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 second day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and one.
Volume 128, No. 7
Wednesday, January 17, 2001
Seventh Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by the Honorable John C. Revens, Jr., President Pro Tempore, at 4:00 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 47 Senators present and 3 Senators absent as follows:
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Coderre, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Coderre, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Tuesday, January 16, 2001 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Norman "Chuck" Rainville of Manville.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, Senator Cicilline and Senator Garabedian, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Buddy Johnson, former council member from the city of Providence.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Kenneth Haupt.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(01-H 5118) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Childs Realty Co., Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Senators Tassoni, Montalbano, Hunter, Issa, Igliozzi and others present (01-S 88) An Act relating to domestic relations - child support lien act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Tassoni, Montalbano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Polisena and others present (01-S 89) An Act relating to criminal offenses-
abandonment and nonsupport.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Tassoni, Montalbano, Hunter, Issa, Igliozzi and others present (01-S 90) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative task force to evaluate schools on an individual basis and develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with the threat of school violence.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Senators Kells, Perry, Paiva Weed, Cicilline and Tassoni present (01-S 91) An Act relating to birds.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Coderre, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed upon a voice vote:
(01-S 52) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Coderre, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:05 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR THOMAS R. CODERRE
May that which draws us to be senators be a sincere desire to help our fellow man and a desire for involvement in our communities. Help us to give proper direction to our motives, Lord, in helping the people of our state. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, January 18, 2001:
1. (01-H 5118) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Childs Realty Co., Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Secretary of the Senate
Wednesday, January 17, 2001
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