SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, April 3, 2001

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. 35 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 Thirty-fifth 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 49 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:

PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1.- Senator Izzo.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, March 29, 2001 proceedings is read in part.

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

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator Gallo, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Cranston West High School Girls Basketball Team, "Lady Falcons," Rhode Island Division I Central Champions: Brittany Boyle, Kara Buban, Amanda Cascione, Becky Cordo, Lisa Crossman, Brianna Germani, Felicia Germani, Kristina Pera, Shannon Petranoff, Liz Scorpio, Natasha Sepe, Meg Shewchuk, Andrea Stanelun, Tracie Suggs, Samantha Vietry, Steph Vietry, and Coaches Marcus Reilly and Claudia Defaria.

Also:

Upon suggestion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber, from the National Conference of State Legislatures, Sheri Steisel, Federal Affairs Counsel and Director of the Human Services Committee, and Demaree Michelau, Policy Associate.

Also:

Upon suggestion of Senator Graziano, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Barbara Rotella, Rhode Island Federation of Business and Professional Women, East Greenwich Club President; Linda Cipriano, Executive Director, YWCA of Greater Rhode Island; Beverly Dwyer, Vice Chair, Legislative Pay Equity Committee and Beverly Sheri, Rhode Island Coalition for Pay Equity Committee.

Also:

Upon suggestion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Todd Sanislo, General Manager of Verizon Information Services; Donna C. Cupelo, President and CEO, Verizon and John Kent, Government Affairs Director, Verizon.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER

April 3,2001

His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
Rhode Island Senate Chamber
State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:

Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 as I will be out of state on Senate business.

I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

THOMAS I. IZZO
Senator, District 13

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

March 30, 2001

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-4-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment as Clerk of the Superior Court for Providence and Bristol Counties:

Henry S. Kinch, Jr. of Pawtucket for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

To this reappointment, I respectfully 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

March 30, 2001

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-4-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment as Clerk of the Superior Court for Kent County:

Jane M. Anthony of Jamestown for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

To this reappointment, I respectfully 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

March 30, 2001

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-4-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment as Clerk of the Superior Court for Newport County:

Charles Henry Hollis of Warwick
VICE
Ann Collins

for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

To this appointment, I respectfully 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

March 30, 2001

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-4-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment as Clerk of the Superior Court for Washington County:

Courtland R. Chapman of Westerly for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

To this reappointment, I respectfully 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 appointment to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education:

Patrick Guida of Barrington
VICE
Robert Canavan

for a term expiring January 31, 2004.

To this appointment, I respectfully 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

April 1, 2001

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-16-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline:

William Smith of East Greenwich
VICE
Richard Humphrey

for a term expiring April 1, 2004.

To this appointment, I respectfully 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

March 27, 2001

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-75-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts;

Madelyn T. LaPlume of Narragansett for a term expiring March 1, 2004,

To this appointment, I request your advice and consent,

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(01-H 6287) Joint Resolution supporting the committee on drafting the rehabilitation building and fire code for existing buildings and structures in their efforts to consolidate Rhode Island's building and fire codes.

Senator Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Coderre, seconded by Senators Montalbano and Celona, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, in concurrence, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(01-S 414) An Act relating to state affairs and government expedited permit process.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 558) An Act relating to credit card lending.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 593) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 667) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - Public Utilities Commission.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 837) An Act relating to the joint municipal planning commission

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 839) An Act relating to incorporation of the Dunns Corners Fire District.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5783) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(01-S 575) An Act relating to elections.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 579) An Act relating to employment security - appeals.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 865) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6237) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

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 measure:

(01-S 65 as amended) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting that the federal government provide funding for the purpose of Rocky Point Park as open space.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that the advice and consent of the Senate be given to the following:

Appointment of Denise A. Barge of Cranston VICE Henry V. Johnson, Jr. to the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation for a term to expire July 1, 2003.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Thomas J. Daniels of Smith-field, Public Member, to the Labor and Training Board of Review for a term expiring February 1, 2007.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Sarah T. Dowling of Narragansett to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Richard Ferland of Cumberland to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2005.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Stuart B. Giannini of Lincoln VICE Constance Bumgarner Gee (resigned) to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Elia Germani of Warwick as Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission for a term expiring March 1, 2007.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Michael Isaacs of East Greenwich VICE Dale D. Huff (resigned) to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2002.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of John Leyden of Cranston (Local Building Official) VICE Robert Benoit to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act for a term expiring January 31, 2003.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Jay Litman of Barrington (General Public/Library User) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2003.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of William Penn of Block Island (Public Member) to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Jean Stover of Bristol to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July I, 2005.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of Dr. John B. Susa of Warwick to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2005.

