorney General promulgates a regulation which authorizes a reduction of the time frame pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. In such event, the report required by this subsection shall be submitted not later than four (4) months after the data collection has concluded".

6. On page 4, line 4, delete the words "one (1) month" and insert in lieu thereof the words "ninety (00) days".

7. On page 4, line 6, delete the words "chapter" and insert in lieu thereof the word act

8. On page 4, line 10, immediately before the word "chapter," delete the word "the',and insert in lieu thereof the word "this".

9. On page 4, line 13, delete the word "additional".

10. On page 4, insert the following language between lines 14 and 15:

"(h) The department of attorney general shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 37-2 of the general laws in connection with its procurement of equipment and services necessary to the implementation of this act."

Respectfully submitted,

M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49

Senators Patterson, Paiva Weed, Blais and Flynn discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend prevails 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, 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.

NAYS -0.

Senators Cicilline, Alves, Parella, Walton, Kelly, Graziano, Paiva Weed and Perry discuss the act.

Upon motion of Senator Perry, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed and Kelly, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 5 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 5: Senators Alves, Damiani, Graziano, McCaffrey, Walaska.

5.(00-S 2666) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - suspension or revocation of licenses.

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

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Walton, Kells, Walsh, Patterson and others.

Senator Patterson discusses 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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, 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.

6.(2000-H 8211) An Act in amendment of the Quinnville Fire District in the town of Lincoln.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Oster moves passage, seconded by Senators Fogarty and Cicilline.

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, 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.

7.(2000-H 7676 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 22, 2000.

8.(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".

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Patterson and Graziano.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, 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 Algiere, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patter-son, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

9.(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".

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Cote, Coderre, Tocco, Walsh and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative, and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Montalbano.

10.(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.

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

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patter-son, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11.(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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

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 - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton

NAYS -0.

12.(2000-H 7633) An Act relating to businesses and professions- employment agencies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Algiere.

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13.(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.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senator Blais.

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

14.(2000-H 7715) An Act relating to town and city sealers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senator Blais.

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15.(2000-H 7916) An Act relating to incorporation of United Electric Power Company.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Blais, Breene, 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, Revens, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

16.(2000-H 7649) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senator Izzo.

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts. Honey, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

17.(2000-H 7789) An Act relating to aeronautics - uniform aeronautical regulatory act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco and Walaska.

Senators Patterson, Parella, Irons and Lenihan discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Blais, Breene, 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, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

18.(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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

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 Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

19.(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.

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco and Graziano.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Blais, Breene, 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

20.(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.

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

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Breene, 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.

21.(2000-H 6838) An Act relating to title to real estate- trusts.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

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 Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, 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.

22.(2000-H 6841) An Act relating to criminals - correctional institutions - parole.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano and Damiani.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, 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, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

23.(2000-H 7308) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to cities and towns - Rhode Island development fee act.

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

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

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 Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, 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.

24.(2000-H 7372) (Substitute B") An Act relating to suspension or revocation of licenses - violations.

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

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, 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.

25.(2000-H 7381) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -suspension or revocation of licenses.

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

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Graziano, Felag and Tocco.

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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, 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.

26.(2000-H 7430) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation.

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 Coderre and Roberts.

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, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, 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.

27.(2000-H 7433 as amended) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco and Walsh.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, 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, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

28.(2000-H 7560) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- cigarette tax.

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

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed and Lenihan.

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, Blais, Breene, 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.

29.(2000-H 7575) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic assault.

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

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, McDonald and Roberts.

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

YEAS 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, 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.

30.(2000-H 7630) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Blais, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis( Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

31.(2000-H 7796) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 22, 2000.

32.(2000-H 7907) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to mobile and manufactured homes.

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 Graziano, Oster and Perry.

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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, 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, Pea, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Honey, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

33.(2000-H 7949) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to uniform controlled substances.

