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.
| Volume129, No.53 |
Thursday, May 23, 2002 |
Fifty-third Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:07 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:
PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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 - 1: Senator Damiani.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Perry, to deliver the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Perry, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORDS
The Senate Journals of Tuesday, May 21, 2002 and Wednesday, May 22, 2002 proceedings are read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Perry, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(02-H 8187) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Willow Glen, Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Also:
(02-H 8170) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Rocco Service Station, Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Also:
(02-S 2668) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act to amend the management and control of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(02-S 2878 as amended) An Act relating to New Shoreham - Affordable Housing Board.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(02-H 7202) An Act relating to property subject to taxation - exclusion for qualifying options.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8081) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - definitions and general code provisions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8169) An Act authorizing the town of Portsmouth to finance the construction of a new gymnasium, renovations to the locker rooms and renovations to the existing gymnasium at Portsmouth High School by the issuance of not more than $4,850,000 bonds and/or notes therefor to be allocated as follows, $4,200,000 to finance the construction of a new gymnasium, $300,000 to finance renovations to the locker rooms and $350,000 to finance renovations to the existing gymnasium.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8171) An Act relating to state affairs and government - tourism districts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8172) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the acquisition of open space and/or recreation development projects and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8174) An Act authorizing the town of Tiverton to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of three elementary schools, which shall be attached to one core facility and situated on one site on North Brayton Road in the town and to issue not more than $25,700,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8176) An Act authorizing the town of Portsmouth to finance the construction of a new gymnasium, renovations to the locker rooms and renovations to the existing gymnasium at Portsmouth High School by the issuance of not more than $4,850,000 bonds and/or notes therefor to be allocated as follows, $4,200,000 to finance the construction of a new gymnasium, $300,000 to finance renovations to the locker rooms and $350,000 to finance renovations to the existing gymnasium.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8177) An Act authorizing the town of Tiverton to finance the construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing of the Tiverton middle and high schools, including, but not limited to, locker replacement at the middle school and athletic field improvements, an auxiliary gym, tennis courts, music room additions, science labs and a guidance suite at the high school and to issue not more than $3,735,000.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8188) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the repairs, renovations, and energy efficiency improvements to city schools and to issue not more than $9,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8189) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the following projects in the city: repairs to the Looff Carousel, upgrade of the Watchemoket storm drain; repairs and renovations to the police station; feasibility study and preliminary planning for a new fire station; waterfront development; soccer field and other recreational facility development; Warren Avenue street scape; the acquisition of property; and repairs and improvements to the storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems and to issue not more than $4,500,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8190) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence, upon the abandonment of the Martin Middle School by the School Department of the city, to finance the design and conversion of the Martin Middle School and its site into a multi-purpose community/recreation complex and to issue not more than $5,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(02-H 8118) (Substitute "A") House Resolution respectfully requesting the Rhode Island Department of Health to conduct an environmental impact study on the effect of runway expansion at T.F. Green Airport on the city of Warwick and the surrounding communities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(02-H 8191) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(02-H 6907) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(02-H 6960) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(02-H 7766) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Also:
(02-H 7210) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and ordered to be held on the Desk.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
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-H 7140) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to approve for passage the "Nursing Employment and Education Development Act" (NEED Act).
