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. 34 |
Thursday, March 29, 2001 |
Thirty-fourth Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:05 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 46 Senators present and 4 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene. Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly. Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh. Walton.
ABSENT - 4: Senators Blais, Damiani, Garabedian,
Parella.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator McCaffrey, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator McCaffrey, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, March 28, 2001 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator McCaffrey, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator DaPonte, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Peter Rotelli of East Providence.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senator Tassoni, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber members of the Smithfield High School Sentinels Basketball Team, State Champions, Bill Campbell, Justin Kless, J.B. Mastropietro, Greg Zimmerman, Jared Traficante, Derek Grundy, Jeff Champigny, Joe Parenteau, Mike Mirabile, Adam Pierpaoli, Matt Ricci, Joe Morretti, Head Coach Joe Bennett, and Assistant Coaches Mike Tartaglia, Jerry Traficante, and Jeff Kurbec.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
March 28, 2001
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
116 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session on Thursday, March 29, 2001, as I will be attending an out-of-town conference. I would appreciate your recording this letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
MARY A. PARELLA
Senator, District 45
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
March 29, 2001
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
116 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be out of state on Thursday, March 29, and, thus. will be absent from the Senate session.
I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal and thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
LEO R. BLAIS
Senate Minority Whip
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
March 27, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
Due to a potential conflict of interest, I will abstain from voting on Senate bill (01-S 878), An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
JOSEPH A. MONTALBANO
Chairman
Senate Judiciary Committee
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointments and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
February 14, 2001
To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-63.5 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Economic Development Corporation Port Authority:
Frank J. Montanaro of Providence for a term expiring February 1, 2005.
To this reappointment, I request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
February 2, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-60-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education:
Sue Priest Duff of East Greenwich for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
To this reappointment, I request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Corporations to the Committee on Finance:
(01-S 836) An Act relating to towns and cities - establishing a commercial incentive zone at the former Narragansett Brewery site.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Corporations to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare:
(01-S 729) An Act relating to criminal records check.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Corporations to the Committee on Special Legislation:
(01-S 712) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
video lottery terminals.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
(01-S 671) An Act relating to interstate shipping registration act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Senator Graziano, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(01-S 90) (Substitute "A") 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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 794 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
maternal and child health services.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Caprio, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(01-S 155) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally - causes of action.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 156) (Substitute A An Act relating to criminal offenses-
assaults.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 163) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mental health.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 178) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - judicial nominating commission.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 193) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally - causes of action.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 256) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 328) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 336) An Act relating to domestic relations
- adoption of children.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 342) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 385) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Senate.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 392) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
corrections department.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 395) An Act relating to medical parole.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 396 as amended) An Act relating to District Court.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 416) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 577) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 700) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item is received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senator Goodwin presents (01-S 890) An Act relating to public property and works - owner controlled insurance program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Kells presents (01-S 891) Senate Resolution congratulating the Club Juan Pablo Duarte on their 10th Anniversary.
Senator Kells requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Kells, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a voice vote:
1. (01-H6265) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Pioneer Construction Company, Inc.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (99-S499) An Act relating to towns and cities
- ordinances.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Tassoni, Polisena, Goodwin, Celona, Gallo and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Alves, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
2. (99-S665) An Act relating to towns and cities
- relief of firefighters and police officers.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.
3. (99-S675) An Act relating to the National Guard.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Caprio, Celona, Perry, Goodwin, Bates, Igliozzi and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 41; Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
4. (99-S204 as amended) An Act relating to the town of Lincoln-
juvenile hearing board.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
Senator Hunter moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano and Tassoni.
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, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline. Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag. Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, RaptaKis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
5. (99-S761) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - places of assembly.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Roney and Tassoni.
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 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
6. (01-S 371) An Act relating to taxation -sales and use taxes-
liability and computation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Walsh, Enos, Bates, Cicilline, Felag 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, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
7. (01-S 644) An Act relating to taxation -sales and use taxes-
liability and computation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Issa, Perry, McDonald and others.
Senator Kells, seconded by Senator Perry, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 644)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 644) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION SALES AND USE TAXES - LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION," as follows:
On page 15, line 17, delete "child automobile seats or booster seats." and insert in lieu thereof
the following language: "motor vehicle child seats
and motor vehicle booster seats."
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT T. KELLS
Senator, District 10
The motion to amend prevails 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, Rates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, RaptaKis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton,
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Kells, seconded by Senator Perry, read and passed, as amended, 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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, SosnowsKi, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
8. (99-S432) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
levy and sale on executions.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senator Celona and others.
Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senators Celona and Roney, offers the following written motion to amend:
Mr. President:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 432)
I hereby move to amend (01-S 432) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE - LEVY AND SALE ON EXECUTIONS," as follows:
1. By deleting all of the numbers and language between lines 3 and 9, inclusive, and adding the following numbers and language In place thereof:
"9-26-33. DISCHARGE AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF LEVY AGAINST REAL ESTATE -On and after July 1, 1980, any executions levied against real estate, heretofore or thereafter of record, unless the levy is against only one spouse in the real estate held as tenants by the entirety, shall be deemed discharged of record and no longer a lien upon the real estate therein described or referred to after the expiration of a period of twenty (20) years from the date of judgment in the case in which the execution was issued.
Any levy recorded on or after July 1, 2001 shall be deemed discharged of record and no longer a lien upon the real estate six years after it is recorded."
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. MONTALBANO
Senator, District 37
Senator Paiva Weed discusses the amendment.
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senator Celona, read and passed, as amended, 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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
9. (99-S623) An Act relating to jury selection.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona and Tassoni,
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, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
10. (99-S625) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells and Roney.
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, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
11. (99-S630) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure selection of jury.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Hunter, Graziano and McDonald.
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, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
12. (99-S636 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - juror attendance.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Walaska announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Felag announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Montalbano announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:24 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the
Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR MICHAEL L. McCAFFREY
Dear God, we beseech you to fit us for today's work and for the work in days ahead. May we profit by this moment by being still and knowing that You alone are sufficient for all our needs. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, April 3, 2001:
1. (01-S 700) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the
Senate
Thursday, March 29, 2001
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, April 3, 2001:
1. (01-S 199) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (99-S218) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mortgages.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (99-S278) An Act relating to uniform relocation payments.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (99-S459) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (99-S485 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
amusement ride safety act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
6. (01-S 374) An Act relating to taxation -sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
7. (01-S 419) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
8. (01-S 446) An Act relating to taxation -sales and use tax equipment used in research and development.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
9. (99-S461) An Act relating to state affairs
and government - mill building and economic revitalization act.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, April 4, 2001:
1. (01-S 228) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - enforcement and collection.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
2. (01-S 90) (Substitute "A") 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.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (99-S794 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
maternal and child health services.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
4. (99-S155) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally - causes of action.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5. (99-S156) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6. (99-S163) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mental health.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7. (99-S178) (Substitute "A") An Act relating
to courts and civil procedure - judicial
nominating commission.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
8. (99-S193) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally - causes of action.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
9. (99-S256) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
10. (99-S328) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
11. (99-S336) An Act relating to domestic relations - adoption of children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
12. (99-S342) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
13. (99-S385) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Senate.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
14. (99-S392) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
corrections department.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
15. (99-S395) An Act relating to medical parole.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
16. (99-S396 as amended) An Act relating to District Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
17. (99-S416) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
18. (99-S577) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
procedure generally.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the
Senate
Thursday, March 29, 2001
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