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.39 |
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 |
Thirty-ninth 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 44 Senators present and 6 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT - 6: Senators Badeau, Coderre, Gallo, Kelly, McDonald, Perry.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Igliozzi, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Igliozzi, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, April 11, 2002 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Igliozzi, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senators DaPonte, McBurney, Walaska, Celona, Cicilline, Connors andSenate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber from the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Providence, Tony Amado, Youth of the Year, and Jerry Lynch, Executive Director; from the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, Igor Lima, Youth of the Year, and Scott McLellan, Athletic Coordinator; from the Boys & Girls Club of Warwick, Kenny Correia, Youth of the Year, his mother Josephine Correia, and Lara D'Antuono, Executive Director; from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, Dino Ruggiero, Youth of the Year, Kayleigh Prime, Youth of the Year candidate, and Greg Reinholt, Executive Director; from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport, Danielle L. Lewis, Youth of the Year, Katelyn Simas, Club Staff and Joseph Thompson, Club Staff; from the Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland, Stephanie Fournier, Youth of the Year, and Candace Jackson, Club Staff.
COMMUNICATIONS
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
April 23, 2002
Honorable Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
Room 116, State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lieutenant Governor Fogarty:
I am writing to inform you that on Tuesday, April 23, 2002, I will be out of the state and will be absent from the Senate Session.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
RHODA E. PERRY
Senator, District 3
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSSENATE CHAMBER
April 22, 2002
Lt. Governor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
Room 116, State House
Providence, RI 02903
HAND DELIVERED
Dear Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session on Tuesday, April 23, 2002, Wednesday, April 24, 2002, and Thursday, April 25, 2002.
I will be out of town due to a business conference.
Please make the appropriate notation in the Senate Journal. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
PAUL S. KELLY
Senator, District 39
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
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 April 17, 2002:
(02-H 7988) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Coachman Condominium.
(02-S 2846) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
(02-S 2844) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
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:
(02-S 2008) An Act relating to mortgages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2024) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2072) An Act relating to towns and cities - zoning ordinances.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2078) An Act relating to towns and cities - housing commissions.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2079) An Act relating to towns and cities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2144) An Act relating to commercial law - interest and usury.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2227) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2325) An Act relating to state affairs and government - tourism and development.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2375) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2380) An Act relating to motors and other vehicles - motor vehicle emissions inspection program.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2381) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2386) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2441) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - Rhode Island Uniform Securities act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2442) An Act relating to employee stock options - biotechnology and medical technology companies.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2449) An Act relating to insurance - fire and marine liability and casualty insurance.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2456) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2547) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2548) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - emergency police power.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2634) An Act relating to retail licenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2680) An Act relating to cities and towns.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2691) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - mandatory prelicensing education requirements.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2692) An Act relating to insurance - inspection of motor vehicles.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2755) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to selling or leasing goods via the internet.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2758) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2774) An Act relating to fire safety.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2905) An Act in amendment of Chapter 55 of the Public Laws, 1958, entitled "An Act authorizing the towns of Charlestown and Richmond together, or together with the town of Hopkinton, to join a regional high school district incorporating said regional high school district and providing for the issuance of bonds, construction and operation of a regional high school for the joint use of the participating towns, within said regional high school district established by this act" as amended.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2911) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2914) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2915) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2916) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2917) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2918) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2921) An Act relating to elections - Hopkinton.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 6607) An Act relating to the town of Westerly - Municipal Court.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Senator Graziano, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(02-S 2108) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - compulsory attendance.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2115) An Act relating to human services.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2164) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2182) An Act relating to businesses and professions - board of medical licensure and discipline.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2218) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elderly affairs.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2303) An Act relating to Human Services.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2398 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2465) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2468 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2472) An Act relating to businesses and professions - athletic trainers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2516) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2624) An Act relating to education.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2673) An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Nursing.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2674) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to home and community service to the elderly.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2858 as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2879) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - state pharmaceutical purchasing and dispensing coordinating council.
