SENATE JOURNALS - Wednesday, June 28, 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. 64 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 Sixty-fourth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 3:28 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, Patter son, 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 flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 22, 2000 proceedings is read in part.

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

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator McBurney, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Lussier and their children Alexandria Lussier and Robby Lussier, grandchildren of Senator Badeau.

Upon suggestion of Senators Tocco, Graziano, Fogarty, Kells, Damiani, Izzo and Kelly, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber members of the Johnston Police Department whose tenacious and tireless perseverance led to a swift resolution in the investigation of the June 9th murders of two innocent young adults, Chief Richard 5. Tamburini, Captain David M. aRusso, Detectives Melvin D. Steppo, Carl J. Tirocchi, Albert A. Faella, Raymond J. Pingitore, Joseph Arcuri, Jr., Michael A. Petrucci, John L. Nardolillo, Jr., Alan J. Ross, Bernard J. Pisaturo, David G. DeTora, Sr. and William F. Warren.

Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Patrick McBurney and Mackenzie McBurney, children of Senator McBurney.

Upon suggestion of Senator Tocco, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Tina aRusso, wife of former Mayor Ralph aRusso.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(00-S 2637) (Substitute "A,,) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

FROM THE DESK

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following act is removed from the desk and placed on the Calendar:

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Tocco, Igliozzi, Graziano, Celona, Kells and others present (00-S 3060) Senate Resolution proclaiming June 28, 2000 as Johnston Police Department Day.

Senator Tocco requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Raptakis and Lenihan present (00-S 3061) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the consolidation of retail business permits and fee collection forms.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

I. 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.

Senator Irons, seconded by Senators Kelly, Enos, Coderre, Perry, Paiva Weed, Parella, Roney, Walton, Roberts, Tocco, Revens, Igliozzi, Badeau and many more, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this appointment.

Senators Graziano, McBurney, Revens, Kelly, Walton and Cicilline discuss the confirmation.

By unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Breene, 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, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

GUEST

Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Marilyn Shannon McConaghy, newly confirmed Director of the Department of Business Regulation.

CALENDAR

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.

Senator Lenihan, seconded by Senators Irons, Coderre, Paiva Weed, Revens, Celona, Roney and many others, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this appointment.

Senators Roney, Coderre and Irons discuss the confirmation.

By unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, 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, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

GUEST

Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber William Robinson of East Greenwich, newly confirmed member of the Board of Governors for Higher Education.

CALENDAR

3. 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.

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

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

Senator Coderre discusses the confirmation.

By unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, 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, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the Calendar is deferred to tomorrow.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Friday, June 30, 2000, at 1:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet on Thursday, June 29, 2000, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Commit-tee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

RECESS

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and by unanimous consent, the Senate stands at recess at 4:02 o'clock P.M. until the call of the chair in order to receive Committee Reports and transmittals from the House of Representatives.

CALLED TO ORDER

The Senate is called to order at 2:27 o'clock P.M. on Thursday, June 29, 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 June 28, 2000, and acted on as follows:

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6773) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety rights of nursing home patients.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6824 as amended) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6844 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety residential care and assisted living facility licensing act and rights of nursing home patients.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6893) An Act relating to education -curriculum.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6942 as amended) Joint Resolution urging cities and towns to create municipal cancer control task forces.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7161) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7216 as amended) An Act relating to lead poisoning.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7399) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7415) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7457) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7469) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -health care communications.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7476) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7612 as amended) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island student investment initiative.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7838) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - blindness.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8062) An Act relating to human services - rights to public facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(2000-H 6891) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and husbandry.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 6950) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - Sunday sales.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7641) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Information Resources Management Board.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7655) An Act relating to libraries.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7709) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - importation of wild animals.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 7711) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(2000-H 7772) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public buildings- public property and works.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 8256) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(2000-H 7501) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - state lottery.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(2000-H 6727 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - telephone sales solicitation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 7580) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to use of vehicles by law enforcement officers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8319) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - immunity from civil liability to architects, engineers, land surveyors and landscape architects.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8373) An Act relating to criminal procedure - mandatory protection and supervision of witnesses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(2000-H 8402) An Act relating to the Bonnet Shores Fire District. Read and ordered to be held on the desk.

Also:

(00-S 2067) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to businesses and professions - home inspectors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(00-S 2414) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(00-S 2470) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(00-S 2486) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

Also:

(00-S 2514 as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Whitsleblowers' Protective Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(00-S 2525 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(00-S 2643) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to criminal offenses- sexual offender registration and community notification.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 7342) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sexual offender registration.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 7692) An Act relating to exchange of information in support of child support collection.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8179) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the state building and fire code.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(2000-H 8247) An Act relating to assessment and taxation of new real estate construction in Narragansett.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8317) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of TLA Trust, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8334) An Act relating to city housing authorities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8335) An Act authorizing the town of Middletown, with the approval of the qualified electors, to issue bonds and notes for the construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of library facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8352) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Hurdis Drilling, Co., Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(2000-H 8401) An Act relating to the town of Charlestown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 2:28 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR PAUL S. KELLY

Heavenly Father, please bestow all good blessings on everyone here today. Help us to always remember that in Your eyes we are all "non.partisan in this light may we proceed in the hectic legislative days ahead of us.Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 29, 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
Wednesday, June 28, 2000

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 29, 2000:

1.(2000-H 7862) (Substitute A as amended) An Act making appropriations for the 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 Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

2.(00-S 2367) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.

