SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, June 27, 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. 63 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 Sixty-third Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 3:10 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 50 Senators present and 0 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 50: 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton,

ABSENT - 0.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Kelly, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the fl ag.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator Flynn, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Monsignor Robert Newbold.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, signed and approved June 23, 2000, by His Excellency, the Governor:

(00-S 2822) 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.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

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 23, 2000:

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

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 7128) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry cruelty to animals.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7220) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to textbooks.

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

REPORT OF COMMITTEE
TRANSFER OF BILLS

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Labor:

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

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (00-S 3054) Joint Resolution declaring and consenting to a recess of the General Assembly.

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, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senators Gibbs and Paiva Weed present (00-S 3055) An Act authorizing the town of Middletown to borrow up to $3,500,000 for the purpose of financing road construction and drainage improvements through the issuance of its general obligation notes or bonds.

Senator Gibbs requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Gibbs, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey. Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Senators Gibbs and Paiva Weed present (00-S 3056) An Act authorizing the town of Middletown to borrow up to $4,392,000 for the purpose of financing school repairs and capital improvements through the issuance of its general obligation notes or bonds.

Senator Gibbs requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Gibbs, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo. Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts. Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Senators Gibbs and Paiva Weed present (00-S 3057) An Act authorizing the town of Middletown to borrow up to $1,000,000 for the purpose of financing the construction of sewers and sewerage systems through the issuance of its general obligation notes or bonds including but not limited to, any notes or bonds issued pursuant to financing agreement with the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.

Senator Gibbs requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Gibbs, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Senators Felag, Enos, Bates, Paiva Weed, Irons and others present (00-S 3058) An Act relating to state affairs and government- East Bay Economic Initiative.

Senator Felag requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Felag, seconded by Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 37: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -fl.

Senators Lenihan, Irons, Roberts, Paiva Weed, Roney and others present (00-S 3059) An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measure and appointment on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:

1. Appointment of Kenneth Aurecchia of Johnston VICE Louis Perrotta to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2002.

2.(00-S 2954) An Act relating to the Bonnet Shores Fire District.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows'.

1. Appointment of John H. Hardiman, Esquire of Providence VICE Stephen P. Nugent, Esquire as Public Defender for a term expiring February 1, 2001.

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

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Kelly, Coderre, Cicilline, DaPonte, Enos, Igliozzi, Badeau and many others, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this appointment.

Senator Kelly discusses the confirmation.

By unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo. Goodwin. Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator Goodwin, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber John Hardiman, newly confirmed Public Defender.

2.(00-S 2587 as amended) An Act relating to the retirement system - membership and service credits.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Celona and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -N

3.(00-S 2989) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - public defender.

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

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed and many 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 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -O.

4.(00-S 3006) An Act making an appropriation to pay certain claims.

Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims recommends passage.

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Tocco, Sosnowski, Bates and others.

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

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

12.(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.

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

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -A

7.(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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator McCaffrey.

Senator Irons, seconded by Senator McCaffrey, offers an oral motion to amend.

The motion to amend prevails 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator McCaffrey, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

13.(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.

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 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting i.n the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patter-son, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

14.(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.

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

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

NAYS -O.

15.(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.

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

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Perry.

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, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -fl.

16.(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.

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

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

NAYS -O.

17.(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.

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

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

NAYS -O.

18.(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.

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

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS 0.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the Senate will consider the following acts from the Calendar for Wednesday, June 28, 200(3 as follows:

21. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Gibbs.

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

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

22. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Revens.

The act is read and passed, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

23. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Revens.

The act is read and passed, 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, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -DC

24. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Revens.

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, 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, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication: STATE oF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate:

I, Mary A. Parella, under oath depose and say.

1. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 36-14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill '-00-S 3023), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

4. I request that I be excused from voting, deliberating or taking action on the matter.

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because I have a conflict of interest as follows.

Property owned by my family may be benefitted by this bill.

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge.

