SENATE JOURNALS -

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. 43 Tuesday, May 1, 2001 Forty-third Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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 Bates.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, April 26, 2001 proceedings is read in part.

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

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Neil Patrick McKiernan of West Hartford, Connecticut, a political science major and Vice President of the Student Senate at Roger Williams University.

Also;

Upon suggestion of Senator Gallo, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Michael Sepe of Cranston.

COMMUNICATIONS

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications: STATE OF RHODE ISlAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER

April 26, 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, Wednesday and Thursday, May 1-3, 2001 as I will be out of the state,

I would appreciate your recording this letter in the appropriate Senate Journal,

Sincerely,

DAVID E. BATES
Senator, District 44

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Also: STATE OF RHODE ISlAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER

April 27, 2001

The Honorable Charles J. Fogarty
116 State House Providence, RI 02903

Dear Lieutenant Governor:

I am writing to ask to be excused from session on May 2, 3 and 4th. I am attending a conference in Washington for the independent insurance agents of America for the legislative council.

Sincerely,

BRIAN HUNTER State Senator, District 34

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(01-H 5008) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health maintenance organizations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(01-H 5284) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(01-H 5307 as amended) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(01-H 5965 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions- barbers, hairdressers, cosmeticians, manicurists and estheticians.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(01-H 5320) (Substitute cc An Act relating to commission on the deaf and hard of hearing.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(01-H 5378) (Substitute A" as amended) An Act relating to education - student identification numbers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(01-H 5380 as amended) Joint Resolution requesting the Rhode Island Department of Health to promote annual check-ups and screening for prostate and colorectal cancer.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(01-H 5866) An Act relating to veterinary practice.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(01-H 5889) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - licensing of facilities and programs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(01-H 5890) An Act relating to parental succession - retarded persons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(01-H 5891) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(01-H 5899) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(01-H 5291) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to child abuse- shaken baby syndrome.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(01-H 6104) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(01-H 5088) An Act relating to the labor relations act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(01-H 5188) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study the feasibility of allowing unionized classified employees at all higher education institutions to be able to negotiate directly with Rhode Island Board of Governors.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(01-H 5348 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations workplace violence prevention act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(01-H 5670 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(01-H 5852) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

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

(01-S 267) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Senator Caprio, from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(01-S 673) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 852) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 341 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 455) An Act relating to employment security - Indian tribes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

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

(01-S 200 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- women's right to know act.

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 886 as amended) Joint Resolution memorializing the President and Congress to take whatever action necessary to obtain the release of Americans being held against their will in North Korea, China, Russia and Vietnam.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Cote, Kelly and Badeau present (01-S 931) Senate Resolution congratulating Mount St. Charles on their 24th consecutive year as State Champions.

Senator Cote requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senator Walsh presents (01-S 932) An Act relating to the Hopkinton Land Trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:

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.

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.

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.

4. 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.

5. Reappointment of Frank J. Montanaro of Providence to the Economic Development Corporation Port Authority for a term expiring February 1, 2005.

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.

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.

8. Reappointment of Madelyn T. LaPlume of Narragansett to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2004.

9. (99-S923) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

10. (99-S924)AnAct reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (99-S701) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, McDonald and others.

Senators Blais, Algiere, Kelly, Sheehan and Montalbano discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Alves, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 8: Senators Algiere, Blais, Breene, Cote, Gibbs, Lenihan, Parella, Raptakis. Ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.

2. (99-S217) An Act relating to commercial law interest and usury.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Blais, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.

3. (99-S273 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 3, 2001.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 10, 2001.

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 cc

Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.

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".

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Damiani, Hunter, Ruggerio 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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7. (99-S214) An Act relating to teachers' and public officers' and employees' retirement and municipal employees.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Alves moves passage, seconded by Senator Caprio.

Senator Alves, seconded by Senator Caprio, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(01-S 214)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (01-S 214) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TEACHERS' AND PUBLIC OFFICERS' AND EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 6, delete the word "may" and insert in lieu thereof the word cc

2. On page 1, insert the following language at the end of line 8: "The retirement board may charge interest at a rate adopted by the retirement board or an administrative fee for purchases made on an installment plan."

3. On page 1, line 14, delete the word may and insert in lieu thereof the word "shall".

4. On page 1, insert the following language at the end of line 16: "The retirement board may charge interest at a rate adopted by the retirement board or an administrative fee for purchases made on an installment plan."