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

3.(2000-H 7706) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler contractors and journeypersons sprinkler fitters, sheet metal contractors and journeypersons and oil heat contractors.

Ordered on the Calendar.

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 "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 on the 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 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 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 "B,,) An Act relating to criminal procedure - victim's rights.

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

47.(2000-H 7910) An Act relating to public officers and employees- merit system.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

48.(2000-H 7926) An Act relating to domestic relations - custody of children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

49.(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 "A" in concurrence.

50.(2000-H 8016) An Act relating to the Downcity section of Providence.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

51.(2000-H 8031) An Act relating to small claims and consumer claims.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

52.(2000-H 8049) An Act relating to tree wardens.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

53.(2000-H 8051) An Act relating to sales tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

54. (200(l-H 8078) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

55.(2000-H 8080) An Act establishing a Warwick land trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

56.(2000-H 8100 as amended) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $6,178.59 to pay the claim of Georgiaville Baptist Church, 100 Farnum Pike, P.O. Box 17474, Esmond, Rhode Island 02912-0705.

Ordered on the Calendar.

57.(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.

58.(2000-H 8181) An Act relating to property subject to taxation- tax exemptions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

59.(2000-H 8182) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- courts - court administration.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

60.(2000-H 8202) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

61.(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.

62.(2000-H 8330) An Act relating to highways - highways by grant or use.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

63.(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.

64.(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.

65.(2000-H 8338) An Act amending the charter of the town of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

66.(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.

67.(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.

68.(2000-H 8344) An Act relating to the town of Cumberland.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

69.(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.

70.(2000-H 8346) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

71.(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.

72.(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.

73.(2000-H 8355) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Westerly Cinema, Inc.

Ordered on the Calendar.

74.(2000-H 8369) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

75.(2000-H 6711) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety of pupils.

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

76.(2000-H 6773) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - rights of nursing home patients.

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

77.(2000-H 6824 as amended) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children proceedings in Family Court.

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

78.(2000-H 6844 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety residential care and assisted living facility licensing act and rights of nursing home patients.

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

79.(2000-H 6891) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and husbandry.

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

80.(2000-H 6893) An Act relating to education - curriculum.

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

81.(2000-H 6942 as amended) Joint Resolution urging cities and towns to create municipal cancer control task forces.

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

82.(2000-H 6950) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - Sunday sales.

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

83.(2000-H 7161) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

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

84.(2000-H 7216 as amended) An Act relating to lead poisoning.

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

85.(2000-H 7399) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

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

86.(2000-H 7415) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

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

87.(2000-H 7457) An Act relating to health and safety.

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

88.(2000-H 7469) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -health care communications.

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

89.(2000-H 7476) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety.

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

90.(2000-H 7612 as amended) An Act relating to education- Rhode Island student investment initiative.

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

91.(2000-H 7641) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Information Resources Management Board.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

92.(2000-H 7655) An Act relating to libraries.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

93.(2000-H 7709) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - importation of wild animals.

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

94.(2000-H 7711) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

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

95.(2000-H 7838) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - blindness.

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

96.(2000-H 8062) An Act relating to human services - rights to public facilities.

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

97.(2000-H 8172 as amended) An Act relating to the designation of the state yacht.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

98.(00-S 2067) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to businesses and professions - home inspectors.

Ordered on the Calendar.

99.(00-S 2139) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

Ordered on the Calendar.

100. (00-S 2265 as amended) An Act relating to civil rights.

Ordered on the Calendar.

101. (00-S 2414) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.

Ordered on the Calendar.

102. (00-S 2470) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.

Ordered on the Calendar.

103. (00-S 2486) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Ordered on the Calendar.

104. (00-S 2514 as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Whitsleblowers' Protective Act.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Also:

105. (00-S 2518 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government open meetings.

Ordered on the Calendar.

106. (00-S 2519) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Ordered on the Calendar.

107. (00-S 2525 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Ordered on the Calendar.

108. (00-S 2538 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Ordered on the Calendar.

109. (00-S 2643) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to criminal offenses - sexual offender registration and community notification.

Ordered on the Calendar.

110. (00-S 2656 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - special stops required.

Ordered on the Calendar.

111. (00-S 2794 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance - rental vehicles.

Ordered on the Calendar.

112. (00-S 2769 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - adjudication of traffic offenses.

Ordered on the Calendar.

113. (00-S 2862) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to personal watercraft regulations.

Ordered on the Calendar.

114. (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.

Ordered on the Calendar.

115. (2000-H 7220) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to textbooks.

Ordered on the Calendar.

116. (2000-H 7342) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sexual offender registration.

Ordered on the Calendar.

117. (2000-H 7692) An Act relating to exchange of information in support of child support collection.

Ordered on the Calendar.

118. (2000-H 8179) (Substitute A An Act relating to the state building and fire code.

Ordered on the Calendar.

119. (2000-H 8247) An Act relating to assessment and taxation of new real estate construction in Narragansett.

Ordered on the Calendar.

120. (2000-H 8317) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of TLA Trust, Inc.

Ordered on the Calendar.

121. (2000-H 8334) An Act relating to city housing authorities.

Ordered on the Calendar.

122. (2000-H 8335) 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.

Ordered on the Calendar.

123. (2000-H 8352) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Hurdis Drilling, Co., Inc.

Ordered on the Calendar.

124. (2000-H 8401) An Act relating to the town of Charlestown.

Ordered on the Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, June 28, 2000

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