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:
(02-S 2146) An Act relating to registration of vehicles.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2256) An Act relating to courtesy plates on antique motor cars.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2257) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2448) An Act relating to retail liquor licenses - objection by adjoining property owners.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS
Senator Cote, from the Joint Committee on Small Business, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(02-S 2031) An Act relating to distribution of credit cards.
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.
Senator Algiere presents (02-S 2941) An Act relating to state affairs and government - distressed areas economic revitalization act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Algiere and Walsh present (02-S 2942) An Act establishing the Westerly Municipal Land Trust.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Walsh and Sosnowski present (02-S 2943) An Act relating to the Charlestown Fire District.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Connors, Issa, Irons and Hunter present (02-S 2944) Senate Resolution congratulating Stephanie Fournier on being named the Cumberland-Lincoln Boys and Girls Club's "Youth of the Year".
Senator Connors requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Connors, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Irons, Ruggerio and Roney present (02-S 2945) Senate Resolution congratulating Dino Ruggerio on being named the Providence Boys and Girls Club's "Youth of the Year".
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Paiva Weed, Cicilline, Gibbs and Irons present (02-S 2946) Senate Resolution congratulating Danielle L. Lewis on being named the Newport Boys and Girls Club's "Youth of the Year".
Senator Paiva Weed requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Irons, Montalbano and DaPonte present (02-S 2947) Senate Resolution congratulating Tony Amado on being named the East Providence Boys and Girls Club's "Youth of the Year".
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Walaska, McCaffrey, Donelan, Irons, Montalbano and others present (02-S 2948) Senate Resolution congratulating Kenny Correia on being named the Warwick Boys and Girls Club's "Youth of the Year".
Senator Walaska requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Walaska, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Irons, Montalbano and McBurney present (02-S 2949) Senate Resolution congratulating Igor Lima on being named the Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club's "Youth of the Year".
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Parella presents (02-S 2951) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Montalbano presents (02-S 2940) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Naturally Beautiful Nails, Inc.
Senator Montalbano requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senator Celona.
The act is read and passed, 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, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
Senators Sosnowski, Revens, Montalbano, Celona, McBurney and others present (02-S 2950) Senate Resolution celebrating the life and honoring the memory of Richard B. Kiley.
Senator Sosnowski requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Sosnowski, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.
Senators Cicilline, Paiva Weed, Enos and Gibbs present (02-S 2952) Senate Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Dr. Philemon Truesdale Marvell, II.
Senator Cicilline requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Cicilline, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (02-S2374) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - corporations - general provisions - insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Celona and Hunter.
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 Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
2. (02-S2553) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - definitions and general code provisions.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Breene and Walsh.
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 Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
3. (02-S2587) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance - motor vehicle body replacement parts.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Ruggerio and others.
Senator Celona discusses the act.
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 Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
4. (02-S2682) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to credit card lending.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Cote, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.
5. (02-S2753) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senator Damiani and others.
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 Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
6. (02-S2754) (Substitute "A") An Act to amend the insurance law to provide for the voluntary restructuring of solvent domestic property and casualty insurers and reinsurers.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Walaska, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 25, 2002.
7. (02-S2419) An Act relating to the pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors, Sosnowski, Roberts, Montalbano, Kells, Felag and others.
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
8. (02-S2522 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.
Senator Alves moves passage, seconded bySenate Majority Leader Irons and Senators Celona, Caprio, Cote, Ruggerio and many others.
Senate Majority Leader Irons and Senators Paiva Weed and Garabedian discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, as amended, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 2: Senators Blais, Garabedian.
9. (02-S2527) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 2, 2002.