5. On page 2, line 4, delete the word "may" and insert in lieu thereof the word "shall".

6. On page 2, insert the following language at the end of line 6: "The retirement board may charge interest at a rate adopted by the retirement board or an administrative fee for purchases made on an installment plan."

Respectfully submitted,

STEPHEN D. ALVES
Senator, District 19

The motion to amend prevails 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, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senators Alves and Blais discuss the act.

Upon motion of Senator Alves, seconded by Senator Caprio, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

8. (99-S284) An Act relating to participation by Tiverton School Department employees in the Municipal Employees Retirement System.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Caprio and Cicilline.

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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

9. (99-S764) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senator Alves.

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

NAYS -0.

10. (99-S797) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senator McDonald.

Senators Roney and McCaffrey discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative, and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, 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.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED 1: Senator Enos.

11. (99-S162) An Act relating to police officers commission on standards and training.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Parella, Cicilline and Polisena.

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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12. (99-S239) An Act relating to animals and husbandry.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Ruggerio and others.

Senators Gibbs and Perry discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 8: Senators Cicilline, Garabedian, Gibbs, Izzo, Paiva Weed, Perry, Roney, Walsh.

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".

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, DaPonte and others.

Senators Sheehan and Roney discuss the act.

Senator Roney, seconded by Senate Majority Leader Irons, offers an oral motion to amend.

The motion to amend prevails 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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 Roney, seconded by Senator Goodwin, the bill marked Substitute cc is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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.

14. (99-S542) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Cicilline and McDonald.

The act is read and passed, 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, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15. (99-S694) An Act relating to state affairs and government- tourism and development.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Raptakis moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Alves and Lenihan.

The act is read and passed, 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, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, 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, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

16. (01-S 752) (Substitute cc An Act relating to transportation of beverages.

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

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Alves and Roney.

Senator Goodwin, seconded by Senator Celona, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(01-S 752) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (01-S 752) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF BEVERAGES", as follows:

On page 1, insert the following language at the end of line 8: "Any shipment of intoxicating beverages pursuant to this section shall include the language: "Contains Alcohol, Adult Signature (over 21) Required for delivery."."

Respectfully submitted,

MARYELLEN GOODWIN
Senator, District 1

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, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Goodwin, seconded by Senator Celona, 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, Badeau, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

Senate Majority Leader Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Damiani, Celona and others.

Senators Sosnowski and Enos discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 3: Senators Enos, Kelly, McDonald.

RECONSIDERATION

Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and without objection, (01-S 298 as amended) is reconsidered by the Senate.

(01-S 298 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani, Walton, McCaffrey and others.

Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senator Damiani, 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:

1. Page 1, line 7, by deleting the word and number "sixty (60)" and inserting in place thereof the word and number "ninety (90)".

Respectfully submitted,

JOSEPH A. MONTALBANO
Senator, District 37

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, 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, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senator Polisena, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Cote, 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, Petty, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, 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 Montalbano announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:30 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

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INVOCATION
SENATOR DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO

Heavenly Father, guide us in the ways of peace. May we show loyalty towards one another and be worthy of the trust you have placed in us. Amen.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, May 2, 2001:

1. (01-S 886 as amended) Joint Resolution memorializing the President and Congress to take whatever action necessary to obtain the release of Americans being held against their will in North Korea, China, Russia and Vietnam.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Tuesday, May 1, 2001

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CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 2, 2001:

1. (99-S217) An Act relating to commercial law - interest and usury.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (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".

3. (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 cc A''.

4. (99-S382) An Act relating to comprehensive planning and land use.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

5. (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 cc

6. (01-S 419) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

7. (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".

8. (99-S407) An Act relating to sewage charges.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9. (99-S805) (Substitute cc 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".

10. (99-S881) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- Public Utilities Commission.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11. (99-S885) An Act relating to energy conservation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12. (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

13. (99-S874) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

14. (99-S908) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

15. (01-H6274) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, May 3, 2001:

1. (01-S 273 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

2. (99-S434) (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.

3. (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.

4. (01-S 267) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act.

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

5. (99-S200 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- women's right to know act.

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

6. (99-S673) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

7. (99-S852) An Act relating to taxation. Committee on Finance recommends passage.

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CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, May 8, 2001:

1. (01-S 341 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

2. (99-S455) An Act relating to employment security - Indian tribes.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, May 10, 2001:

1. (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".

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Tuesday, May 1, 2001

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