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 first day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and two.
Volume 129, No. 5
Thursday, January 10, 2002
Fifth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:09 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 48 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Connors, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Connors, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, January 9, 2002 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Connors, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Roney, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Eugene J. Cullinane and Marie Lucas.
Upon suggestion of Senators DaPonte and Sosnowski, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber students from the Prout School, Suzanne Beck, Shannon Betty, Matthew Caswell, Emily Cicero, Lindsey DeCourcey, Anne-Marie Fayle, Sarah Ferranti, Chandler Fink, Brendan Graham, Alyse Herrington, Martha Tones, Sebastian LaBelia, Ryan Kathryn Larkin, Meghan Murray, Ian Parnigoni, Jacquelyn Stoeckle, John Groccia, Jr., Siera Leone, Nicole Mihailides, Karlah Murphy, Raeleen Livernois, Gia Colardo, Patrick Pasquilini, Courtney Pavao, Katie Ryan, Maegan Ryan, Dylan Siniscalchi, Alexandra Tasso, Nicole Thomas, Simone Tueber, teacher Donna Burke, and Michael Murphy, chaperone.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents
the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
January 10,2002
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty President of the Senate 116 State House Providence, RI 02903
Dear Mr. President:
Please be advised and let the record reflect that I will be absent from the chamber on Thursday, January 10, 2002.
I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Warmest regards,
THOMAS J. IZZO
Senator, District 13
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:
(02-H 6654) Joint Resolution congratulating Jacqueline M. Walsh on her retirement as Deputy Superintendent of 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 Senators Coderre, Montalbano, Perry and Senate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, read and passed in concurrence, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
(02-H 6657) Joint Resolution expanding the membership of the special legislative House commission to study security issues at the State House and extending the reporting date.
Senator Damiani requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Damiani, seconded by Senate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, read and passed in concurrence, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Senator Bates presents (02-S 2077) An Act authorizing the town of Barrington to finance road improvements in the town of Barrington and to issue not more than $5,000,000 bonds or notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Badeau and Cote present (02-S 2078) An Act relating to towns and cities - housing commissions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Badeau and Cote present (02-S 2079) An Act relating to towns and cities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Walsh, Sosnowski and Breene present (02-S 2080) An Act relating to cities and towns - payments to fire companies.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Walsh, Sosnowski and Breene present (02-S 2081) An Act relating to education.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Cote, Kelly and Badeau present (02-S 2082) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance the unfunded pension liability of the city of Woonsocket, by the issuance of not more than $90,000,000 bonds therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Polisena and Damiani present (02-S 2083) An Act relating to the 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Roney, Montalbano, Caprio, Irons, Igliozzi and others present (02-S 2084) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - limited liability partnerships and the Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Polisena and Damiani present (02-S 2085) An Act relating to E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Polisena and Damiani present (02-S 2086) An Act relating to E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division - advertising prohibited.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Polisena and Damiani present (02-S 2087) An Act relating to E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Enos, Montalbano, Parella, Polisena and Walton present (02-S 2088) An Act relating to sexual assault.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Cicilline, Walton, Izzo, Garabedian, Perry and others present (02-S 2089) An Act relating to public assistance - food stamps.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Badeau, Cote, Felag, McBurney and Ruggerio present (02-S 2090) An Act relating to campaign contributions - expenditures reporting.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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 measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a voice vote:
1. (02-H 6655) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of West River Provisions Co., Inc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Damiani announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Coderre announces that the Senate will not meet on Thursday, January 17, 2002.
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 Senator Coderre, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:19 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR DANIEL P. CONNORS
Dear Lord, bestow your special blessings on all assembled in this chamber. Help us to always bear in mind that the people who elected us to serve them have placed their trust in us. May we serve them well in the ways in which you have taught us. Amen.
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