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.42 |
Tuesday, April 30, 2002 |
Forty-second 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 50 Senators present and 0 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT - 50: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT - 0.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Sosnowski, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Sosnowski, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, April 25, 2002 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Sosnowski, 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 Ellen and Mackenzie McBurney, daughters of Senator McBurney.
Upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Ted Garille, Craig Waltz, Jane Waltz, Tammy Waltz and Bob and Linda Monahan.
Upon suggestion of Senator Cicilline, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Alan Aten.
Upon suggestion of Senator Graziano, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Cathy Fanning, a graduate student at Northeastern University.
PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
Senator Kelly, recognized on a point of personal privilege, addresses the body relative to a recent newspaper article.
FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(02-H 6633) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to unfair sales practices - merchandise credit slips.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 6725) An Act relating to liability insurance - rental vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 6782) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to miscellaneous rules - child restraint systems - mandatory insurance coverage.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 6783) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 6787) An Act relating to insurance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 7671) An Act relating to the state building and fire code.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 6839 as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority - privatization of services.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(02-H 7708) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the tax and benefit provisions of the Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(02-H 7297) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - air pollution.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(02-H 6969 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(02-H 6740 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(02-H 7897) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
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 2230) Joint Resolution stating findings of the Rhode Island General Assembly; rescinding, repealing, canceling, voiding and superceding any and all extant applications by the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island heretofore made during any session thereof to the Congress of the United States of America to call a convention pursuant to the terms of Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing one or more amendments to that Constitution; urging the General Assemblies and legislatures of other states to do the same; directing that copies of this resolution be sent to specified person.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Roger P. Boudreau of Wakefield 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 George Farrell of Providence to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeals for a term expiring March 1, 2008.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Paul A. Feeney of Warwick (Representing voice technicians) to the Board of Examination and Licensing of Telecommunication Systems Contractors, Technicians, and Installers for a term expiring August 1, 2008.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of James H. Leach of Providence 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 Raymond A. Marcaccio, Esquire of Providence to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Thomas E. Perkins, Jr. of East Providence to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Bradley J. Waugh of East Greenwich to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(02-S 2328) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2382) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2396) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2402) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentence and execution.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2545) An Act relating to the Department of the Attorney General.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2619) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2630) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2672) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - search warrants.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2715) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to enforcement and collection of estate taxes.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2718) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - quasi-public corporations.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2783) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property - mechanics' liens.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2857) An Act relating to domestic relations - solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2861) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2897) An Act relating to property.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2901) An Act relating to the town of Exeter - juvenile hearing board.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Reappointment of The Honorable Frank Caprio of Providence to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Appointment of Daniel J. Ryan of Barrington VICE Frederick C. Luhrum to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Finance:
(02-S 2540) An Act relating to state affairs and government - the Rhode Island Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(02-S 2541) An Act relating to state affairs and government - law enforcement standards and training.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Felag, from the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims to the Committee on Finance:
(02-S 2900) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $200.00 to pay a bonus in the case of John A. Tomasso Jr. of 70 Lincoln Avenue, Cranston, RI, who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, under serial number US51478544.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(02-S 2933) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(02-S 2934) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senators Izzo, Roberts, Gibbs, Sosnowski, Garabedian and others present (02-S 2968) Senate Resolution proclaiming the month of May as "Foster Parent Appreciation Month".
Senator Izzo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Izzo, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Alves, Izzo, Goodwin, McCaffrey, Igliozzi and others present (02-S 2969) An Act approving the financing of adult immunization programs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Cicilline and Paiva Weed present (02-S 2970) Senate Resolution congratulating Lester Kendall on the joyous occasion of his 100th birthday on March 25, 2002.
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 voice vote.
Senators Cicilline, Paiva Weed, Gibbs, Enos and Felag present (02-S 2971) Senate Resolution congratulating Jean Littlefield on being the 2002 recipient of the Newport Daily News Community Service Award.
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 voice vote.
Senators Paiva Weed, Cicilline, Gibbs, Enos and Felag present (02-S 2972) Senate Resolution congratulating Donna Maytum on being the 2002 recipient of the Newport Daily News Community Service Award.
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.
Senator Lenihan presents (02-S 2973) Senate Resolution congratulating Kristin Pallister for being named Rhode Island's "Middle School 2002 Youth Volunteer".
