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. 62 |
Thursday, June 14, 2001 |
Sixty-second Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:05 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 46 Senators present and 4 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT - 4: Senators Breene, Fogarty, Kells, Ruggerio.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Walaska, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Walaska, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, June 13, 2001 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Walaska, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Igliozzi, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Jerry Barone, Geraldine Barone and Jerry Barone, Jr.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointments and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
June 1, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-59.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Board of Governors for Higher Education:
Michael H. Schuster of Narragansett
VICE
Elia Germani
for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and
consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
June 1, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-16-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline:
Louis M. Puiner, Esquire of Providence
VICE
Deborah Miller Tate
for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
June 5, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission:
Armand F. Ferland of Lincoln
(Representative of the Rhode Island Builders Association)
for a term expiring January 31, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(01-H 5347) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance genetic testing.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5902) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety licensing of health care facilities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6336) An Act amending the Charter of the Hope Valley/Wyoming Fire District.
Senator Celona requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin.
The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais,
Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Sheehan, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION
AND WELFARE
Senator Graziano, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(01-S 90) (Substitute "B") Senate Resolution creating a special legislative task force to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with the threat of school violence.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(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 ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(01-H 5906) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - needlestick safety and injury prevention act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5924) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education health and safety of pupils.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5978) An Act relating to businesses and
professions - license procedure for social workers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6146) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - maternal and child health services for children with special health care needs.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6209 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - licensing and monitoring of child care providers.
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 measures:
(01-H 6313) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study commuter rail service.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(01-H 5295) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to transportation of beverages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5320) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commission on the deaf and hard of hearing.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5417)An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6119) An Act relating to animals and
animal husbandry.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY SAFETY
Senator Damiani, from the Joint Committee on Highway Safety, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(01-S 167) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 189) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - licenses for motorcycles.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(01-H 6023)(Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - prompt claims processing.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 6024) An Act relating to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 6258) An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 6273) An Act relating to financial institutions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 6380) An Act relating to towns and cities redevelopment agencies.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(01-H 5024) An Act relating to state affairs and government state lottery.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(01-H 5573) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(01-S 391 as amended) An Act relating to the courts - traffic tribunal.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6356) An Act relating to property.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6413) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(01-H 6120) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(01-H 6397 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study all aspects of needle, syringe and lancet disposal procedures.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(01-H 6328) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(01-S 187) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA records.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(01-S 803) (Substitute "8") An Act relating to insurance - genetic testing.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(01-H 6498) An Act relating to Central Falls -revaluation.
Senator Issa requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Senator Issa moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Also:
(01-H 6166) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation regulation of boats.
Senator Damiani requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
Senators Paiva Weed and Damiani discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Also:
(01-S 119) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation regulation of boats.
Senator Damiani requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Also:
(01-H 5815) An Act relating to sovereign immunity.
Senator Montalbano requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Sheehan, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
NEW BUSINESS
Senator Lenihan presents (01-S 1000) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of the Chaminade Club of Providence, Rhode Island.
Senator Lenihan requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
The act is read and passed, 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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Sheehan, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Senators Roney, Roberts, Gibbs, Irons, Bates and others present (01-S 1001) Senate Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Antoinette Downing.
Senator Roney requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Roney, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.
Senate Majority Leader Irons presents (01-S 1002) An Act relating to insurance workers' compensation insurance.
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 Montalbano, Caprio and Celona.
Senators Badeau, Polisena and Damiani discuss the act.
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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, 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 measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:
1. (01-S 952) Joint Resolution encouraging the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals to work with other agencies in examining the problem of teen use of alcohol and drugs while driving or riding in a motor vehicle.
2. (01-H 6199 as amended) Joint Resolution requesting the Director of the Department of Human Services to conduct a feasibility study of adding smoking cessation therapy as a Medicaid benefit.
3. (01-H 6433) Joint Resolution encouraging the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals to work with other agencies in examining the problem of teen use of alcohol and drugs while driving or riding in a motor vehicle.
4. (99-S994) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Inter-City Towing, Inc.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. Appointment of George T. Salem, Jr. of Providence VICE Associate Judge Carmine A. Rao as Associate Judge of the Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
Senator Celona, seconded by Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senators Montalbano, Coderre, Hunter, Caprio, McCaffrey, Igliozzi, Donelan, Tassoni, McBurney, Parella, Algiere and many others, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this appointment.
Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senator Issa discuss the confirmation.
By unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais,
Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber George T. Salem, Jr. of Providence, newly confirmed Associate Judge of the Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court, his parents George and Antoinette Salem and his friend Debbie Keene.
CALENDAR
2. Reappointment of John J. Hardiman, Esquire of Providence as Public Defender for a term expiring February 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 21, 2001.
3. (01-S, 990) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Upon suggestion of Senator DaPonte, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 21, 2001.
4. (01-H 6104) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Issa moves passage, seconded by Senator Montalbano.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, 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 Felag announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Polisena 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 Senate matters and (01-H 6336), (01-H 6498), (01-H 6166) and (01-H 5815), on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:30 o'clock P.M.
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR WILLIAM A. WALASKA
Heavenly Father, we ask you to teach us to give and not count the cost, and to labor and not ask for rewards. Above all, teach us that it is only what we give in love and service to others which endures forever. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 19, 2001:
1. (01-H6313) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study commuter rail service.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
2. (01-S 90) (Substitute "B") Senate Resolution creating a special legislative task force to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with the threat of school violence.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute "B".
3. (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.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, June 14, 2001
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 19, 2001:
1. (01-H 5992) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
2. (01-H5378) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - student identification numbers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
3. (01-H5864) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - licensing of facilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
4. (01-H5876) An Act relating to the illegal sale of tobacco products to children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
5. (01-H5889) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - licensing of facilities and programs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
6. (01-H5890) An Act relating to parental succession - retarded persons.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
7. (01-H5891) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
8. (01-H5900 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
home care patient rights.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
9. (01-H5905) (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".
10. (01-H5925) An Act relating to the Department of Mental Health.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
11. (01-H5980) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
12. (01-H5247) An Act relating to criminal procedure - peace officers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
13. (01-H6188) An Act relating to health and safety - rights of the terminally ill.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
14. (99-S476) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -workers' compensation - benefits.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 20, 2001:
1. (99-S803) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to insurance-
genetic testing.
Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
2. (99-S187) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA records.
Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
3. (01-H5347) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance-
genetic testing.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
4. (01-H5902) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute "B".
5. (01-H5906) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - needlestick safety and injury prevention act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
6. (01-H5924) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education-
health and safety of pupils.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
7. (01-H5978) An Act relating to businesses
and professions - license procedure for social workers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
8. (01-H 6146) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - maternal and child health services for children with special health care needs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
9. (01-H6209 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - licensing and monitoring of child care providers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
10. (01-H5295) (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" in concurrence.
11. (01-H5320) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commission on the deaf and hard of hearing.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
12. (01-H5417) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
13. (01-H6119) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
14. (99-S167) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
15. (99-S189) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
licenses for motorcycles.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, June 21, 2001:
1. Reappointment of John J. Hardiman, Esquire of Providence as Public Defender for a term expiring February 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
2. (01-H5752) (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" in concurrence.
3. (99-S990) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Ordered on the Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, June 14, 2001
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