MARY A. PARELLA

Senator . District 45 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of June, 2000.

JEFFREY LANPHEAR
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

25. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Felag.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

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

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Parella.

28. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Walsh.

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

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

29. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Felag.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

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

NAYS - 0.

30. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors and Issa.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

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

NAYS -0.

31. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors and Issa.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, 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, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

32. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

33. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Patterson.

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

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

45.(2000-H 7783) An Act in amendment of and in addition to Chapter 55 of the Public Laws, 1958, as amended, entitled, "An Act authorizing the towns of Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton, to join a regional school district, incorporating said regional school district, and providing for the issuance of bonds, construction and operation of a regional school system for the joint use of the participating towns, within said regional school district established by this act" and authorizing the Chariho Regional School District to issue (A) not more than $12,000?000 bonds and notes for the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of two or three new elementary schools (Kindergarten through Grade 5), (B) not more than $17,000,000 bonds and notes for land acquisition, additions to, renovation and equipping of the existing Chariho High School (Grades 9 through 12), and (C) not more than $8,500,000 bonds and notes for the renovation and equipping of the existing Ashaway, Charlestown, Hope Valley and Richmond Elementary Schools (Kindergarten through Grade 5).

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Walsh.

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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

48.(2000-H 8006) An Act authorizing the town of New Shoreham to finance additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs and to finance the purchase of furnishing and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $4,963,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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, Bates, Blais, 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, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

50.(2000-H 8147) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the renovation and expansion of buildings and park facilities at the town hall and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, 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, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

51.(2000-H 8148) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the renovation and/or replacement of the roof of the South Road School and to issue not more than $400,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

52.(2000-H 8149) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multi-use playfields and park facilities on property located in Green Hill and to issue not more than $600,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

53.(2000-H 8150) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multi-use playfields, bikeways and park facilities on property located off Broad Rock Road and to issue not more than $1,100,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

54.(2000-H 8151) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance public works capital improvement projects and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

55.(2000-H 8152) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for open space, recreation and agricultural purposes and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

57.(2000-H 8301) 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator McCaffrey.

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, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

58.(2000-H 8303) 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Gallo.

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, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Reverts, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

59.(2000-H 8307) 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 in concurrence.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senator Gallo.

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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

60.(2000-H 8308) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration and equipping of playgrounds and athletic fields by the issuance of not more than $2,400,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Izzo.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, 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, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

61.(2000-H 8309) 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 in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Gallo.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, 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, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

62.(2000-H 8310) 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 in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Gallo.

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, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo. Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens. Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton

NAYS -0.

63.(2000-H 8311) 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 in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo and Roberts.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, 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, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

64.(2000-H 8312) 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 in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.

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 Alves, Bates, Blais, 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, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

1.(00-S 2089) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Department of Children, Youth and Families.

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

Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano an)d Felag.

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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

2.(00-S 2098) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state agencies and public corporation financial integrity and accountability.

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

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

Senators Alves and Enos discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau. Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo. Gibbs. Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella. Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio. Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh. Walton.

NAYS -0.

4.(00-S 2159) An Act relating to state affairs and government- mounted video/audio surveillance cameras - State Police.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells and Damiani.

The act is read and passed, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani. DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs. Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7.(00-S 2240) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act - eligible drugs.

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

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senator Perry.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

8.(00-S 2280) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

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

Senator Bates modes passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Sosnowski, Roberts 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 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

9.(00-S 2290 as amended) An Act relating to human services- medical assistance.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senator Lenihan.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani. DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi. Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McCaffrey, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson. Perry. Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

10.(00-S 2387) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- requiring certain schools to institute a breakfast program.

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

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Coderre, Walton and many others.

Senator Patterson discusses the act.

Senator Patterson, seconded by Senator Blais, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(00-S 2387) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (00-S 2387) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - REQUIRING CERTAIN SCHOOLS TO INSTITUTE A BREAKFAST PROGRAM", as follows:

By adding the following language on page 1, after line 12:

All costs, including incidental and administrative costs, incurred by a school district to administer or provide free and reduced price breakfasts shall be reimbursed to the school district by the state.