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

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts, Perry Cicilline and Irons.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 27 Senators voting in the affirmative and 16 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 27: Senators Algiere, Blais, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 16: Senators Alves, Breene, Celona, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Flynn, Graziano, Issa, Kells, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Patterson, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Walaska.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Irons 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 today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

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

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Thursday, June 22, 2000, at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters and

(2000-H 8041),

(2000-H 8211),

(2000-H 7962) and

(2000-H 8253) 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 5:50 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

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INVOCATION

SENATOR MICHAEL J. FLYNN

God, our Creator, we beseech you to fit us for today's work and for the work in days ahead. May we profit by this moment by being still and knowing that You alone are sufficient for all our needs. Amen.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 21, 2000;

1. Appointment of John Pagliaro of Warwick (Representing Municipality with population over 60,000) VICE Armand J. Desvoyaux 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 appointment.

2. Reappointment of Marc Lowenstein of Barrington (Representing persons with disabilities) 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. Appointment of Paul M. DePace, P.E. of East Greenwich (Representing persons with disabilities) VICE Donald G. Jacques 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 appointment.

4. Reappointment of Randall L. Collins, Jr. of East Providence (Representing landscape 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.

5. Appointment of Richard S. Harrison of Warwick (Representing the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring June 1, 2003.

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

6. (00-S 2996) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the Department of Environmental Management and the Division of Motor Vehicles to investigate Rhode Island authorized inspection repair stations' claims.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7.(00-S 3040) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of One Stop Hardware of Providence, Inc.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

8.(2000-H 8137) An Act relating to Providence Country Day School.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

9.(2000-H 8231) An Act relating to the Bradford Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

10.(2000-H 8365) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Visuals Photography, Inc.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

11.(2000-H 8368) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of F.W.A. Heirs, Inc.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 20, 2000

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 21, 2000:

1.(00-S 2885 as amended) An Act relating to the state building and fire code.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

2.(00-S 2134) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance - work on holidays and Sundays.

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

3.(00-S 2595) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

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

4.(00-S 2723) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - minimum wages.

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

5.(00-S 3000) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -workers' compensation.

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

6.(2000-H 6927) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

7.(2000-H 7004) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance - work on holidays and Sundays.

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

8.(2000-H 7138) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - child day care centers.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

9.(2000-H 7210) An Act relating to civil rights of persons with disabilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

10.(2000-H 7274) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to roofing contractors.

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

11.(2000-H 7377 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

12.(2000-H 7397 as amended) An Act relating to education curriculum.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

13.(2000-H 7456) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -division of occupational safety.

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

14.(2000-H 7462) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions -physician assistants.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

15.(2000-H 7463 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - long term care coordinating council.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

16.(2000-H 7465) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential care and assisted living facility licensing act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

17.(2000-H 7466) An Act relating to education - children with disabilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

18.(2000-H 7660 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety health care quality steering committee.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

19.(2000-H 7706) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler contractors and journeypersons sprinkler fitters, sheet metal contractors and journeypersons and oil heat contractors.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.

20.(2000-H 8144) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to days of special observance.

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

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 22, 2000:

1. (00-S 2210) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to Children, Youth and Families Department - child restraints.

Ordered on the Calendar.

2.(2000-H 7676 as amended) An Act relating to refuse disposal licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

3. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6.(2000-H 7920) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.

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

7. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9.(00-S 3002) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10.(00-S 2918) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public finance public corporation debt management.

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

11.(2000-H 7010) An Act relating to lobbying.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

12.(2000-H 8130) An Act relating to town housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

13.(00-S 2587 as amended) An Act relating to the retirement system - membership and service credits.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

14.(2000-H 8123) An Act relating to towns and cities - optional retirement for police/ firefighters.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

15.(00-S 2027 as amended) An Act relating to property tax relief historical residences.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

16. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17.(2000-H 8198) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 ($3,500,000 of which shall be to preserve open space and $500,000 of which shall be to acquire recreation land).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

18.(2000-H 8139 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - tri-town economic opportunity committee.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

19.(2000-H 7919) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.

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

20.(2000-H 7592 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

21.(2000-H 7529) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.

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

22.(2000-H 7507) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to elections - ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.

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

23.(2000-H 7380 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles special stops.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

24.(2000-H 7796) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 20, 2000

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