Senator Lenihan requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Lenihan, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Lenihan presents (02-S 2974) Senate Resolution congratulating Pratik Chougule on being recognized as a distinguished finalist for the 2002 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Senator Lenihan requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Lenihan, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion 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:
(02-S 2475) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (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".
Senator Cote moves passage, seconded by Senator Felag and 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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
2. (02-S2115) An Act relating to human services.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators Tassoni, Felag and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
3. (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".
Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senator Kells and 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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
4. (02-S2182) An Act relating to businesses and professions - board of medical licensure and discipline.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Walaska moves passage, seconded by Senator Polisena.
Senators Polisena, Gibbs and Blais discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS - 3: Senators Blais, Gibbs, Walsh.
5. (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".
Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senator Igliozzi.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
6. (02-S2303) An Act relating to Human Services.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
7. (02-S2398 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
Upon suggestion of Senator Blais, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 1, 2002.
8. (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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Graziano, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 1, 2002.
9. (02-S2468 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Fogarty, Paiva Weed, Damiani, Hunter and others.
The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
10. (02-S2472) An Act relating to businesses and professions - athletic trainers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Breene and Cicilline.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 50 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 50: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
11. (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".
Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Garabedian 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, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
12. (02-S2624) An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani and Tassoni.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS - 1: Senator Walsh.
13. (02-S2673) An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Nursing.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
Senator Graziano moves passage.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
14. (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".
Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts, Blais and Breene.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
15. (02-S2858 as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Roney, Walsh, Izzo, Sosnowski, Ruggerio and others.
The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
16. (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".
Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio, Cote and Sheehan.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
17. (02-S2146) An Act relating to registration of vehicles.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Hunter, Connors 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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
18. (02-S2256) An Act relating to courtesy plates on antique motor cars.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Senator Tassoni moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Enos, Hunter, Damiani and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
19. (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".
Upon suggestion of Senator Goodwin, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 1, 2002.
20. (02-S2448) An Act relating to retail liquor licenses - objection by adjoining property owners.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts and Goodwin.
Senator Walsh, seconded by Senator Roney, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2448)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (02-S 2448) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES - OBJECTION BY ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS", as follows:
On page 3, lines 25 through 28, inclusive, delete all language.
Respectfully submitted,
DONNA WALSH
Senator, District 25
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
Upon motion of Senator Walsh, seconded by Senator Goodwin, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
21. (02-S2031) An Act relating to distribution of credit cards.
Joint Committee on Small Business recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Cote, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 1, 2002.
22. (02-S2009) An Act relating to poll workers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells and Breene.
Senators Sheehan and Blais discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 1: Senator Sheehan.
23. (02-S2097) An Act relating to search warrants.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Enos, Roney and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
24. (02-S2401) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Damiani.
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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
25. (02-S2496) An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Blais, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 2, 2002.
26. (02-S2498) An Act relating to sexual assault.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo, Cicilline, Roberts and Roney.
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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
27. (02-S2603) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts and Roney.
Senators Ruggerio and Paiva Weed discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 2: Senators Cote, Garabedian.
28. (02-S2708) An Act relating to motor vehicle insurance - mandatory arbitration provision.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Donelan moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed.
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
29. (02-S2712) An Act relating to commercial law - construction contracts.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani, Fogarty, Sheehan and others.
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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
30. (02-S2723) An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Hunter, Roberts, Roney, Algiere and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
31. (02-S2724) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts and Lenihan.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 1: Senator Alves.
32. (02-S2856) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani and Gallo.
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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
33. (02-H6735 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 9, 2002.
34. (02-H6961) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 9, 2002.
35. (02-H7565) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 9, 2002.
36. (02-H7767) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 9, 2002.
37. (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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Goodwin, and without objection, ordered to be held on the Desk.
38. (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".
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Goodwin, Damiani 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 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
39. (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".
Senator DaPonte moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors, Goodwin and others.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 1: Senator Paiva Weed.
40. (02-S2808) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - licenses generally.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Celona, Gallo, Igliozzi, Roney, Ruggerio and many 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
41. (02-S2262) An Act relating to military affairs and defense - extension of veterans' benefits.
Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs recommends passage.
Senator Issa moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Coderre, Breene, Felag, Raptakis and others.
