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. 42 |
Thursday, April 26, 2001 |
Forty-second 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 49 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows;
PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio. Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs. Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, 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 Cote.
INVOCATION
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Breene, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Breene, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, April 25, 2001 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Breene, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senators Breene and Sosnowski, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber William Wright, Acting Dean of the College of Life Sciences and Environment at the University of Rhode Island and incoming Dean Jeffrey Seeman.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senator Gibbs and Senate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber, from the University of Rhode Island Student Senate, Rebecca Glynn, Hellen Marcil, Jesse Whitsitt-Lynch, Josh Roth, Patrick Golden, Kyle Hoskin, Tania Stith and Bianca DiPietro.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Robert Cornier, former President of the University of Rhode Island Student Senate.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senator Walsh, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber, from Charlestown, Caitlin Craig, Bonnie Craig, Christopher Craig and Ralph Craig.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senator Walsh, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Scott Bill Hirst of the Hopkinton Town Council.
COMMUNICATION
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, presents the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
April 26, 2001
Lt. Governor Charles j. Fogarty
StateHouse
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Mr. President,
Due to the necessity of attending to a family business matter, I will be unable to vote on all legislative items on today's Senate calendar.
I would greatly appreciate the submission of this letter for recording in the Senate journal.
Sincerely,
MARC A. COTE
Senator, District 31
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, signed and approved April 11, 2001, by His Excellency, the Governor:
(01-S 98) An Act relating to insurance.
EDWARD S. INMAN, III
Secretary of State
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, 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
April 9, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-4-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment as Clerk of the Rhode Island Supreme Court:
Brian B. Burns
for a term expiring April 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
April 10, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with
the provisions of Section 12-15-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment as Public Defender:
John J. Hardiman, Esquire of Providence for a term expiring February 1, 2004.
To this reappointment, 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 5057) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5152) An Act relating to lost or missing children.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5300) An Act relating to financial institutions community obligations and banking offenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5358) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the board of dental examiners.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5497) An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5587 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
mobile and manufactured home lot rental increases.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5630) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance - unfair claims settlement practices act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5954) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers-
public transit authority.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5991) An Act relating to state affairs and government energy facility siting act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5992) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 6297) An Act relating to taxation -Pawtucket.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5077) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
procedure generally.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5315) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - jury lists.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5397) An Act relating to causes of action.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5398 as amended) An Act relating to uniform fraudulent transfer act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5439) An Act relating to criminals -correctional institutions-
parole.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5583) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
levy and sale on execution.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5596) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5600) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5602 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5816) An Act relating to inheritance tax liens.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5817) An Act relating to probate courts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5850) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5947) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5997) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Rhode Island Justice Commission.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6001) An Act relating to law practice.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6010) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
family court.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6051) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6106) An Act relating to parole.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6168) An Act relating to criminal offenses - fraud and false dealing.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6220) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - suspension or revocation of licenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6301) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 5417) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(01-H 5629) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration of vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(01-H 6119) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Senator Caprio, from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(01-S 643) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
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 and appointments:
(01-S 874) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 908) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6274) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Reappointment of William Keith Burlingame of Wakefield (Public Member) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2007.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Marion C. Filippi of Lincoln (Public Member) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1,2007.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Henry L. Richard, Sr. of Lincoln (Public Member) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2007.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of David Hammarstrom of Providence (Representative of Insurers) VICE Jean Vient 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 Frank J. Montanaro of Providence to the Economic Development Corporation Port Authority for a term expiring February 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Sue Priest Duff of East Greenwich to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Patrick Guida of Barrington VICE Robert Canavan to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Madelyn T. LaPlume of Narragansett 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Senator Coderre presents (01-S 923) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Senator Coderre presents (01-S 924) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senators DaPonte, Coderre and Damiani present (01-S 925) Senate Resolution congratulating Christopher Collins on being named 2001 Boys and Girls Clubs of East Providence Youth of the Year.
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senators McCaffrey, Donelan, Walaska and Revens present (01-S 926) Senate Resolution congratulating Amanda Couture on being named 2001 Boys and Girls Clubs of Warwick Youth of the Year.