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

Senator Montalbano, 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 Joint Committee on Environment and Energy:

(01-S 631) An Act relating to fish and wildlife.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy.

Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Corporations:

(01-S 273) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(01-S 275) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

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, upon a voice vote:

1. (01-S 700) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (01-S 199) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Hunter moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Polisena, Tassoni and Damiani.

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, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, 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, Dennis L. Algiere, under oath depose and say:

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

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 3&14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (OILS 218), 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.

I am an employee of The Washington Trust Company

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

DENNIS L. ALGIERE
Senator, District 26

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of April, 2001.

JEFFREY A. LANPHEAR
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

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".

Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Hunter, Roney 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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative, and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS 47: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Algiere.

3. (99-S278) An Act relating to uniform relocation payments.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Felag, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.

4. (99-S459) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Walsh, Breene and Fogarty.

Senators Garabedian and Sosnowski discuss the act.

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, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5. (99-S485 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety amusement ride safety act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Blais, Breene, Gibbs, Roberts, Felag, Perry, Cicilline 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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

6. (01-S 374) An Act relating to taxation -sales and use taxes - liability and computation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Caprio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 11, 2001.

7. (01-S 419) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Caprio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 11, 2001.

8. (01-S 446) An Act relating to taxation -sales and use tax equipment used in research and development.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Caprio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 11, 2001.

9. (99-S461) An Act relating to state affairs and government- mill building and economic revitalization act.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Caprio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 11, 2001.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Damiani announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

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

Also:

Senator Ruggerio announces that the Commit. tee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at 2:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Issa announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge 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.

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, and upon suggestion of Senator Celona, the Senate adjourns at 4:30 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of Zellio Peter "Topper" Toppazzini, of North Providence, beloved by all Rhode Islanders for his lifelong contributions to the sport of hockey and to the many lives he has touched. He will be greatly missed.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR HANNA M. GALLO

We ask, you,Lord, to show us in this chamber our place, define our duties, direct our energies, and guide us as we work. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 4, 2001:

1. Appointment of Denise A. Barge of Cranston VICE Henry V. Johnson, Jr. to the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation for a term to expire July 1, 2003.

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

2. Reappointment of Thomas J. Daniels of Smithfield, Public Member, to the Labor and Training Board of Review for a term expiring February 1, 2007.

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

3. Reappointment of Sarah T. Dowling of Narragansett to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31,2004.

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

4. Reappointment of Richard Ferland of Cumberland to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2005.

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

5. Appointment of Stuart B. Giannini of Lincoln VICE Constance Bumgarner Gee (resigned) to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2004.

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

6. Reappointment of Elia Germani of Warwick as Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission for a term expiring March 1, 2007.

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

7. Appointment of Michael Isaacs of East Greenwich VICE Dale D. Huff (resigned) to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2002.

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

8. Appointment of John Leyden of Cranston (Local Building Official) VICE Robert Benoit to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act for a term expiring January 31, 2003.

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

9. Reappointment of Jay Litman of Barrington (General Public/Library User) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2003.

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

10. Reappointment of William Penn of Block Island (Public Member) to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2004.

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

11. Reappointment of Jean Stover of Bristol to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2005.

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

12. Reappointment of Dr. John B. Susa of Warwick to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2005.

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

13. (01-S 65 as amended) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting that the federal government provide funding for the purpose of Rocky Point Park as open space.

Committee on Special Legislation recommend passage as amended.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Tuesday, April 3, 2001

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.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 5, 2001:

1. (01-S 414) An Act relating to state affairs and government- expedited permit process.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (99-S558) An Act relating to credit card lending.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (99-S593) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (99-S667) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - Public Utilities Commission.

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

5. (99-S837) An Act relating to the joint municipal planning commission

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (99-S839) An Act relating to incorporation of the Dunns Corners Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (01-H5783) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (99-S575) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

9. (99-S579) An Act relating to employment security - appeals.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10. (99-S865) An Act relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

11. (01-H 6237) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 11, 2001:

1. (01-S 374) An Act relating to taxation -sales and use taxes - liability and computation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

2. (01-S 446) An Act relating to taxation -sales and use tax - equipment used in research and development.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

3. (99-S461) An Act relating to state affairs and government- mill building and economic revitalization act.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

4. (01-S 419) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, April 3, 2001

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