SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, May 28, 2002

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.54 Tuesday, May 28, 2002 Fifty-fourth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:17 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 47 Senators present and 3 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.

ABSENT - 3: Senators Cicilline, DaPonte, Roberts.

INVOCATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator McBurney, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator McBurney, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, May 23, 2002 proceedings is read in part.

Upon suggestion of Senator McBurney, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senators Celona and McBurney, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Bob Venturini, of Pawtucket.

Upon suggestion of Senators Coderre and McBurney, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber students who have made the Children's Crusade Pledge; from Goff Junior High School Caroline DeBarros and Jeffrey DaRosa; from Jenks Junior High School Tulsi Patel and Stephanie Curran; from Slater Junior High School Shayna DeBrito, Serena Gonzalez, Shari DaCosta, Carlos Baptista, Thomas Falowo, Andrea Lopez and Sylvia Dossantos, along with their advisor Andrew Costa.

Upon suggestion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Frank Caprio, Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court, along with Tom and Elaine Baptista, who have just moved to Rhode Island.

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointment and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

May 28, 2002

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-61-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority: Kibbe S. Reilly of Providence VICE Michael E. Schwartz (resigned)

for a term expiring January 31, 2004.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSSENATE CHAMBER May 28, 2002

Lt. Governor, Charles J. Fogarty

Lieutenant Governor
116 State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:

Please be advised and let the record reflect that I will be absent from the chamber from Tuesday, May 28th through Friday, May 31st as I will be out of State on business.

I would appreciate having this letter recorded in the Senate Journal.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Warmest regards, DANIEL DaPONTE
Senator, District 42

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications from His Excellency the Governor:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

May 24, 2002

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I am hereby withdrawing the May 20, 2002 appointment of Anne Szostak to the Public Telecommunications Authority.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

May 28, 2002

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I am hereby withdrawing the May 22, 2002 appointment of Daryl E. Dayian to the Coastal Resources Management Corporation.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:

(02-H 8194) 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.

Also:

(02-H 8195) 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 Corporations.

Also:

(02-H 8027) An Act relating to Commercial Law - general regulatory provisions - deceptive trade practices.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(02-H 8164) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(02-H 8010) An Act relating to the retail sale of Alcohol - class DP license.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(02-S 2364) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - intractable pain treatment.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(02-H 7069) An Act relating to motor vehicles - Police Major emeritus.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(02-H 7312) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - birds.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(02-H 8043) An Act relating to parks and recreational areas - recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(02-H 8080) An Act relating to establishing the Westerly Municipal Land Trust.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(02-H 8094) An Act in amendment of Chapter 55 of the Public Laws, 1958, entitled "An Act authorizing the towns of Charlestown and Richmond together, or together with the town of Hopkinton, to join a regional high school district incorporating said regional high school district and providing for the issuance of bonds, construction and operation of a regional high school for the joint use of the participating towns, within said regional high school district established by this Act" as amended.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(02-H 8131) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Senator Montalbano requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, 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, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(02-S 2853) An Act amending the city charter of the city of Newport by increasing the maximum fine imposed by the Municipal Court from five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2904) An Act relating to human services - health care for families.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2977) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2980) An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2981 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - personal watercraft safety act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6742) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6750) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to issue not more than $12,500,000 bonds and notes to finance extension of sewer lines and the upgrading of the sewage treatment plant of the town and all attendant expenses, including but not limited to engineering costs.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6778 as amended) An Act relating to E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6787) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6942) An Act relating to veterans' tax exemption - Exeter.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6943) An Act relating to zoning ordinance - town of Charlestown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7004 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7006) An Act relating to cities and towns.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7106) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7235) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - powers and operations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7364) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - municipal accounting systems.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7384) An Act relating to retail licenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7682 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - amusement ride safety.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7780) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7782) An Act relating to property tax relief in the town of Jamestown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7785) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7804) An Act amending the city charter of the city of Newport by increasing the maximum fine imposed by the municipal court from five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7840) An Act relating to the city of Newport.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7845) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - property tax exemption for persons over 65 - East Greenwich.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7867) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to New Shoreham - affordable housing board.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7869) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the construction, renovation, alteration, repair, improvement, equipping and furnishing of, and/or additions to, public schools and school facilities in the town and to issue not more than $34,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7870) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the construction, renovation, alteration, repair, improvement, equipping and furnishing of, and/or additions to, public schools and school facilities in the town and to issue not more than $34,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7923) An Act relating to the town of Exeter - juvenile hearing board.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7937) An Act relating to elections - Hopkinton.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7991) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction of extensions and improvements to its sewage disposal system and to issue not more than $6,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7992) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of a town library and to issue not more than $5,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8000) An Act relating to human services - health care for families.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8050) An Act relating to state affairs and government - distressed areas economic revitalization act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8130) An Act relating to the North Tiverton Fire District.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8132) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8133) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the improvement and replacement of road and traffic control devices in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $200,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8135) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvement of public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $600,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8136) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8137) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,000,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8138) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the reconstruction of bridges in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $300,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON
NAMING STATE CONSTRUCTIONS "

