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. 33 |
Tuesday, April 2, 2002 |
Thirty-third Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:15 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, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT - 2: Senators Coderre, Montalbano.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Roberts, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Roberts, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, March 27, 2002 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Roberts, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Todd Sanislow of Verizon Superpages, Robin Smith of Fidelity Investments, and Derek Archambeault of Garelick Farms.
Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber from LDC, Inc. of Providence, Edward N. DeCristofaro, Larry DeCristofaro, Larry DeCristofaro, Jr., Joanne DeCristofaro, John Wright, Todd Morvillo, John Antonacci, Tina Gosselin and Leigh Anne Esposito, who were involved in creating the 427 "Angels of Courage" Christmas ornaments that were engraved with the names of public safety officials who were killed in New York City on September 11th.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
March 28, 2002
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I am hereby withdrawing the January 14, 2002 appointment of Francis Perry of the Water Resources Board.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
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 PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
March 22, 2002
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-61-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority:
James H. Leach of Providence
for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
To this reappointment, 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 PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
March 26, 2002
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-75-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:
Christopher W. McMahan of Providence
VICE
Joseph A. Rossi
for a term expiring March 1, 2005.
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 PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
April 1, 2002
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 reappointment to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline:
Raymond A. Marcaccio, Esquire of Providence
for a term expiring April 1, 2005.
To this reappointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
TRANSFER OF BILL
Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Special Legislation to the Committee on Corporations:
(02-S 2634) An Act relating to retail licenses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that the advice and consent of the Senate be given the following:
Appointment of Kenneth J. Carpenter VICE Peter Lewiss to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Mary F. Cummings of Somerset, Massachusetts (Representing Librarians Serving Institutionalized Persons) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Thomas E. Deller of Providence to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Alison DiPetrillo of Coventry (Student Representative) VICE Jessica Tempest to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Jo-Eva Gaines of Newport to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Donna Good of East Greenwich (Represents School Libraries) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Gary Grove of Warren to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Michael Isaacs of East Greenwich to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Barbara Fields Karlin of Providence (Community Development Intermediary) for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Mario Mancieri of Bristol to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Azim Mazagonwalla of Providence VICE Rose Weaver (resigned) to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of John St. Sauveur of North Smithfield to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Jon R. Schock of East Greenwich (Public Water System Representative) VICE Maurice P. Trudeau to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Joshua Teverow, Esquire of Providence (Representing public library trustees) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Camille Vella-Wilkinson of Warwick to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2006.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION
Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(02-S 2176) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to fish and wildlife - deer hunting.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2191) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2233) An Act relating to animals and husbandry.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2305) An Act relating to hunting and fishing safety.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senators Irons, Izzo, Alves, DaPonte and Blais present (02-S 2914) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Irons, Izzo, Alves, Celona, DaPonte and Blais present (02-S 2915) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Irons, Izzo, Alves, DaPonte and Blais present (02-S 2916) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Irons, Izzo, Alves, DaPonte and Blais present (02-S 2917) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Irons, Izzo, Alves, DaPonte and Blais present (02-S 2918) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Fogarty, Kelly, Perry, Walaska and Tassoni present (02-S 2919) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of a town library and to issue not more than $5,000,000 bonds therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Fogarty, Kelly, Perry, Walaska and Tassoni present (02-S 2920) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction of extensions and improvements to its sewage disposal system and to issue not more than $6,000,000 bonds therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Walsh presents (02-S 2921) An Act relating to elections - Hopkinton.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators McDonald, Sosnowski, Connors and Algiere present (02-S 2922) An Act relating to Joint Committee on Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and Other State Constructions.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions.
Senator Paiva Weed presents (02-S 2923) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Paiva Weed presents (02-S 2924) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Walaska, Irons, McCaffrey and Fogarty present (02-S 2925) Senate Resolution commending the Republic of China on its contributions to promote world health and for other purposes.
Senator Walaska requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Walaska, seconded bySenate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Breene presents (02-S 2926) Senate Resolution congratulating Jarad Pierson Luchka on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Senator Breene requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Breene, seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Blais presents (02-S 2927) Senate Resolution congratulating Jeffrey Alexander Fraser on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Senator Blais requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Blais, seconded by Senator Breene, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators McCaffrey, Paiva Weed and Donelan present (02-S 2928) Senate Resolution commending the paralegals of Rhode Island and proclaiming June 4, 2002 as "Rhode Island Paralegals Day".