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN PATTERSON
Senator, District 23

Senators Lenihan, Cicilline, Walaska, Coderre, Blais and Roberts discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 17 Senators voting in the affirmative and 28 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 11: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Flynn, Gibbs, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Patterson, Raptakis, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 28: Senators Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walton.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

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

NAYS - 1: Senator Patterson.

11. (00-S 2501 as amended) An Act relating to the Corrections Department.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Lenihan and others.

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

NAYS -0.

12.(00-S 2528) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services.

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

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Roney and Lenihan.

The bill marked Substitute "A' is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13.(00-S 2529) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services health care for the elderly and disabled residents.

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

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Roney, Walsh, Sosnowski, Tocco 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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

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

NAYS -0.

14.(00-S 2574) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - public access defibrillation.

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

Senator Kelly moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Perry, Damiani, Lenihan and others.

Senator Raptakis 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 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo. Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15.(00-S 2675) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation - investment tax credit.

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

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Irons and Graziano.

The bill marked Substitute A is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

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

NAYS -0.

16.(00-S 2688) An Act relating to the Downcity section of Providence.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Goodwin and Kells.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, 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.

17. (00-S 2760) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Board of Governors for Higher Education.

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

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Sosnowski 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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

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

NAYS -0.

18.(00-S 2840) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public assistance.

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

Senator DaPonte moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan 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 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

19.(00-S 2863) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

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

Senator Kelly moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, DaPonte, Fogarty, Algiere 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 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, 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.

20. (00-S 2898) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act making an appropriation of $96,00(3 for the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC.

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

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Issa, Patterson, Fogarty and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, 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.

Without objection, the Senate reverts back to today's Calendar.

6.(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.

Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed.

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 44 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - I: Senator Irons.

7.

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Oster, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 28, 2000.

8.(2000-H 7139) (Substitute "B An Act relating to Children, Youth and Families Department.

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 Senators Cicilline and Graziano.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote. Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo. Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

9.(2000-H 7162) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

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

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, 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.

10.(2000-H 7750) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to termination of parental rights.

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

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

Senators Donelan, Paiva Weed, Blais, Issa and Cicilline discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote 'with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 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, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11.(2000-H 8069) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator McDonald and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, 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.

Without objection, the Senate reverts back to the Calendar for Wednesday, June 28, 2000.

3.(00-S 2122) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial fisheries.

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

Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Sosnowski, Walsh, Paiva Weed 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 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 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, Patterson. Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio. Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5.(00-S 2176) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 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, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

6.(00-S 2193) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services- public assistance.

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

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

26.(00-S 3031) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

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, Perry. Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

27.(00-S 3032) An Act relating to city housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 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, Patterson. Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio. Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

34.(2000-H 7050) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to establishing the Smithfield Land Trust.

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

Senator Flynn moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors. Cote, Damiani, 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, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

35.(2000-H 7243) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to highways- construction and maintenance.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senator Flynn moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.

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 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

36.,

(2000-H 7298) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.

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

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator 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 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 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, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

37.(2000-H 7332) Act relating to public buildings.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre and Montalbano.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Enos, Felag, Flynn. Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry. Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco. Walaska. Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

38.(2000-H 7344) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to commercial law - electronic commerce security act.

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

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

39.(2000-H 7365) An Act establishing a North Providence Land Trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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

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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

40.(2000-H 7373) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

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

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator 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 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, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

41.(2000-H 7540) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -motor vehicle offenses.

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

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

42.(2000-H 7562) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to automobile excise tax.

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

Senator Lenihan 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 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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo. Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano. Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens. Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

43.(2000-H 7579 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations- divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Graziano.

The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn. Fogarty, Galla, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Petty, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

44.(2000-H 7613 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - refuse disposal.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos. 'The act is 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, 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, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

46.(2000-H 7861) An Act relating to criminal offenses - jails and prisons.