Senator Tassoni, from the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(02-S 2646) An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2828) An Act relating to the Permanent Joint Committee on Naming all new Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and other State Constructions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2922) An Act relating to Joint Committee on Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and other State Constructions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senators Irons, DaPonte and Damiani present (02-S 3044) An Act relating to businesses and professions - hawkers and peddlers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator McBurney presents (02-S 3045) An Act relating to taxation - exclusion for qualifying options.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Breene and Lenihan present (02-S 3046) An Act relating to the freezing of the tax rate and evaluation in the town of Exeter.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

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, items 7-12 in concurrence, upon a voice vote:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

6. (02-S3042) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

7. (02-H7140) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to approve for passage the "Nursing Employment and Education Development Act" (NEED Act).

8. (02-H7296) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to enact a nationwide criminal background check and registry for long-term care workers.

9. (02-H7791) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to address the inequities in Medicare reimbursements for mental health services.

10. (02-H8140) Joint Resolution congratulating Brother Edmond Precourt, FSC, on his reappointment as principal of the Prout School.

11. (02-H8170) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Rocco Service Station, Inc.

12. (02-H8187) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Willow Glen, Inc.

CALENDAR

In order for the day are taken up as follows:

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.

Senator Montalbano, seconded by Senators Coderre, Polisena, Walton, Perry, Roney, Graziano and others, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this appointment.

Senators Coderre and Walton discuss the confirmation.

The confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Kells.

GUEST

Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre andSenate Majority Leader Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Victor Capellan of Providence.

CALENDAR

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`'.

Upon suggestion of Senator Damiani, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

4. (02-S2596) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Connors moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Issa, Enos, Tassoni, Gibbs 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, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

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".

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Badeau and Montalbano.

Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senator Badeau, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2740) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (02-S 2740) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS - PUBLIC-PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE ACT", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 16 after the words "services and infrastructure", by deleting the period "." and word "Thus" and substituting in place thereof the word "thus".

2. On page 3, line 28, after the word "chapter" by adding the following words: "However, no real property currently within the freeway line of the interstate shall be transferred to the board for sale, lease, or utilization pursuant to a public-private partnership, until the project area becomes available for redevelopment pursuant to the plan."

3. On page 5, line 13, after the words "shall be" by deleting the following language "utilized in a manner consistent with federal funding for the realignment of Interstate Rout 195, including deposit into a state infrastructure bank;" and substituting the following words in place thereof: "deposited in the Intermodel Surface Transportation Fund, as defined in section 35-4-11, to be used for activities eligible for funding under title 23 (Highways) - United States Code."

4. On page 6, line 28, after the first word "of" by adding the following words: "and the planned completion date for the".

5. On page 7, line 5, after the word "infrastructure" by adding the following words; "The Board shall also consider fair market value as defined in 23 U.S.C. section 156 and 23 CFR section 710.403. The Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation as a member of the Board shall issue a report to the Board on this subject relative to each individual application."

6. On page 7, line 31, after the words "superior court", by adding the following words: "Appeals should be subject to de novo review."