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senators Cicilline, Paiva Weed and Gibbs present (01-S 927) Senate Resolution congratulating Amy Considder on being named 2001 Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport Youth of the Year.
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senators Hunter, Issa and Connors present (01-S 928) Senate Resolution congratulating Jessica Ayo on being named 2001 Boys and Girls Clubs of Cumberland-Lincoln Youth of the Year.
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senators Caprio, Perry, Ruggerio, Roney and others present (01-S 929) Senate Resolution congratulating Alyson Garber on being named 2001 Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence Youth of the Year.
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senators Coderre, McBurney and Montalbano present (01-S 930) Senate Resolution congratulating Persjhaa Conroy on being named 2001 Boys and Girls Clubs of Pawtucket Youth of the Year.
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, 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 Caprio, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed, upon a voice vote:
1. (01-S 603) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the need for a tax policy within the Division of Taxation or the General Assembly.
2. (01-S 883) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Administration initiate a policy that all paper used in the Rhode Island State House be recycled.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (01-S 419) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Breene, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.
2. (99-S124 as amended) An Act relating to education - student identification numbers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani and Ruggerio.
Senator Polisena discusses the act.
The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
3. (99-S150) An Act relating to nurses.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani, Walsh, Tassoni, Garabedian and Igliozzi.
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, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
NOW PRESIDING
The Honorable President Pro Tempore yields the floor to His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles T. Fogarty, at 4:15 o'clock P.M.
CALENDAR
4. (99-S192) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senator Alves.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 0.
5. (99-S465) (Substitute "A" as amended) 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" as amended.
Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald, Walsh, Issa, Coderre and others.
Senator Graziano, seconded by Senators Roberts and McDonald, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 465) (Substitute "A" as amended)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 465) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY", as follows:
On page 1, line 12 after the words "unable to" insert the word "give"
On page 1, line 13 by deleting the word "communicate" and inserting in place thereof the words "informed consent for"
On page 2 between lines 11 and 12 by inserting:
(e) "Health care provider" shall mean a licensed physician, nurse or health care facility as deFined within title 23."
On page 3, lines 6 and 7 after the numeral "(4)" by deleting the sentence "the health care provider shall undertake reasonable effort to ascertain the identity of the appropriate surrogate decision making and to contact the identified surrogate decision maker."
On page 3, line 9 by deleting the word "seek" and inserting in place thereof the words "rely on"
On page 3, line 21 by deleting the words "attending physician or"
On page 3, line 24 by deleting the wording "(a) and(b)"
On page 3, line 26 by deleting the words "physician, or"
On page 3, line 31 by deleting the words "physician or"
On page 4, line 1 by deleting the words "physician or',
On page 4, line 5 by deleting the word "physician"
On page 4, line 6 by deleting the word "or"
On page 4, line 16 by deleting the word "physician"
On page 4, line 17 by deleting the comma after the word "provider"
On page 4, line 19 by deleting the words "physician or"
On page 5, lines 8 by deleting the word "provided" and inserting a after the word "homicide"
On page 5, line 9 by deleting ,t,he words "there is no finding of unlawful intent.
Respectfully submitted,
CATHERINE E. GRAZIANO
Senator, DistrictS
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Graziano, seconded by Senator McDonald, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
6. (99-S534) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Fogarty, Damiani and Parella.
Senators McDonald and Kells discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
7. (99-S566) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Alves moves passage, seconded by
Senators Izzo, Cicilline and Parella.
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 - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
8. (99-S657) An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena and Montalbano.
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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona. Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
9. (99-S664 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
home care patient rights.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells and Roberts.
The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
10. (99-S20) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - campus police and security.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A', as amended.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Hunter, Montalbano, Roney, Walsh, McDonald, Polisena and others.
Senators Izzo, Montalbano, Lenihan, Senate Majority Leader Irons, Senators Cicilline, Kells, Perry, Garabedian, Sheehan, McDonald, Sosnowski and Kelly discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 10 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian Goodwin, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 10: Senators Cicilline, Enos, Gibbs, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, Paiva Weed, Perry, Roberts, Walton.
