SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, June 19, 2001

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Journal of the Senate
JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the second day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and one.

Volume 128, No. 63 Tuesday, June 19, 2001 Sixty-third 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, 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, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 4: Senators Algiere, Damiani, Enos, Sosnowski.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

CORRECTION The following New Business was omitted from the Senate Journal of Thursday, June 13, 2001:

Senators Walaska, Tassoni, Graziano, Celona and (Montalbano present (01-S 1003) An Act relating to waters and navigation- Marine Waterways and Boating Facilities Act of 2001.

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 14, 2001 proceedings is read in part.

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

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Lt. Brendan J. Carroll and his mother, the Honorable Mary Ann Carroll, State Representative.

Upon suggestion of Senator Felag, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Lt. Andrew Robin and his father Dan Robin.

COMMUNICATION

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

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER

June 19, 2001

His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
116 State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:

Please be advised that I will be unable to attend the Senate session on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, as I will be out of state on business. I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

DENNIS L. ALGIERE
Senate Minority Leader

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointment and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

June 19, 2001

To the Honorable, the Senate.

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Article 10, Section 4 of the Rhode Island Constitution entitled Judicial Selection, I have made the following appointment as Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court:

Daniel A. Procaccini of East Greenwich
VICE
Associate Justice Flank J. Williams

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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 measures which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 14, 2001:

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

(01-S 804) An Act relating to towns and cities - award of municipal contracts in North Smithfield.

(01-S 914) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Desnoyers Enterprises,Inc.

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 561) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance individual insurance coverage.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 978) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 987) An Act relating to the town of Burrillville - zoning.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5299) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to pharmacies.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5499) An Act relating to regulation of business practices- new motor vehicle dealerships.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5772) An Act relating to the town of Lincoln - Juvenile Hearing Board.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5798) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to collaborative pharmacy practice.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5959) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- The Protected Cell Companies Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5961) An Act relating to Motor Vehicle Reparations Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5990 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6078) An Act relating to food and drugs - Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6118 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6275) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes - town of Middletown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6330) An Act relating to underground storage tanks.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6411) An Act relating to incorporation of the Dunns Corners Fire District.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6423) (Substitute "A") An Act to incorporate the North Scituate Water District.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 6432) An Act relating to the Hopkinton Land Trust.

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 962) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5398 as amended) An Act relating to Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5592) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5603 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Attorney General.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-H 5947) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY

Senator Sosnowski, from the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(01-S 255) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - mosquito abatement.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 604) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 808) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Environmental Incentive Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(01-S 814) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.

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-S 235 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 Calendar.

Also:

(01-H 6512) An Act relating to textbooks.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(01-H 6136) An Act relating to regulation of third party health insurance administrators.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(01-H 6207) An Act relating to public accountancy.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(01-H 6363 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - real property taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(01-H 6511) An Act relating to the Burrillville Land Trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(01-H 5912 as amended) An Act relating to the Children's Cabinet.

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

Also:

(01-H 6114) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry - soil conservation.

Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

Also:

(01-H 6127) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.

Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Revens, Walaska, McCaffrey and Donelan present (01-S 1004) An Act relating to taxation - real property taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators McDonald and Irons present (01-S 1005) Senate Resolution congratulating Father Donald J. Bouressa on his retirement from the priesthood.

Senator McDonald requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senator Blais presents (01-S 1006) An Act relating to taxation- West Bay Residential Services Inc.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator McBurney presents (01-S 1007) Senate Resolution congratulating George F. Treanor on his retirement from the Pawtucket School Department.

Senator McBurney requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

1. (01-H6313) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study commuter rail service.

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.

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.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (01-H5992) (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.

Senator Walaska moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena and Breene.

Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 21, 2001.

2. (01-H 5378) (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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio, Tassoni, Perry and Cicilline.

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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, 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, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Roney, Roberts and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senator Polisena.

Senator Cicilline discusses the act.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts, Kells, Cicilline and many others.

The act is read and passed, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

6. (01-H5890) An Act relating to parental succession - retarded persons.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Cicilline, Hunter and Gallo.

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

NAYS -0.

7. (01-H5891) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, 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, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts and Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, as amended, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh and Cicilline.

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

NAYS -0.

10. (01-H 5925) An Act relating to the Department of Mental Health.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Polisena and Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, 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, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11. (01-H 5980) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, 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, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12. (01-H 5247) An Act relating to criminal procedure peace officers.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senator Kells.

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

NAYS -0.

13. (01-H 6188) An Act relating to health and safety - rights of the terminally ill.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, 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, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

14. (01-S 476) (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.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio, Tassoni and Issa.

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

NAYS -0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Also:

Senator Graziano announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate 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 Senator Coderre, seconded by Senator Breene, the Senate adjourns at 4:30 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR JOHN J. TASSONI, JR.

Dear God, You plant the seeds of service deep in our being. Help us give proper attention and care to our oaths of office so our true responsibility and advocacy on behalf of our constituents will bear fruit in our districts and throughout our State. Amen.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 20, 2001:

1. (01-S 803) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to insurance- genetic testing.

Ordered on the Calendar.

2. (99-S187) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA records.

Ordered 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-H 5295) (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-H 5320) (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-H 5417) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

13. (01-H 6119) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

14. (01-S 167) (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. (01-S 189) 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.

4. (01-H5992) (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.

5. (01-S 235 as amended) Joint Resolution requesting the Rhode Island Department of Health to promote annual check-ups and screening for prostate and colorectal cancer.

Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

6. (01-S 561) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance individual insurance coverage.

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

7. (99-S978) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (99-S987) An Act relating to the town of Burrillville- zoning.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9. (01-H5299) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to pharmacies.

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

10. (01-H 5499) An Act relating to regulation of business practices- new motor vehicle dealerships.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

11. (01-H 5772) An Act relating to the town of Lincoln - Juvenile Hearing Board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

12. (01-H 5798) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to collaborative pharmacy practice.

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

13. (01-H 5959) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance The Protected Cell Companies Act.

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

14. (01-H 5961) An Act relating to Motor Vehicle Reparations Act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

15. (01-H 5990 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

16. (01-H 6078) An Act relating to food and drugs - Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

17. (01-H 6118 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

18. (01-H 6275) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes town of Middletown.

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

19. (01-H 6330) An Act relating to underground storage tanks.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

20. (01-H 6411) An Act relating to incorporation of the Dunns Corners Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

21. (01-H 6423) (Substitute "A") An Act to incorporate the North Scituate Water District.

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

22. (01-H 6432) An Act relating to the Hopkinton Land Trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

23. (01-S 962) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.

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

24. (01-H 5398 as amended) An Act relating to Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

25. (01-H 5592) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

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

26. (01-H 5603 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Attorney General.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

27. (01-H 5947) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation. Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

28. (01-H 6461) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

29. (01-S 255) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - mosquito abatement.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

30. (01-S 604) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

31. (01-S 808) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Environmental Incentive Act.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

32. (01-S 814) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Tuesday, June 19, 2001

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