7. On page 8, line 23, after the words "et seq.", and before the word "and" by inserting the following words: ", The Management and Disposal of Property Act, Rhode Island general laws section 37-7-1 et seq.,"

8. On page 8, line 24, by adding after the word "chapter" the following words: "However, notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the sale, lease, or agreement for any real property subject to control by the Board shall secure an advisory opinion from the Office of the Attorney General."

Respectfully submitted,

DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO
Senator, District 4

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

Senators Parella, Ruggerio, Perry, Montalbano and Gibbs discuss the act.

Upon motion of Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senator Badeau, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 9 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Alves, Badeau, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Polisena, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 9: Senators Algiere, Blais, Gibbs, Kelly, Lenihan, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Walsh.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSSENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate:

I, M. Teresa Paiva Weed, under oath depose and say:

1. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 36-14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (02-S 2961), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

4. I request that I be excused from voting, deliberating or taking action on the matter.

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because I have a conflict of interest as follows. My law firm.

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge.

M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of May, 2002.

JAMES M. DONELAN
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

6. (02-S2961) An Act relating to the establishment and extension of gambling activities.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Alves moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena and Caprio.

Senator Polisena discusses the act.

Senator Raptakis, seconded by Senator Garabedian, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2961)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (02-S 2961) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT AND EXTENSION OF GAMBLING ACTIVITIES", as follows:

By deleting all language following the enactment clause and substituting therefor the following:

"Section 1. A special commission be and the same is hereby created consisting of seven (7) members of the house finance committee; four (4) members shall be the chairpersons of the subcommittees of the house finance committees on health and human services, general government, public safety, and education; one (1) of whom shall be the deputy chairperson of the house finance committee; one (1) of whom shall be the chairperson of the house finance committee; and one (1) of whom shall be a minority political member of the house finance committee to be appointed by the chairperson of the finance committee; and seven (7) members of the senate finance committee to be appointed by the chairperson of the senate finance committee, one of whom shall be a minority member.

The chairperson of the house finance committee shall appoint one (1) of the foregoing seven (7) members as the chairperson of the study commission, and the chairperson of the senate finance committee shall appoint the vice chair of the commission.

The purpose of said commission shall be to conduct a comprehensive study on the desirability of further gaming in Rhode Island, including full commercial casino gaming. The commission shall investigate, take testimony and gather evidence concerning the positive and negative aspects of further gaming. The commission shall consider potential locations of further gaming facilities, revenue sharing arrangements, casino partnership arrangements, and all other issues related to further gaming in Rhode Island.

Forthwith upon passage of this resolution, the members of the commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson of the house finance committee. Vacancies in said commission shall be filled by the chairperson of the house finance committee.

The membership of said commission shall receive no compensation for their services.

The commission may contract with individuals, colleges, universities, professional organizations or any other entities, or professionals with expertise which will assist the commission in its work.

All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish such advice and information, documentary and otherwise, to said commission and its agents as is deemed necessary or desirable by the commission to facilitate the purposes of this floor amendment.

The chairperson of the house finance committee is hereby authorized and directed to provide suitable quarters for said commission. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the house of representatives on or before April 1, 2003 and said commission shall expire on June 1, 2003.

In its report, the commission should set forth findings and/or make recommendations regarding, but not limited to, the following:

(1) What are the economic and social impacts, positive and negative, of authorizing additional gaming in the state;

(2) Whether the authorization of one (1) or more gaming facilities is desirable and beneficial to the state and, if so, what structure would maximize benefits to the state;

(3) Whether the establishment of one (1) or more commercial casinos in the state would cause significant social harm or any substantial economic harm to the state from lost state lottery income or other gaming revenue;

(4) Whether the economic benefits from the establishment of one (1) or more commercial casinos in the state would outweigh any potential social or economic harm which may result;

(5) If the establishment of new gaming facilities is determined to be in the state's best interest, whether such gaming facilities should be privately owned and operated, Indian owned and operated, or a combination of any of the foregoing;

(6) If the establishment of new gaming facilities in the state is determined to be in the state's best interest, whether such gaming facilities should include VLT-machine-only gaming, coin drop slot-machine and VLT-machine-only gaming, full casino gaming, modified casino gaming, or any other form of gaming;

