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. 40
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
Fortieth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:10 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 44 Senators present and 6 Senators absent as follows:
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Lenihan, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Lenihan, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Tuesday, April 23, 2002 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Goodwin, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Katherine Holden, Patrick Holden, Michael Corcelli, Isabella Corcelli, Joseph Corcelli, Joseph David, Hanah David, Carol Corcelli, Betsy David and Ray Denisiviwich.
Upon suggestion of Senator Raptakis, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Alissa Kinney, a Junior at Brown University, who will be serving as a Senate intern this year.
Upon suggestion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons and Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Alan V. Sokolow, Director, Eastern Regional Conference, Council of State Governments.
COMMUNICATIONS
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
April 24, 2002
The Honorable Charles J. Fogarty
President of the Senate
116 State House
Providence, RI
Dear Mr. President:
Please be advised and let the record reflect that I will be absent from the chamber from Wednesday, April 24, 2002 and Thursday, April 25, 2002 as I will be out of town on Senate business.
I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
THOMAS J. IZZO
Senator, District 13
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
April 24, 2002
Lt. Governor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor 116 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be attending a professional education conference on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, and, thus, will be absent from the Senate sessions.
I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
LEO R. BLAIS
Assistant Minority Leader
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
April 24, 2002
The Honorable 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, April 25th. I will be out of town with my students.
I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
JAMES SHEEHAN
Senator, District 23
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 PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
April 22, 2002
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:
Joseph Caffey of Providence
(Representative of a Community Development Corporation
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 PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
April 22, 2002
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 39-18-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority:
William C. Kennedy of Coventry
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.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
April 22, 2002
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 29-3.1-2.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Library Board of Rhode Island:
Tovah Reis of North Providence
(Representing librarians from corporate or special libraries)
VICE
Joe-Anne Aspri
for a term expiring December 31, 2004.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
April 22, 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:
Mary K. Talbot of Barrington
VICE
Florence Weintraub
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.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(02-H 8047) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of TJM Computers Ltd.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Also:
(02-H 8049) An Act relating to taxes - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8050) An Act relating to state affairs and government - distressed areas economic revitalization act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 7851) An Act relating to food and drugs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(02-H 8048) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(02-S 2009) An Act relating to poll workers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2097) An Act relating to search warrants.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2401) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2496) An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2498) An Act relating to sexual assault.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2603) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2708) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance - mandatory arbitration provision.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2712) An Act relating to commercial law - construction contracts.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2723) An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2724) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2856) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 6735 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 6961) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7565) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7767) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
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 2483) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study policies and programs to reduce the use of single occupant vehicles as a means of commuting to work in Rhode Island.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(02-S 2482) Joint Resolution to approve and publish and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (eligibility to vote).
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2764) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses - Class N nightclub licenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2779) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the state law library.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2808) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - licenses generally.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Senator Felag, from the Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(02-S 2262) An Act relating to military affairs and defense - extension of veterans' benefits.
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 Fogarty, Tassoni, Walaska, Felag and Perry present (02-S 2953) An Act relating to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Walsh, Celona, Montalbano, Sosnowski and Breene present (02-S 2954) An Act relating to state affairs and government - distressed areas economic revitalization act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Connors, Badeau, Issa and Hunter present (02-S 2955) An Act relating to taxes - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Cote and Badeau present (02-S 2956) Senate Resolution congratulating Carol A. Russo on being named the Quota International "Quotarian of the Year".
Senator Cote requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Cote, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Paiva Weed and Cicilline present (02-S 2957) Senate Resolution congratulating Arthur J. Berluti on being named "Citizen of the Year" by the Newport Lodge of Elks.
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 Garabedian, Raptakis, Celona, Montalbano, Issa and others present (02-S 2958) Senate Resolution proclaiming April 24th as "Rhode Island Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide from 1915 to 1923 and honoring Armenian-Americans.
Senator Garabedian requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Garabedian, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Sheehan, Montalbano, Alves, Celona, Irons and others present (02-S 2959) Senate Resolution memorializing Congress to proclaim September 11th as "National Heroes and Remembrance Day".
Senator Sheehan requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Sheehan, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Sheehan, Montalbano, Irons, Alves, Caprio and others present (02-S 2960) Joint Resolution proclaiming September 11th as "National Heroes and Remembrance Day" in the State of Rhode Island.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senators Alves, Raptakis, Polisena, Ruggerio, Walton and others present (02-S 2961) An Act relating to the establishment and extension of gambling activities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (02-S2297) An Act relating to veterans' tax exemption - Exeter.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senator Algiere.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
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".
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Breene, Walsh and Tassoni.
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:
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".
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senator Celona and others.
Senators Garabedian, Algiere and Roberts discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, 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:
4. (02-S2831) An Act relating to taxation - new construction - Foster.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
5. (02-S2842) An Act relating to towns and cities - redevelopment agencies.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Goodwin and Tassoni.
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:
6. (02-S2848) An Act relating to primary elections - city of East Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senate Majority Leader Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Bates and DaPonte.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
8. (02-S2884) An Act relating to taxation - property tax exemption for persons over 65 - East Greenwich.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 2, 2002.
7. (02-S2878) An Act relating to New Shoreham - affordable housing board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts and Algiere.
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:
9. (02-S2903) An Act relating to the small employer health insurance availability act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote, Hunter, Graziano 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:
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.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona and Algiere.
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:
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 Breene, the Senate adjourns at 4:38 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR J. MICHAEL LENIHAN
Lord, to Your servants in this chamber grant a sense of Your presence, not only during this hurried moment of prayer, for throughout the entire day, especially as we deliberate and vote on behalf of our constituents. Enable us to make our judgments Your judgments. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, April 25, 2002:
1. (02-S2483) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study policies and programs to reduce the use of single occupant vehicles as a means of commuting to work in Rhode Island.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
2. (02-H8047) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of TJM Computers Ltd.
Ordered on the Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
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 Tuesday, April 30, 2002:
1. (02-S2009) An Act relating to poll workers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
2. (02-S2097) An Act relating to search warrants.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
3. (02-S2401) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
4. (02-S2496) An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
5. (02-S2498) An Act relating to sexual assault.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
6. (02-S2603) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
7. (02-S2708) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance - mandatory arbitration provision.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
8. (02-S2712) An Act relating to commercial law - construction contracts.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
9. (02-S2723) An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
10. (02-S2724) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
11. (02-S2856) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
12. (02-H6735 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
13. (02-H6961) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
14. (02-H7565) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
15. (02-H7767) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
16. (02-S2482) Joint Resolution to approve and publish and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (eligibility to vote).
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
17. (02-S2764) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses - Class N nightclub licenses.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
18. (02-S2779) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the state law library.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
19. (02-S2808) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - licenses generally.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
20. (02-S2262) An Act relating to military affairs and defense - extension of veterans' benefits.
Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 2, 2002:
1. (02-S2884) An Act relating to taxation - property tax exemption for persons over 65 - East Greenwich.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
2. (02-S2527) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
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