11. (01-S 61) An Act relating to elections -registration of voters.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Raptakis moves passage, seconded by Senators Garabedian, Montalbano and Polisena.
Senators Sheehan, Blais and Raptakis discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 29 Senators voting in the affirmative and 12 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 29: Senators Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Felag, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Sheehan, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 12: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, DaPonte, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Izzo, Perry, Roney, Sosnowski.
12. (99-S72) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to zoning ordinances.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Walaska moves passage, seconded by Senator Fogarty.
Senators Garabedian and Montalbano discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
13. (99-S100) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - alcohol boating safety.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Celona, DaPonte, Gibbs and others.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
14. (99-S111) An Act relating to uniform commercial code-
bulk transfers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates and Celona.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
15. (99-S187) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA records.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Hunter moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Gallo, Felag, Damiani and others.
Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senators Celona and Damiani, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 187) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 187) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - DNA RECORDS", as follows:
1. By deleting all of the language after the enactment clause, and inserting in place thereof the following:
"SECTION 1. The title of Chapter 12-1.5 entitled "DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders" is hereby amended to read as follows:
(STRIKE: CHAPTER 1.5
DNA DETECTION OF SEXUAL AND VIOLENT OFFENDERS) END STRIKE OUT
ADD: CHAPTER 1.6
DNA DETECTION
OF FELONY OFFENDERS
END ADD)
SECTION 2. Sections 12-1.5-1 and 12-1.5-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-1.5 entitled "DNA Detection Of Sexual And Violent Offenders" are hereby amended to read as follows:
12-1.5-1. POLICY. - The general assembly finds and declares that DNA databanks and DNA databases are important tools in criminal investigations, in the exclusion of individuals who are the subject of criminal investigations or prosecutions, and in deterring and detecting recidivism. Many states have enacted laws requiring persons convicted of sexual and violent offenses to provide genetic samples for DNA profiling. Moreover, it is the policy of this state to assist federal, state, and local criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in the identification and detection of individuals in criminal investigations. It is in the best interest of the state to establish a DNA databank and a DNA database containing DNA samples and DNA records of individuals convicted off (STRIKE: certain sexual and violent offenses,) (ADD: a crime of violence as defined in section 11-47-2), and missing persons.
12-1.5-7. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY -For law enforcement purposes, this chapter is applicable to adult persons convicted or sentenced to a period of probation for any of the following offenses: sections 11-37-2, 11-37-4, 11-37-8, 11-37-8.1, 11-37-8.3, 11-23-1, and 11-23-3(STRIKE:.) (ADD:, and for any crime of violence as defined in section 11-47-2 for offenses committed after July 1, 2001.")
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. MONTALBANO
Senator, District 37
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
Senators Cicilline, Hunter and Montalbano discuss the act.
Upon motion of Senator Hunter, seconded by Senator Montalbano, 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 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
16. (99-S201) An Act relating to probate practice.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senator Montalbano.
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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
17. (01-S 206) (Substitute "A") An Act creating a special Senate commission to study and report on the laws governing the appointment and tenure of judicial magistrates in the courts of this state and all matters relating thereto.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Graziano, Gibbs, Paiva Weed and others.
Senator Paiva Weed discusses the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
18. (99-S211) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
Governor's Commission on Disabilities.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Connors moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Goodwin, Cicilline and Celona.
Senator Connors, seconded by Senator Celona, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 211)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 211) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES", as follows:
1. On Page 2, line 22, by deleting the words "as a party in interest" and by inserting in place thereof, the word and
2. On Page 2, line 23, by deleting the word "appearing" and by inserting in place thereof the word appear
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL P. CONNORS
Senator, District 33
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Connors, seconded by Senator Montalbano, 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, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
19. (99-S224 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Celona, Gallo and many others.
Senators Cicilline, Damiani, Paiva Weed and Montalbano discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, as amended, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 6 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 6: Senators Cicilline, Izzo, Paiva Weed, Perry, Roberts, Walton.