(7) If the establishment of new gaming facilities in the state is determined to be in the state's best interest, whether existing gaming facilities should be allowed the same types of gaming as would be present in the new gaming facilities;

(8) If the establishment of new gaming facilities in the state is determined to be in the state's best interest, whether the state should mandate a competitive bidding process for any gaming facility in which the state is involved;

(9) If additional legalized gaming is authorized, what additional regulatory and administrative responsibilities and duties would be required and what regulatory structure would be most appropriate;

(10) If additional legalized gaming is authorized, what is the potential share for the state in the resulting new gaming revenue;

(11) Whether the study commission should recommend that a statewide referenda be put on the next ballot to allow the voters to determine whether gaming should be expanded in Rhode Island, and what question or questions should the voters be asked;

(12) What role should a host community play with any new gaming facility, including the degree of authority it should have over casino operations and the revenues to be obtained therefrom; and

(13) Whether any existing statutes regarding gaming and/or state lotteries should be introduced or amended.

Section 2. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the town of West Warwick, and the qualified electors of the state of Rhode Island, at least ten (10) days subsequent to the publication of the report of the special gambling commission, but in no event later than December 31, 2003, for their approval the following referendum question: 'Shall a gambling facility and/or activity be established in the town of West Warwick?'.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon passage."

Respectfully submitted,

LEONIDAS P. RAPTAKIS
Senator, District 20

Senators Alves, Graziano, Garabedian and Raptakis discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 4 Senators voting in the affirmative and 41 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 4: Senators Lenihan, Parella, Raptakis, Walsh.

NAYS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.

Senators Sheehan, Breene, Lenihan and Garabedian discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative, 6 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 6: Senators Blais, Gibbs, Lenihan, Parella, Revens, Walsh.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Paiva Weed.

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.

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo, Issa, Coderre and many others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

8. (02-S2552) An Act relating to taxation - situs and ownership of taxable property.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Garabedian, Walaska, Celona and Revens.

Senator McCaffrey, seconded by Senator Walaska, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2552)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (02-S 2552) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - SITUS AND OWNERSHIP OF TAXABLE PROPERTY", as follows:

By deleting all of the language following the enactment clause and inserting in place thereof the following:

"SECTION 1. Chapter 44-4 of the General Laws entitled `Situs and Ownership of Taxable Property' is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

44-4-4.2 LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS TAXED TO TENANT OF QUASI-PUBLIC CORPORATION. - Whenever real property is owned by a quasi-public corporation and leased to a tenant which is engaged in any business for profit, and such property is located at an airport with more than ten thousand (10,000) air carrier aircraft operations annually, any tax on leasehold improvements shall be paid by the tenant, who, for the purposes of taxation, shall be deemed to be the owner of any such leasehold improvements.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2001."

Respectfully submitted,

MICHAEL J. McCAFFREY
Senator, District 16

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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

Upon motion of Senator McCaffrey, seconded by Senators Revens, Walaska and Donelan, read and passed, as amended, 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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Gallo, Polisena and others.

Senator Graziano, seconded by Senator Polisena, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(02-S 2493) (Substitute "A" as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (02-S 2493) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CHILD PRODUCT SAFETY", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 9, insert the words "or baby" before the word "swing"; and

2. On page 1, line 9, delete the words "or toy or play equipment,".

Respectfully submitted,

CATHERINE E. GRAZIANO
Senator, District 5

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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.

Upon motion of Senator Graziano, seconded by Senator McDonald, 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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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-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.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Izzo and 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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senator Issa and others.

Senators Paiva Weed and Issa discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.

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".

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senator Polisena.

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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, 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.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald and Tassoni.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh, Roney and Walaska.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Celona.

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.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Walaska and Roney.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.

16. (02-S2930) An Act relating to recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds act.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.

Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, 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-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".

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Blais 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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, 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.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

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".

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Coderre and Connors.

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, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.

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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Walsh, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.

21. (02-S2878 as amended) An Act relating to New Shoreham - Affordable Housing Board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh and Celona.