10. (02-S2280) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to corrections department.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Polisena, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 25, 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 ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:38 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
RETURNING FROM VACATION
SENATOR DAVID V. IGLIOZZI
As we reconvene in the Senate Chamber, let us once again contemplate our reasons for being here. Let us also ask of our Creator that he bestow special blessings today on us all and properly guide us in serving the people of our State. Amen.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, April 24, 2002:
1. (02-S2297) An Act relating to veterans' tax exemption - Exeter.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (02-S2444) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (02-S2488) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - audits.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
4. (02-S2831) An Act relating to taxation - new construction - Foster.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (02-S2842) An Act relating to towns and cities - redevelopment agencies.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (02-S2848) An Act relating to primary elections - city of East Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7. (02-S2878) An Act relating to New Shoreham - affordable housing board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
8. (02-S2884) An Act relating to taxation - property tax exemption for persons over 65 - East Greenwich.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
9. (02-S2903) An Act relating to the small employer health insurance availability act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
10. (02-H6751) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to reduce the assessed value of real estate upon the removal of a damaged structure.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 25, 2002:
1. (02-S2754) (Substitute "A") An Act to amend the insurance law to provide for the voluntary restructuring of solvent domestic property and casualty insurers and reinsurers.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (02-S2280) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to corrections department.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (02-S2008) An Act relating to mortgages.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (02-S2024) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (02-S2072) An Act relating to towns and cities - zoning ordinances.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (02-S2078) An Act relating to towns and cities - housing commissions.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7. (02-S2079) An Act relating to towns and cities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
8. (02-S2144) An Act relating to commercial law - interest and usury.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
9. (02-S2227) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10. (02-S2325) An Act relating to state affairs and government - tourism and development.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
11. (02-S2375) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
12. (02-S2380) An Act relating to motors and other vehicles - motor vehicle emissions inspection program.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
13. (02-S2381) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
14. (02-S2386) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
15. (02-S2441) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - Rhode Island Uniform Securities act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
16. (02-S2442) An Act relating to employee stock options - biotechnology and medical technology companies.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
17. (02-S2449) An Act relating to insurance - fire and marine liability and casualty insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
18. (02-S2456) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
19. (02-S2547) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
20. (02-S2548) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - emergency police power.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
21. (02-S2634) An Act relating to retail licenses.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
22. (02-S2680) An Act relating to cities and towns.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
23. (02-S2691) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - mandatory prelicensing education requirements.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
24. (02-S2692) An Act relating to insurance - inspection of motor vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
25. (02-S2755) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to selling or leasing goods via the internet.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
26. (02-S2758) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
27. (02-S2774) An Act relating to fire safety.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
28. (02-S2905) An Act in amendment of Chapter 55 of the Public Laws, 1958, entitled "An Act authorizing the towns of Charlestown and Richmond together, or together with the town of Hopkinton, to join a regional high school district incorporating said regional high school district and providing for the issuance of bonds, construction and operation of a regional high school for the joint use of the participating towns, within said regional high school district established by this act" as amended.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
29. (02-S2911) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
30. (02-S2914) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
31. (02-S2915) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
32. (02-S2916) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
33. (02-S2917) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
34. (02-S2918) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
35. (02-S2919) 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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
36. (02-S2920) 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.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
37. (02-S2921) An Act relating to elections - Hopkinton.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
38. (02-H6607) An Act relating to the town of Westerly - Municipal Court.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
39. (02-S2108) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - compulsory attendance.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
40. (02-S2115) An Act relating to human services.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
41. (02-S2164) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
42. (02-S2182) An Act relating to businesses and professions - board of medical licensure and discipline.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
43. (02-S2218) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elderly affairs.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
44. (02-S2303) An Act relating to Human Services.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
45. (02-S2398 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
46. (02-S2465) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
47. (02-S2468 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
48. (02-S2472) An Act relating to businesses and professions - athletic trainers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
49. (02-S2516) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
50. (02-S2624) An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
51. (02-S2673) An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Nursing.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
52. (02-S2674) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to home and community service to the elderly.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
53. (02-S2858 as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
54. (02-S2879) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - state pharmaceutical purchasing and dispensing coordinating council.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
55. (02-S2146) An Act relating to registration of vehicles.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
56. (02-S2256) An Act relating to courtesy plates on antique motor cars.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
57. (02-S2257) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
58. (02-S2448) An Act relating to retail liquor licenses - objection by adjoining property owners.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
59. (02-S2031) An Act relating to distribution of credit cards.
Joint Committee on Small Business recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 2, 2002:
1. (02-S2527) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, April 23, 2002
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