20. (99-S286) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic relations - adoption of children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Perry, Tassoni and Izzo.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
21. (99-S298 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senator Montalbano.
Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senators McDonald and Celona, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 298 as amended)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 298 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION
- TAX SALES", as follows:
On page 1, line 7, insert at the end of the line the following: "and mortgage assignees of record".
Respectfully submitted,
PATRICK T. McDONALD
Senator, District 24
The motion to amend prevails 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
Upon motion of Senator McDonald, seconded by Senator Montalbano, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
22. (99-S299) An Act relating to tax sales -notice.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senator Montalbano.
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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
23. (99-S301) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government -quasi-public corporations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 3, 2001.
24. (99-S304) An Act relating to tax sales.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senator Montalbano.
Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senators Polisena and McDonald, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 304)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 304) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TAX SALES", as follows:
(1) On page 1, line 1, by deleting "and 44-9-24".
On page 1, between lines 10 and 11, insert
the following: "SECTION 2. Section 44-9-24 of the General Laws in Chapter 44-9 entitled "Tax Sales" is hereby amended to read as follows:"
(3) On page 2, line 4, by deleting "SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage." and inserting in place thereof the following: "SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage, provided, however, section 2 shall take effect on January 1, 2002."
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. MONTALBANO
Senator, District 37
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Iglioz:':i, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator McDonald, seconded by Senator Montalbano, read and passed as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
25. (99-S320) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic relations - adoption of children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Coderre, Gallo and others.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
26. (99-S324) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
Upon suggestion of Senator DaPonte, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.
27. (99-S329) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to incompetency to stand trial and persons adjudged not guilty by reason of insanity.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Perry, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.
28. (99-S376) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Fogarty, Gallo, Izzo, Lenihan and many others.
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 - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
29. (99-S382) An Act relating to comprehensive planning and land use.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Revens, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.
30. (99-S391) An Act relating to the courts -traffic tribunal.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Graziano and Walaska.
Senator Roney discusses the act.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 32 Senators voting in the affirmative and 7 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 32: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Polisena, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS - 7: Senators Izzo, Lenihan, Paiva Weed, Perry, Raptakis, Roney, Walsh.
31. (99-S393) An Act relating to elections -nomination of party and independent candidates.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Alves, Damiani and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
32. (99-S398) (Substitute "A,') An Act relating to property mortgage foreclosure and sale.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona and Polisena.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
33. (99-S430) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of
Substitute A.
Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, Damiani, Hunter and others.
Senator Kells discusses the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, SosnowsKi, Tassoni, Walaska,Walsh.
NAYS - 2: Senators Kells, Perry.
34. (99-S510) An Act relating to powers of fiduciaries.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senate Majority Leader Irons.
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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
35. (99-S512) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft of historic stone walls.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Gibbs, Walsh, Walaska and others.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
36. (99-S569) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections-
Rhode Island campaign contributions and expenditures reporting.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
Senator Garabedian moves passage, seconded by Senators Tassoni and Montalbano.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
37. (99-S572) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to registration of voters.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Kells, Celona, Tassoni and McDonald.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
38. (99-S573) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - witness protection.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena and Montalbano.
Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senators Damiani and Polisena, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 573) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 573) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - WITNESS PROTECTION", as follows:
(1) On page 2, line 3, by deleting the words "shall remain confidential and".
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. MONTALBANO
Senator, District 37
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Damiani, seconded by Senators Polisena and Montalbano, 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 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
39. (01-S 618) An Act relating to election -expenditure reporting.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senator Montalbano.
Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senator Montalbano, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 618)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 618) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS - EXPENDITURE REPORTING", as follows:
(1) By deleting all of the language on lines 18 through 21, inclusive, and by inserting in place thereof the following language: "Provided further however, that any voluntary payroll deduction and/or contribution made by employees of a corporation or other business entity shall not be deemed a contribution of a corporation or other business entity notwithstanding that the contributions were sent to the recipient by the corporation or other business entity."
Respectfully submitted,
DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO
Senator, District 4
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Petty, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senator Montalbano, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 1: Senator Raptakis.
40. (99-S701) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 1, 2001.