The act is 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSSENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate:

I, Thomas R. Coderre, under oath depose and say:

1. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 36-14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (02-S 2668) (Substitute "A" as amended), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

4. I request that I be excused from voting, deliberating or taking action on the matter.

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because I have a conflict of interest as follows.

I serve as a member of the CCRI Foundation Board of Directors and out of an abundance of caution, wish to abstain.

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge.

THOMAS R. CODERRE
Senator, District 40

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of May, 2002.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

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.

Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.

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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Coderre.

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.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senator Polisena.

Senators Revens, Walaska and Roney discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and fails of passage, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 18 Senators voting in the affirmative and 24 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 18: Senators Bates, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Enos, Gallo, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, Montalbano, Perry, Polisena, Roney, Ruggerio, Walton.

NAYS - 24: Senators Algiere, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Damiani, Donelan, Felag, Fogarty, Garabedian, Graziano, Hunter, Issa, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Raptakis, Revens, Sheehan, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh.

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 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 Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 12:00 o'clock Noon in Room 313 of the State House.

AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET

Senate Majority Leader Irons reminds the body that in accordance with Senate Rule 7.10, proposed amendments to the Annual Budget Bill must be filed with the
Secretary of the Senate
, Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr., no later than 12:00 o'clock Noon on Thursday, May 30, 2002 and that the full Senate will consider the Budget Bill on Friday.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters and (02-H 8131) on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

RECESS

Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent the Senate stands in recess at 5:30 o'clock P.M. until the call of the Chair.

CALLED TO ORDER

The Senate is called to order on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 4:17 o'clock P.M.

RECONSIDERATION

(02-S 2245) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing suit against the city of Warwick by Phyllis Marciano and making an appropriation to satisfy any judgment entered.

Upon suggestion of Senator Damiani, seconded by Senator Montalbano, the act is reconsidered, upon a voice vote.

Senate Majority Leader Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio, Damiani and Polisena.

Senators Walaska, Garabedian, Montalbano andSenate Majority Leader Irons discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 30 Senators voting in the affirmative and 12 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 30: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Enos, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Roney, Ruggerio, Tassoni, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 12: Senators Algiere, Blais, Breene, Donelan, Fogarty, Garabedian, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Raptakis, Revens, Sheehan, Walaska.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(02-S 2871) An Act relating to towns and cities - Burrillville - optional retirement for police/firefighters.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-S 2943) An Act relating to the Charlestown Fire District.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-S 3024) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-H 6608) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-H 7008) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the home rule charter of the town of Warren.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-H 7102) An Act relating to the Shelter Harbor Fire District.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-H 7848) An Act amending chapter 268 of the 1986 Public Laws, entitled "An Act relating to the preservation of farm land and open space in the town of New Shoreham and establishing a land trust".

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-H 7861) An Act increasing the holdings and changing the name of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pawtucket.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-H 7934) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - notification to the town of New Shoreham.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-H 7961) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-S 2997) 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.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2998) 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, and auxiliary gym, tennis courts, music room additions, science labs and a guidance site at the High School and to issue not more than $3,735,000 therefor.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Senator Graziano, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(02-H 6875 as amended) An Act relating to education - private schools.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(02-S 2125 as amended) An Act relating to elections - registration of voters.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2935) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2937) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-S 2999) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-S 3006) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-S 3017) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - particular actions - death by wrongful act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6641) An Act relating to elections - voting district and officials.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6857) An Act relating to criminal procedure - search warrants.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6968) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts - District Court.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 6969 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7018 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7023) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(02-H 7085) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to libraries - state law library.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7086) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to divorce and separation - domestic violence.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7389) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - voting districts and officials.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7458) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - particular actions - death by wrongful act.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7609) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7773) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - Secretary of State.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 7779) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8024 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(02-H 8125) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Received and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion ofSenate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:29 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR JOHN F. McBURNEY, III

FINAL WEEK OF SESSION

Heavenly Father, please bestow all good blessings on everyone here today. Help us to always remember that in Your eyes, we are all non-partisan; in this light, may we proceed in the hectic days ahead of us. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, May 29, 2002:

1. (02-S2853) An Act amending the city charter of the city of Newport by increasing the maximum fine imposed by the Municipal Court from five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (02-H6742) An Act relating to towns and cities - city housing authorities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (02-H6942) An Act relating to veterans' tax exemption - Exeter.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (02-H6943) An Act relating to zoning ordinance - town of Charlestown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

5. (02-H7069) An Act relating to motor vehicles - Police Major emeritus.

