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. 55 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 Fifty-fifth 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 48 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 2: Senators Garabedian, Kells.

INVOCATION


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

(See Appendix for Invocation)


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG



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

APPROVAL OF RECORD


The Senate Journal of Tuesday, May 29, 2001 proceedings is read in part.

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

GUESTS


Upon suggestion of Senators Paiva Weed, Cicilline, Coderre and Blais, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Richard LaFerriere.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR


His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on May 25, 2001;

(01-S 892) Joint Resolution proclaiming April 4, 2001 as "Retired Teachers Day in Rhode Island".

EDWARD S. INMAN, III
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS


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

(01-S 441) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety licensing of health care facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 561) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - individual insurance coverage.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 730) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to freeze on property tax city of Providence.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 742) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 743) An Act relating to taxation property tax classification Providence.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 832) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance coverage for mental illness.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 893) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes town of Middletown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 953 as amended) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Granite Theatre Corporation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 954) An Act relating to distressed areas - Economic Revitalization Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5770 as amended) An Act relating to fire safety - inspection fees.

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 measures:

(01-H 5131) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety - Safe Haven for Infants Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5907) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Latex Gloves Safety Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY


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

(01-S 262) An Act relating to sovereign immunity.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Appointment of Cristina Martins Amedeo of Warwick (Represents Disadvantaged Persons) VICE William A. Shuey to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2002.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Brian B. Burns as Clerk of the Rhode Island Supreme Court for a term expiring April 1, 2006.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Reappointment of Courtland R. Chapman of Westerly as Clerk of the Superior Court for Washington County for a term expiring February 1,2006.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Appointment of Charles Henry Hollis of Warwick VICE Ann Collins as Clerk of the Superior Court for Newport County for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Reappointment of Henry S. Kinch, Jr. of Pawtucket as Clerk of the Superior Court for Providence and Bristol Counties for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Reappointment of Jerome Smith of Woonsocket as Chief Clerk of the Rhode Island District Court for a term expiring April 1, 2006.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Reappointment of Jane M. Anthony of Jamestown as Clerk of the Superior Court for Kent County for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR


Senator Badeau, from the Committee on Labor, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(01-H 6053) (Substitute A An Act relating to electricians.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6293) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 229) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to workers' compensation.

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 measure:

(01-S 829) An Act relating to taxation.

Upon suggestion of Senator Alves, and without objection, (01-S 829) is recommitted to the Committee on Finance. TRANSFER OF BILLS

Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Corporations to the Committee on Finance:

(01-H 5497) An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Corporations to the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy:

(01-S 898) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry - agriculture functions.

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

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


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

(01-H 6412) Joint Resolution approving the issuance of refunding bonds by the Rhode Island Water Resources Board, Corporate.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(01-S 90) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative task force to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with the threat of school violence.

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

Also:

(01-H 6461) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(01-H 5880) An Act relating to criminal offenses - disorderly conduct.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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, Connors, Hunter, Fogarty and others present (01-S 969) Senate Resolution honoring the Greater Woonsocket YMCA on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.

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.

Senators Irons, Caprio, Algiere, Coderre, Montalbano and others present (01-S 970) An Act relating to the General Assembly- Joint Committee on Legislative Services.

Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senate Majority Leader Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Montalbano, Celona, Felag, Walton, Cicilline, Revens, Parella, Bates, Ruggerio, Igliozzi, Graziano and many others.

Senators Roney, Irons, Walsh, Cicilline, Raptakis, Algiere, Parella, Paiva Weed and Roberts discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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 appointments on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are given the Advice and Consent of the Senate, upon a voice vote:

1. Reappointment of Richard II. Burroughs of Kingston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.

2. Reappointment of Bruce D. Campbell of Foster to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.

3. Reappointment of Anthony W. Cofone, Esquire of Cranston to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term expiring April 1, 2007.

4. Reappointment of Michael Salvadore of Johnston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.

5. Reappointment of Michael E. Schwartz of Bristol to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31,2004.

CALENDAR


In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (99-S273 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani, Goodwin, Celona, Gallo and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, SosnowsKi, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

2. (99-S351) An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.

Ordered on the Calendar.

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

NAYS -0.

3. (99-S241) An Act relating to military affairs and defense organization and command of military forces.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Blais, Celona and others.

Senators Lenihan, Badeau, Cicilline and Igliozzi discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 7 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Hunter, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, SosnowsKi, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 7: Senators Cicilline, Graziano, Igliozzi, McDonald, RaptaKis, Roney, Walsh.