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(02-H 7296) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to enact a nationwide criminal background check and registry for long-term care workers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(02-H 7791) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to address the inequities in Medicare reimbursements for mental health services.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(02-H 8140) Joint Resolution congratulating Brother Edmond Precourt, FSC, on his reappointment as principal of the Prout School.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(02-S 2493) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - child product safety.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 6647 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 6924) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to miscellaneous rules.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7143 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7216) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to assisted living.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-H 7307 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - durable power of attorney for health care.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2766) An Act relating to education - teachers' retirement.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that the advice and consent of the Senate be given to the following appointments:
Appointment of Victor F. Capellan of Providence VICE Michael N. Keselica to the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Appointment of Christine M. Curley of North Kingstown VICE Joan J. Hertel to the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of John D. Gaskell, P.E. of Warwick (Representing Electrical Engineers) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Jose M. Gonzales, Ed.D. of Providence VICE Laura DiSano to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Christopher W. McMahan of Providence VICE Joseph A. Rossi to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Gordon Preiss of Westerly VICE Pen J. Fang to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeals for a term expiring March 1, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
Senator Sosnowski, from the Joint Committee on Environment and Energy, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(02-S 2416) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2519) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island cesspool phase out act of 2002.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2666) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - conservation officers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2840) (Substitute "A") An Act creating a special legislative commission to develop a strategic plan for Narragansett Bay.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(02-S 2930) An Act relating to recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILL
Senator Graziano, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare to the Committee on Corporations:
(02-H 7299 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - pain assessment act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senators Irons, DaPonte, Damiani and Bates present (02-S 3035) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the planning, construction and reconstruction of streets and/or sidewalks within the city and the design and construction of a new library in the Riverside section of the city and to issue not more than $4,500,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Irons, DaPonte, Damiani and Bates present (02-S 3036) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence, upon the abandonment of the Martin Middle School by the School Department of the city, to finance the design and conversion of the Martin Middle School and its site into a multi-purpose community/recreation complex and to issue not more than $5,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Irons, DaPonte, Damiani and Bates present (02-S 3037) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the repairs, renovations, and energy efficiency improvements to city schools and to issue not more than $9,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Irons, DaPonte, Damiani and Bates present (02-S 3038) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the following projects in the city: repairs to the Looff Carousel, upgrade of the Watchemoket storm drain; repairs and renovations to the police station; feasibility study and preliminary planning for a new fire station; waterfront development; soccer field and other recreational facility development; Warren Avenue street scape; the acquisition of property; and repairs and improvements to the storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems and to issue not more than $4,500,000 bonds and notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Sosnowski presents (02-S 3039) An Act relating to New Shoreham - deer hunting license.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators DaPonte, Celona and Garabedian present (02-S 3040) An Act relating to corporations, associations, and partnerships - Rhode Island certified capital companies act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Graziano, Irons, Montalbano, Polisena, Roney and others present (02-S 3041) Senate Resolution recognizing Dr. Donald J. Marsh for his distinguished service to the Brown Medical School.
Senator Graziano requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Graziano, seconded bySenate Majority Leader Irons and Senators Polisena, Revens, Roberts and Cicilline, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Graziano, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Donald Marsh, Francis C. McCrossan, Ruth Kohorn Rosenberg, Christine Heenan and Kerrie Bennett.
NEW BUSINESS
Senator Celona presents (02-S 3042) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Senators Revens, Walaska, McCaffrey, Lenihan, Raptakis and others present (02-S 3043) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for renovations and improvements to the McDermott pool and the Thayer and Warburton ice arenas.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed, item no. 2 in concurrence, upon a voice vote:
1. (02-S3031) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
2. (02-H7929) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study all aspects of needle, syringe and lancet disposal procedures.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
CALENDAR
In order for the day are taken up as follows:
2. (02-S2379) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to workers' compensation - general provisions.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tassoni, Ruggerio, Hunter and others.
Senator Badeau, seconded by Senator Tassoni, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2379) (Substitute "A" as amended)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (02-S 2379) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION - GENERAL PROVISIONS", as follows:
1. On page 2, lines 18-20, by deleting the new language, beginning with the word "For" and ending with the word "employees".
2. On page 3, line 25, by deleting the word "Whenever" and inserting in place thereof the words "Effective January 1, 2003, whenever".
3. On page 3, lines 28 and 29, by deleting the following language: "as well as a certificate pursuant to section 44-30-71.4".
4. On page 16, by deleting all of the new language on lines 24 through 32, and inserting in place thereof the following:
(b) In any case in which the employee or, in case of death, the administrator of the employee's estate neglects to exercise the employee's right of action by failing to file a lawsuit against such third person within two years after the injury, the self-insured employer or the employer's insurance carrier may so proceed and shall be subrogated to the rights of the injured employee or, in case of death, to the rights of the administrator to recover against such person, provided, however that no subrogation action shall commence unless at least twenty-six (26) weeks prior to the expiration of the two years the self-insured employer or the employer's insurance carrier has notified the employee or in the case of death, the administrator of the employee's estate, in writing by personal service or certified mail, that failure to commence such action within two years after the injury will operate as an assignment of the right of action to the self-insured employer or the employer's insurance carrier.