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

YEAS 47: 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, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

47.(2000-H 8005 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses- weapons.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

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

49.(2000-H 8066) An Act relating to health and safety board of certification of operators of public water supply facilities.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, 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, 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, Tocco, Walaska. Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

56.(2000-H 8196) An Act in amendment of Chapter 12 of the public laws of 1987 of the State of Rhode Island entitled "An Act to incorporate the Ashaway Fire District."

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Walsh.

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

NAYS -0.

CONTINUOUS CALENDAR

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the Senate will operate on a Continuous Calendar.

Without objection, so ordered.

AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET

Senator Lenihan announces, that in accordance with Senate rules, all proposed floor amendments to the State Budget, must be received by the
Clerk of the Senate
, Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr., prior to 10:00 o'clock A.M. on Thursday, June 29, 2000, in order to be considered by the full Senate.

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 28, 2000, at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the Room 212 of the State House.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters, all House matters that have been amended by the Senate, and all Bond issues on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

PERSONAL PRIVILEGE

Senator Irons, recognized on a point of personal privilege, addresses the Senate regarding a recent newspaper article.

RECESS

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent the Senate stands at recess at 4:38 o'clock P.M. until the call of the chair in order to receive committee reports and messages from the Honorable House of Representatives.

CALLED TO ORDER

The Senate is called to order at 3:26 o'clock P.M. on Wednesday, June 28, 2000, by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, announces that the following Committee Reports and transmittals from the House of Representatives were received on Tuesday, June 27, 2000 and acted on as follows:

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 3011) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration and equipping of playgrounds and athletic fields by the issuance of not more than $2,400,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 3028) An Act relating to the town charter of the town of North Providence.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 3038) An Act relating to fire districts.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 3045) An Act relating to uniform relocation payments.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6760) An Act relating to Sunday business pharmacies.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7167) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles consumer enforcement of motor vehicle warranties.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7574) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7909) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health insurance coverage termination of children's benefits.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8178) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Academy Science Center, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8336) 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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8337) 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.

(2000-H 8338) An Act amending the charter of the town of North Providence.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8342) 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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8343) 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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8344) An Act relating to the town of Cumberland.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8345) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Preservation Society of Pawtucket.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8347) 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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

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

(00-S 2726) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to textbooks.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7231) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Corrections Department.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7270) An Act relating to bank taxes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7348) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7556) An Act relating to taxation -situs and ownership of taxable property.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7726) An Act relating to public records.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7862) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act making appropriations in support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8016) An Act relating to the Downcity section of Providence.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8051) An Act relating to sales tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8078) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8369) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(2000-H 6866) (Substitute cc An Act relating to campaign contributions- expenditure reporting.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7003) An Act relating to criminal offenses - false personation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7079) An Act relating to state affairs and government - gang violence prevention advisory committee.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7137) An Act relating to state affairs and government- sheriffs.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7279) (Substitute cc An Act relating to criminal procedure- victim's rights.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7295) An Act relating to works of arts - artists' rights.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7296) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to indictments, informations and complaints.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7388) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7393) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - durable power of attorney for health care.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7718 as amended) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7719) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles registration of vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7926) An Act relating to domestic relations - custody of children.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7938) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to probate practice and procedure -guardianships.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8031) An Act relating to small claims and consumer claims.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8182) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- courts - court administration.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8346) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(00-S 2990) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Appointment of Dana Newbrook of Cumberland (Architect) VICE Alfred Kozar to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Dianne Connor of East Greenwich VICE Judge Constance Messore as Judge of the Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Jean Stover of Bristol VICE Cleon E. Harvey to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of John St. Sauveur of North Smithfield to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Michael A. Salvadore, Jr. of Warwick VICE Jerry W. Ligon to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of William C. Kennedy of Coventry VICE Barry Schiller to the Board of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for a term expiring April 1, 2002.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Marilyn Shannon McConaghy of Pawtucket VICE Tom Schumpert as Director of the Department of Business Regulation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of William Robinson of East Greenwich VICE Jack Keigwin to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of John Inniss Howell, Jr. of Warwick VICE Alfred S. Budnick to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2003.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(00-S 2139) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

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

Also:

(00-S 2265 as amended) An Act relating to civil rights.