4. (01-II 5348 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workplace violence prevention act.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo, Roberts and Ruggerio.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates. Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5. (01-II 5670 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

Senators Lenihan, Badeau and Breene discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Parella, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, SosnowsKi, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

ANNOUNCEMENT


Senator Graziano announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

TRANSMITTAL


By unanimous consent, all Senate matters and (01-II 6099) 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 4:50 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Appendix



INVOCATION

SENATOR JOHN F. McBURNEY, III


Lord, we seek from You today wisdom, strength, and courage, as we endeavor to meet the needs of the people of our State. Amen.

Appendix


CONSENT CALENDAR


In order for Thursday, May 31, 2001:

1. Appointment of Cristina Martins Amedeo of Warwick (Represents Disadvantaged Persons) VICE William A. Shuey to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2002.

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

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Wednesday, May 30, 2001

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Thursday, May 31, 2001:

1. Appointment of William Smith of East Greenwich VICE Richard Humphrey to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2004.

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

2. (99-S7) An Act relating to deceptive trade practices- credit card interest rates.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (99-S268) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government -Department of Environmental Management.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

4. (99-S770) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to weapons.

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

5. (99-S813) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime - cyberstalking.

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

6. (01-S 935 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - notaries public and justices of the peace.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

7. (01-H5043) An Act relating to criminal procedure - payment of traffic fines.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (01-H5146) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.

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

9. (01-H 5151) An Act relating to property -mortgages of real property.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (01-H5291) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to child abuse - shaken baby syndrome.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

11. (01-H5311) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential and commercial landlord tenant law.

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

12. (01-H5313) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure DNA records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

13. (01-H 5315) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - jury lists.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

14. (01-H5328) An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft detection shielding devices.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

15. (01-H5434) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- procedure generally - causes of action.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

16. (01-H5466) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime - cyberstalking.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

17. (01-H5592) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

18. (01-H5600) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

19. (01-H 5602) (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".

20. (01-H5636 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

21. (01-H5637 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - wrongful death.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

22. (01-H5759) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to registration of voters.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

23. (01-H5816) An Act relating to inheritance tax liens.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

24. (01-H5850) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

25. (01-H5882) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

26. (01-H 5993 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - alcohol boating safety.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

27. (01-H5997) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Rhode Island Justice Commission.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

28. (01-H6051) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

29. (01-H6125 as amended) An Act relating to District Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

30. (01-H6168) An Act relating to criminal offenses - fraud and false dealing.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

31. (01-H6416) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

32. (01-H6422) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Tuesday, June 5, 2001:

1. Reappointment of Henry 5. Kinch, Jr. of Pawtucket as Clerk of the Superior Court for Providence and Bristol Counties for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

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

2. Reappointment of Jerome Smith of Woonsocket as Chief Clerk of the Rhode Island District Court for a term expiring April 1, 2006.

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

3. Appointment of Charles Henry Hollis of Warwick VICE Ann Collins as Clerk of the Superior Court for Newport County for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

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

4. Appointment of Brian B. Burns as Clerk of the Rhode Island Supreme Court for a term expiring April 1, 2006.

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

5. Reappointment of Courtland R. Chapman of Westerly as Clerk of the Superior Court for Washington County for a term expiring February 1,2006.

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

6. Reappointment of Jane M. Anthony of Jamestown as Clerk of the Superior Court for Kent County for a term expiring February 1, 2006.

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

7. (99-S713 as amended) An Act relating to unfair competition and deceptive acts and practices in the business of insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

8. (99-S441) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.

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

9. (99-S561) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- individual insurance coverage.

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

10. (99-S730) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to freeze on property tax - city of Providence.

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

11. (01-S 742) An Act relating to taxation -levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12. (01-S 743) An Act relating to taxation -property tax classification - Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13. (99-S832) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance coverage for mental illness.

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

14. (99-S893) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes town of Middletown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15. (99-S932) An Act relating to the Hopkinton Land Trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16. (99-S953 as amended) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Granite Theatre Corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

17. (99-S954) An Act relating to distressed areas - Economic Revitalization Act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

18. (01-H5770 as amended) An Act relating to fire safety- inspection fees.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

19. (01-H5131) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety - Safe Haven for Infants Act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute "B".

20. (01-H5866 as amended) An Act relating to veterinary practice.

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

21. (01-H5899) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

22. (01-H5907) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Latex Gloves Safety Act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

23. (99-S229) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to workers' compensation.

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

24. (01-H6053) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

25. (01-H 6293) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

26. (99-S262) An Act relating to sovereign immunity.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Wednesday, May 30, 2001



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