(c) If the self-insured employer or the employer's insurance carrier recovers from such other person damages or benefits, after expenses and costs of action have been paid, in excess of the amount of the lien as defined in this section, then any such excess shall be paid to the injured employee or, in the case of death, to the administrator of the employee's estate for distribution.
5. On page 17, line 2, by inserting the words ", to act on its behalf," following the word "insurer," the first time it appears.
6. On page 17, line 2, by deleting the words "to act on its behalf" following the word "self-insurer."
7. On page 17, line 4, by deleting the period and inserting in place thereof a comma.
8. On page 17, lines 5 and 6, by deleting the language beginning with "The unit reviews" and ending with "determined by the unit".
Respectfully submitted,
ROGER R. BADEAU
Senator, District 32
The motion to amend prevails 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, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
Upon motion of Senator Badeau, seconded by Senator Ruggerio, 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 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, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
3. (02-S2245) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act authorizing suit against the city of Warwick by Phyllis Marciano and making an appropriation to satisfy any judgment entered.
Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Upon suggestion of Senator Roney, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
4. (02-S2144) An Act relating to commercial law - interest and usury.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.
Senator Blais, seconded by Senator Breene, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2144)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (02-S 2144) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW - INTEREST AND USURY", as follows:
On page 3, line 8 after the "of" delete the words "five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000)" and insert in its place the words "one million dollars ($1,000,000)".
Respectfully submitted,
LEO R. BLAIS
Senator, District 21
The motion to amend prevails 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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
Upon motion of Senator Blais, seconded by Senator Breene, the act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
5. (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".
Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
6. (02-S2707) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - particular actions limitation of secrecy orders and agreement in certain actions.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senator Coderre, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.
8. (02-S2596) An Act relating to health care.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Connors, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
9. (02-S2598) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Gibbs, Tassoni and Enos.
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, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
10. (02-S2791) An Act relating to revaluation of the assessment of local taxes in the city of Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Perry, Walton and Ruggerio.
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, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
11. (02-S2863) An Act authorizing the city of Providence to own certain property absent deed restrictions.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.
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, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
12. (02-S2864) An Act relating to the city of Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.
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:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
13. (02-S2976) An Act relating to motor vehicles - New Shoreham.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Roney and Walsh.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
14. (02-S2991) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - notification to the town of New Shoreham.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senator Roney.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
15. (02-S2995) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance school facilities capital improvement projects and to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald, Ruggerio and Walsh.
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, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
16. (02-S2996) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the development and construction of multiuse playfields, bikeways and park facilities on property located off Broad Rock Road and to issue not more than $925,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald and Ruggerio.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
17. (02-S3001) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for open space, recreation and agricultural purposes and to issue not more than $1,300,000 bonds therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio and McDonald.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
18. (02-H7420) An Act relating to motor vehicles - responsibility of owners of retail vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Walaska moves passage, seconded by Senator Celona.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
19. (02-S2373) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to highways - construction and maintenance of state roads.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Gibbs, Parella, Bates, Kells, Paiva Weed, Cicilline and many others.
Senators Enos and Parella discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 7 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walton.
NAYS - 7: Senators Blais, Breene, McBurney, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Walsh.
20. (02-S2740) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public property and works - public-private redevelopment initiative act.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
21. (02-S2933 as amended) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veteran's bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.
Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senators Izzo and Parella.
The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, 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, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
22. (02-S2934) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Cicilline, Coderre 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, 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.
23. (02-S2961) An Act relating to the establishment and extension of gambling activities.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Alves, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
24. (02-S2772) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - objection by adjoining property owners in the city of Newport.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.
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, 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.
25. (02-H6618) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - dogs.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senator Parella.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, 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.
26. (02-H6801) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the National Guard.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Goodwin, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
27. (02-S2176) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to fish and wildlife - deer hunting.
Ordered to be placed on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "B" in concurrence.
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh, Connors and others.
The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, 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 - 1: Senator Enos.
28. (02-S2603 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.
Ordered to be placed on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, 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 - 2: Senators Cote, Garabedian.
29. (02-S2552) An Act relating to taxation - situs and ownership of taxable property.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator McCaffrey, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
1. (02-S2799) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - driver's license notification of selective registration requirement.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator DaPonte moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona and Roney.