41. (99-S702) An Act relating to criminal procedure - victims' rights.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Perry, Felag and Montalbano.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
42. (99-S727) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance-
structured settlement protection act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Connors moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Goodwin, Hunter, Roney, DaPonte and many others.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
43. (99-S767) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senator Montalbano.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS -39: Senators Algiere, Alves, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
44. (99-S768) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Perry, Walton and Montalbano.
Senators Lenihan, Cicilline and Walsh discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS - 1: Senator Garabedian.
45. (99-S774) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety health care power of attorney.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
Upon suggestion of Senator Cicilline, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.
46. (99-S779) An Act relating to probate practice and procedures.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Damiani and Roney.
Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senator Celona, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(01-S 779)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (01-S 779) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PROBATE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES", as follows:
On page 1, line 11, by deleting the at the end and inserting in thereof the following" and shall only apply to wills admitted to probate after the effective date of this act."
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. MONTALBANO
Senator, District 37
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Celona, seconded by Senator Montalbano, read and passed as amended, 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, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
47. (99-S780) An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona and Damiani.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Iz::o, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
48. (99-S782) An Act relating to probate practice and procedure-
guardianship.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona and Damiani.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
49. (99-S827) An Act relating to personal income taxation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano and Damiani.
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, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
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 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 Breene, the Senate adjourns at 6:25 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR KEVIN A. BREENE
Almighty God, we ask that you aid us in putting forth our best efforts as leaders of our State, as we attempt to make Rhode Island a better place for our people to live. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 1, 2001:
1. Reappointment of William Keith Burlingame of Wakefield (Public Member) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2007.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. Reappointment of Marion C. Filippi of Lincoln (Public Member) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2007.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
3. Reappointment of Henry L. Richard, Sr. of Lincoln (Public Member) to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for a term expiring March 1, 2007.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
4. Appointment of David Hammarstrom of Providence (Representative of Insurers) VICE Jean Vient to the Rhode Island Housing -sources Act for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
5. Reappointment of Frank J. Montanaro of Providence to the Economic Development Corporation Port Authority for a term expiring February 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
6. Reappointment of Sue Priest Duff of East Greenwich to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
7. Appointment of Patrick Guida of Barrington VICE Robert Canavan to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
8. Reappointment of Madelyn T. LaPlume of Narragansett to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
9. (99-S923) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
10. (99-S924) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, April 26, 2001
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 1, 2001:
1. (99-S701) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
2. (99-S217) An Act relating to commercial law
- interest and usury.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (99-S273 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
4. (99-S399) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions creation and expansion.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5. (99-S489) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - contractors' registration.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6. (99-S494) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - contractors' restrictions.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7. (99-S214) An Act relating to teachers' and public officers' and employees' retirement and municipal employees.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
8. (99-S284) An Act relating to participation by Tiverton School Department employees in the Municipal Employees Retirement System.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
9. (99-S764) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
10. (99-S797) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
11. (99-S162) An Act relating to police officers commission on standards and training.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
12. (99-S239) An Act relating to animals and husbandry.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
13. (99-S346) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses - Class N nightclub licenses.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
14. (99-S542) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
15. (99-S694) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
tourism and development.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
16. (99-S752) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to transportation of beverages.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
17. (99-S858) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to fish and wildlife - marine fisheries council.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 2, 2001:
1. (01-S 329) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to incompetency to stand trial and persons adjudged not guilty by reason of insanity.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (99-S382) An Act relating to comprehensive planning and land use.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
3. (99-S774) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - health care power of attorney.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
4. (01-S 419) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
5. (99-S402) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6. (99-S407) An Act relating to sewage charges.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7. (99-S805) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - irrigation contractors.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
8. (99-S881) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers-
Public Utilities Commission.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
9. (99-S885) An Act relating to energy conservation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
10. (99-S643) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
11. (99-S874) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
12. (99-S908) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
13. (01-H6274) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 3, 2001:
1. (01-S 434) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - safety and health programs for fire departments.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
2. (99-S301) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government -quasi-public corporations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, April 26, 2001
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