Senator McCaffrey requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator McCaffrey, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Cote, Kelly and Badeau present (02-S 2929) Senate Resolution congratulating Mount Saint Charles High School hockey team for winning its twenty-fifth hockey championship.
Senator Cote requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Cote, seconded by Senators Kelly and Badeau, 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 ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed, upon a voice vote:
1. (02-S2912) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (02-S2051) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting that the United States Congress remove the requirement in the clean air act for 2% of content by weight oxygenate in reformulated gasoline.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Felag, Enos, Izzo, Tassoni, Algiere, Kelly, Raptakis and many others.
Senators Enos, Blais and Walsh discuss the act.
The resolution is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a voice vote.
2. (02-S2302) An Act relating to health and safety - needlestick safety and injury prevention act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Izzo, McDonald, Sheehan and others.
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, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
3. (02-S2364) An Act relating to businesses and professions - intractable pain treatment.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senator Izzo and others.
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, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
4. (02-S2392) An Act relating to professional service corporations.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Issa and Polisena.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
5. (02-S2493) An Act relating to health and safety - child product safety.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Graziano, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 3, 2002.
6. (02-S2517) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - abuse in health care facilities.
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 Sheehan, Blais and many others.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 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, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
7. (02-S2668) (Substitute "A") An Act to amend the management and control of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Connors and Graziano.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
8. (02-S2076) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Felag and Blais.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, 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 Graziano announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.
Also:
Senator Ruggerio announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Upon suggestion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, and without objection, the Desk will remain open to receive Committee Reports.
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.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(02-S 2883) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the construction, renovation, alteration, repair, improvement, equipping and furnishing of, and/or additions to, public schools and school facilities in the town and to issue not more than $34,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:35 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR ELIZABETH H. ROBERTS
Help us to acknowledge our dependence on You, Lord, Instill in us Your Truth so that we may be true public servants to the people of our State. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, April 3, 2002:
1.Appointment of Alison DiPetrillo (Student Representative) of Coventry to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
2.Appointment of Jon R. Schock (Public Water System Representative) of East Greenwich VICE Maurice P. Trudeau to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
3.Appointment of Azim Mazagonwalla of Providence VICE Rose Weaver (resigned) to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
4.Appointment of Kenneth J. Carpenter VICE Peter Lewiss to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
5. Reappointment of Barbara Fields Karlin of Providence to the Board of Community Development Intermediary for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
6. Reappointment of Michael Isaacs of East Greenwich to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
7. Reappointment of John St. Sauveur of North Smithfield to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
8. Reappointment of Mary F. Cummings (Representing Librarians Serving) of Somerset to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
9. Reappointment of Joshua Teverow, Esquire (Representing) of Providence to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
10. Reappointment of Donna Good of East Greenwich to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
11. Reappointment of Jo-Eva Gaines of Newport to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
12. Reappointment of Gary Grove of Warren to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
13. Reappointment of Mario Mancieri of Bristol to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
14. Reappointment of Thomas E. Deller of Providence to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
15. Reappointment of Camille Vella-Wilkinson of Warwick to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2006.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate will give its Advice and Consent to this Reappointment.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, April 2, 2002
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, April 3, 2002:
1. (02-S2493) An Act relating to health and safety - child product safety.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
2. (02-S2334) An Act relating to the fair employment practices.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
3. (02-S2460) An Act relating to Fair Employment Practices Act.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
4. (02-S2652) An Act relating to public officers and employees - organization of state employees.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
5. (02-S2662) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians - apprenticeship.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6. (02-S2748) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - municipal employees' arbitration.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
7. (02-S2176) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to fish and wildlife - deer hunting.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
8. (02-S2191) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
9. (02-S2233) An Act relating to animals and husbandry.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
10. (02-S2305) An Act relating to hunting and fishing safety.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 4, 2002:
1. (02-S2321 as amended) An Act relating to employment security - general provisions.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.
2. (02-S2883) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the construction, renovation, alteration, repair, improvement, equipping and furnishing of, and/or additions to, public schools and school facilities in the town and to issue not more than $34,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, April 2, 2002
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