Senator DaPonte, seconded by Senator Roney, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2799)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (02-S 2799) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - DRIVER'S LICENSE NOTIFICATION OF SELECTIVE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT", as follows:
On page 2, line 13 by deleting the words "under age" and inserting in place thereof the phase "between the ages of eighteen (18) and".
Respectfully submitted,
DANIEL DaPONTE
Senator, District 42
The motion to amend prevails 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, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
Senator Kells, seconded by Senators Enos and Blais, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2799)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (02-S 2799) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES - DRIVER'S LICENSE NOTIFICATION OF SELECTIVE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT", as follows:
1. Page 2, line 2, by deleting the language "shall be registered" and inserting in place thereof the language "may authorize the division to register him with the selective service system";
2. Page 2, lines 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, by deleting all of the language appearing on lines 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and inserting in place thereof the following:
"system of any person indicating that he wishes to be so registered. The application form shall include a box to check off if the applicant wishes to authorize the division to submit the information to the selective service system to register the applicant. Failure to authorize selective service registration as provided in this section shall not be a basis for denying driving privileges to the applicant."
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT T. KELLS
Senator, District 10
Senators DaPonte, Perry, Roney, Enos, Sheehan and Kells discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 12 Senators voting in the affirmative and 34 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 12: Senators Blais, Cicilline, Enos, Fogarty, Hunter, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, Parella, Perry, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS - 34: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Felag, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walsh.
Senators Sheehan, Raptakis, Perry, Enos, DaPonte and Kells discuss the act.
Upon motion of Senator DaPonte, seconded by Senator Roney, the act is read and passed, as amended, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 13 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 13: Senators Blais, Cicilline, Enos, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, Parella, Perry, Revens, Sheehan, Walsh, Walton.
7. (02-S2151) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to drinking water quality standards for private wells.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator 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 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Walaska announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 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.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all Senate 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 5:24 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 28, 2002:
1.
Appointment of Christine M. Curley of North Kingstown VICE Joan J. Hertel to the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. Reappointment of John D. Gaskell, P.E. of Warwick (Representing Electrical Engineers) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
3.
Appointment of Jose M. Gonzales, Ed.D. of Providence VICE Laura DiSano 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.
4.
Appointment of Christopher W. McMahan of Providence VICE Joseph A. Rossi to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
5.
Appointment of Gordon Preiss of Westerly VICE Pen J. Fang to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeals for a term expiring March 1, 2005.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
6. (02-S3042) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
7. (02-H7140) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to approve for passage the "Nursing Employment and Education Development Act" (NEED Act).
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
8. (02-H7296) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to enact a nationwide criminal background check and registry for long-term care workers.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
9. (02-H7791) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to address the inequities in Medicare reimbursements for mental health services.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
10. (02-H8140) Joint Resolution congratulating Brother Edmond Precourt, FSC, on his reappointment as principal of the Prout School.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
11. (02-H8170) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Rocco Service Station, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
12. (02-H8187) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Willow Glen, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, May 23, 2002
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 28, 2002:
1.
Appointment of Victor F. Capellan of Providence VICE Michael N. Keselica to the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. (02-S2245) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act authorizing suit against the city of Warwick by Phyllis Marciano and making an appropriation to satisfy any judgment entered.
Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
3. (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".
4. (02-S2596) An Act relating to health care.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (02-S2740) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public property and works - public-private redevelopment initiative act.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6. (02-S2961) An Act relating to the establishment and extension of gambling activities.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
7. (02-H6801) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the National Guard.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
8. (02-S2552) An Act relating to taxation - situs and ownership of taxable property.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
9. (02-S2493) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - child product safety.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
10. (02-S2766) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - teachers' retirement.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
11. (02-H6647 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
12. (02-H6924) (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".
13. (02-H7143 as amended) An Act relating to education - school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
14. (02-H7216) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to assisted living.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
15. (02-H7307 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - durable power of attorney for health care.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
16. (02-S2930) An Act relating to recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds act.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.
17. (02-S2416) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
18. (02-S2840) (Substitute "A") An Act creating a special legislative commission to develop a strategic plan for Narragansett Bay.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
19. (02-S2666) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - conservation officers.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
20. (02-S2519) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island cesspool phase out act of 2002.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
21. (02-S2878 as amended) An Act relating to New Shoreham - Affordable Housing Board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
22. (02-S2668) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act to amend the management and control of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, May 23, 2002
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