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

Also:

(00-S 2519) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

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

Also:

(00-S 2538 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

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

Also:

(00-S 2935 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to develop a long term plan to ensure an adequate pool of certified nursing assistants.

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

Also:

(2000-H 8092) An Act relating to the board of dental examiners.

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

Also:

(2000-H 8387) An Act relating to retail -licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(00-S 2518 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - open meetings.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(00-S 2656 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- special stops required.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(00-S 2769 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- adjudication of traffic offenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8339) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - construction of port facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8340) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing - commercial fishing - licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also: cc

(2000-H 7696) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to rates of payment to nursing facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 8075) (Substitute cc An Act relating to retirement of municipal employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 7995) An Act relating to employment security.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(2000-H 7998) An Act relating to employment security - administrative funding.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(00-S 2794 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance rental vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(00-S 2862) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to personal watercraft regulations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

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

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8360) (Substitute "A" as amended) 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.

Also:

(2000-H 6899) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to Rhode Island Climate Change Initiative.

Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(2000-H 6990) An Act relating to military affairs and defense- extension of veterans' benefits. Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(2000-H 7557) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veterans' Home. Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(2000-H 7744) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative adjudication for environmental matters.

Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(00-S 2269) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections - ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(00-S 2740) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts - Family Court.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(00-S 2806) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - right-of-way of fire companies.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8100 as amended) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $8,052.75 to pay the claim of Georgiaville Baptist Church, 100 Farnum Pike, P.O. Box 17474, Esmond, Rhode Island 02912-0705.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8354) 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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8355) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Westerly Cinema, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 3:27 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR PAUL S. KELLY

Almighty God, guide the members of this Senate through the new challenges and fresh opportunities by the light of thy truth. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 28, 2000:

1. Appointment of Dana Newbrook of Cumberland (Architect) VICE Alfred Kozar to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review.

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

2. Appointment of Dianne Connor of East Greenwich VICE Judge Constance Messore as Judge of the Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court.

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

3. Appointment of Jean Stover of Bristol VICE Cleon E. Harvey to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2001.

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

4. Reappointment of John St. Sauveur of North Smithfield to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2001.

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

5. Appointment of Michael A. Salvadore, Jr. of Warwick VICE Jerry W. Ligon to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2001.

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

6. Appointment of William C. Kennedy of Coventry VICE Barry Schiller to the Board of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for a term expiring April 1, 2002.

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

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 27, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 28, 2000:

1. Appointment of Marilyn Shannon McConaghy of Pawtucket VICE Tom Schumpert as Director of the Department of Business Regulation.

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

2. Appointment of William Robinson of East Greenwich VICE Jack Keigwin 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 appointment.

3. Appointment of John Inniss Howell, Jr. of Warwick VICE Alfred 5. Budnick 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 appointment.

4.(00-S 2193) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services- public assistance.

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

5.(2000-H 8130) An Act relating to town housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

6.(00-S 2269) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections - ballots for blind and visually impaired voters.

Ordered on the Calendar.

7.(00-S 2726) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to textbooks.

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

8.(00-S 2740) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts - Family Court.

Ordered on the Calendar.

9.(00-S 2806) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles right-of-way of fire companies.

Ordered on the Calendar.

10.(00-S 2990 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

11. (00-S 3011) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to finance the construction, improvement, renovation, repair, alteration and equipping of playgrounds and athletic fields by the issuance of not more than $2,400,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12.(00-S 3028) An Act relating to the town charter of the town of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13.(00-S 3038) An Act relating to fire districts.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

14.(00-S 3045) An Act relating to uniform relocation payments.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15.(2000-H 6760) An Act relating to Sunday business - pharmacies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

16.(2000-H 6866) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to campaign contributions - expenditure reporting.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc A''

17.(2000-H 6871) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $420.82 to pay the claim of Robert Bodish of 12-B Windermere Avenue, Vernon, Connecticut 06066. Ordered to be placed on the Senate Calendar.