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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, 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 Felag announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at 3:15 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Polisena announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Coderre, seconded by Senator Algiere, and upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, the Senate adjourns at 4:56 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of John S. Ziegelmayer of Providence, former Clerk of the Providence Police Court, who was very active in the Mount Pleasant community.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
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INVOCATION
SENATOR V. SUSAN SOSNOWSKI
O Heavenly Father, we thank You for the privilege of serving in this Assembly. We promise to do the people's business to the best of our ability, with all the insight and foresight that we could apply. Amen.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 1, 2002:
1. Reappointment of Thomas E. Perkins, Jr. of East Providence to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
2. Reappointment of George Farrell of Providence to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeals for a term expiring March 1, 2008.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
3. Reappointment of Roger P. Boudreau of Wakefield to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
4. Reappointment of James H. Leach of Providence to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
5. Reappointment of Raymond A. Marcaccio, Esquire of Providence to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
6. Reappointment of Paul A. Feeney of Warwick (Representing voice technicians) to the Board of Examination and Licensing of Telecommunication Systems Contractors, Technicians, and Installers for a term expiring August 1, 2008.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
7. Reappointment of Bradley J. Waugh of East Greenwich to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
8. (02-S2230) Joint Resolution stating findings of the Rhode Island General Assembly; rescinding, repealing, canceling, voiding and superceding any and all extant applications by the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island heretofore made during any session thereof to the Congress of the United States of America to call a convention pursuant to the terms of Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing one or more amendments to that Constitution; urging the General Assemblies and legislatures of other states to do the same; directing that copies of this resolution be sent to specified person.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, April 30, 2002
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CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 1, 2002:
1. (02-S2398 as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
2. (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.
3. (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".
4. (02-S2031) An Act relating to distribution of credit cards.
Joint Committee on Small Business recommends passage.
5. (02-S2042 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - abandonment and nonsupport.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
6. (02-S2200) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7. (02-S2203) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees - code of ethics.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
8. (02-S2213) An Act relating to elections - registration of voters.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
9. (02-S2215) An Act relating to child support enforcement.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
10. (02-S2220) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
11. (02-S2242 as amended) An Act relating to probate practice - guardians.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
12. (02-S2269) An Act relating to criminal procedure - domestic violence prevention act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
13. (02-S2312) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to fair housing practices act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
14. (02-S2315) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
15. (02-S2369) An Act relating to probate practice and procedure.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
16. (02-S2420) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections - secretary of state.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
17. (02-S2464) An Act relating to criminal procedure - identification and apprehension of criminals.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
18. (02-S2486) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
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CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 2, 2002:
1. Reappointment of The Honorable Frank Caprio of Providence to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
2.
Appointment of Daniel J. Ryan of Barrington VICE Frederick C. Luhrum to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
3. (02-S2496) An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
4. (02-S2375) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (02-S2386) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (02-S2441) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - Rhode Island Uniform Securities act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7. (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".
8. (02-S2680) An Act relating to cities and towns.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
9. (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".
10. (02-S2884) An Act relating to taxation - property tax exemption for persons over 65 - East Greenwich.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
11. (02-S2527) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
12. (02-S2328) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
13. (02-S2382) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
14. (02-S2396) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
15. (02-S2402) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentence and execution.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
16. (02-S2545) An Act relating to the Department of the Attorney General.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
17. (02-S2619) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
18. (02-S2630) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
19. (02-S2672) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - search warrants.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
20. (02-S2715) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to enforcement and collection of estate taxes.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
21. (02-S2718) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - quasi-public corporations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
22. (02-S2783) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property - mechanics' liens.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
23. (02-S2857) An Act relating to domestic relations - solemnization of marriages.
Ordered on the Calendar.
24. (02-S2861) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to adjudication of traffic offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
25. (02-S2897) An Act relating to property.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
26. (02-S2901) An Act relating to the town of Exeter - juvenile hearing board.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
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CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 9, 2002:
1. (02-H6735 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
2. (02-H6961) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
3. (02-H7565) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
4. (02-H7767) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
5. (02-S2144) An Act relating to commercial law - interest and usury.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (02-S2442) An Act relating to employee stock options - biotechnology and medical technology companies.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
7. (02-H6607) An Act relating to the town of Westerly - Municipal Court.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, April 30, 2002
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