18.(2000-H 6977) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the Department of Children, Youth and Families.

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

19.(2000-H 7003) An Act relating to criminal offenses - false personation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

20.(2000-H 7074) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property tax relief - historic residences.

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

21.(2000-H 7079) An Act relating to state affairs and government- gang violence prevention advisory committee.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

22.(2000-H 7137 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - sheriffs.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

23.(2000-H 7167) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - consumer enforcement of motor vehicle warranties.

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

24.(2000-H 7207) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- boarding of horses.

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

25.(2000-H 7231) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Corrections Department.

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

26.(2000-H 7246) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- teachers' retirement.

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

27.(2000-H 7270) An Act relating to bank taxes.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

28.(2000-H 7279) (Substitute cc An Act relating to criminal procedure - victim's rights.

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

29.(2000-H 7295) An Act relating to works of arts - artists' rights.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

30.(2000-H 7296) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to indictments, informations and complaints.

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

31.(2000-H 7336) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public access - defibrillation.

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

32.(2000-H 7348) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

33.(2000-H 7388) (Substitute cc B An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

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

34.(2000-H 7393) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety durable power of attorney for health care.

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

35.(2000-H 7401) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state agencies and public corporation financial integrity and accountability.

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

36.(2000-H 7485) An Act relating to public employees.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

37.(2000-H 7493) (Substitute cc An Act relating to state funds.

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

38.(2000-H 7497) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public assistance.

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

39.(2000-H 7556) An Act relating to taxation - situs and ownership of taxable property.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

40.(2000-H 7574) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

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

41.(2000-H 7623) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

42.(2000-H 7627) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- investment tax credit.

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

43.(2000-H 7718 as amended) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

44.(2000-H 7719) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- registration of vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

45.(2000-H 7726) An Act relating to public records.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

46.(2000-H 7862) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act making an appropriations in support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.

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

47.(2000-H 7909) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health insurance coverage -termination of children's benefits.

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

48.(2000-H 7910) An Act relating to public officers and employees- merit system.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

49.(2000-H 7926) An Act relating to domestic relations - custody of children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

50.(2000-H 7938) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to probate practice and procedure guardianships.

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

51.(2000-H 8016) An Act relating to the Downcity section of Providence.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

52.(2000-H 8031) An Act relating to small claims and consumer claims.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

53.(2000-H 8049) An Act relating to tree wardens.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

54.(2000-H 8051) An Act relating to sales tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

55.(2000-H 8078) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

56.(2000-H 8080) An Act establishing a Warwick land trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

57.(2000-H 8100 as amended) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $8,052.75 to pay the claim of Georgiaville Baptist Church, 100 Farnum Pike, P.O. Box 17474, Esmond, Rhode Island 02912-0705.

Ordered on the Calendar.

58.(2000-H 8178) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Academy Science Center, Inc.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

59.(2000-H 8181) An Act relating to property subject to taxation- tax exemptions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

60.(2000-H 8182) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- courts - court administration.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

61.(2000-H 8202) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

62.(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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

63.(2000-H 8330) An Act relating to highways - highways by grant or use.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

64.(2000-H 8336) 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

65.(2000-H 8337) 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 in concurrence.

66.(2000-H 8338) An Act amending the charter of the town of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

67.(2000-H 8342) 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

68.(2000-H 8343) 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

69.(2000-H 8344) An Act relating to the town of Cumberland.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

70.(2000-H 8345) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Preservation Society of Pawtucket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

71.(2000-H 8346) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

72.(2000-H 8347) 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

73.(2000-H 8354) 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.

Ordered on the Calendar.

74.(2000-H 8355) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Westerly Cinema, Inc.

Ordered on the Calendar.

75.(2000-H 8369) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 27, 2000

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