Ordered on the Calendar.

6. (02-H7106) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

7. (02-H7780) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (02-H7782) An Act relating to property tax relief in the town of Jamestown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

9. (02-H7785) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (02-H7840) An Act relating to the city of Newport.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

11. (02-H7845) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - property tax exemption for persons over 65 - East Greenwich.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

12. (02-H7867) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to New Shoreham - affordable housing board.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

13. (02-H7923) An Act relating to the town of Exeter - juvenile hearing board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

14. (02-H7937) An Act relating to elections - Hopkinton.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

15. (02-H8080) An Act relating to establishing the Westerly Municipal Land Trust.

Ordered on the Calendar.

16. (02-H8094) An Act in amendment of Chapter 55 of the Public Laws, 1958, entitled "An Act authorizing the towns of Charlestown and Richmond together, or together with the town of Hopkinton, to join a regional high school district incorporating said regional high school district and providing for the issuance of bonds, construction and operation of a regional high school for the joint use of the participating towns, within said regional high school district established by this Act" as amended.

Ordered on the Calendar.

17. (02-H8130) An Act relating to the North Tiverton Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

18. (02-S2871) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - Burrillville - optional retirement for police/firefighters.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

19. (02-S2943) An Act relating to the Charlestown Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

20. (02-S2999) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

21. (02-S3006) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

22. (02-S3024) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

23. (02-H6608) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

24. (02-H7008) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the home rule charter of the town of Warren.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

25. (02-H7023) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study an enhanced role for probation and parole.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

26. (02-H7102) An Act relating to the Shelter Harbor Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

27. (02-H7848) An Act amending chapter 268 of the 1986 Public Laws, entitled "An Act relating to the preservation of farm land and open space in the town of New Shoreham and establishing a land trust".

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

28. (02-H7861) An Act increasing the holdings and changing the name of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pawtucket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

29. (02-H7934) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - notification to the town of New Shoreham.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

30. (02-H7961) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

31. (02-H8125) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, May 28, 2002

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, May 29, 2002:

1. (02-S2364) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - intractable pain treatment.

Ordered on the Calendar.

2. (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".

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-S2646) An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

5. (02-S2828) An Act relating to the Permanent Joint Committee on Naming all new Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and other State Constructions.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

6. (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".

7. (02-S2904) An Act relating to human services - health care for families.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (02-S2922) An Act relating to Joint Committee on Naming All New Buildings, Bridges, Edifices and other State Constructions.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

9. (02-S2977) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

10. (02-S2980) An Act relating to the General Assembly.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11. (02-S2981 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - personal watercraft safety act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

12. (02-H6750) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to issue not more than $12,500,000 bonds and notes to finance extension of sewer lines and the upgrading of the sewage treatment plant of the town and all attendant expenses, including but not limited to engineering costs.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

13. (02-H6778 as amended) An Act relating to E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

14. (02-H6787) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

15. (02-H7004 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

16. (02-H7006) An Act relating to cities and towns.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

17. (02-H7235) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - powers and operations.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

18. (02-H7312) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to fish and wildlife - birds.

Ordered on the Calendar.

19. (02-H7364) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - municipal accounting systems.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

20. (02-H7384) An Act relating to retail licenses.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

21. (02-H7682 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - amusement ride safety.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

22. (02-H7804) An Act amending the city charter of the city of Newport by increasing the maximum fine imposed by the municipal court from five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

23. (02-H7869) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the construction, renovation, alteration, repair, improvement, equipping and furnishing of, and/or additions to, public schools and school facilities in the town and to issue not more than $34,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

24. (02-H7870) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the construction, renovation, alteration, repair, improvement, equipping and furnishing of, and/or additions to, public schools and school facilities in the town and to issue not more than $34,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

25. (02-H7991) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction of extensions and improvements to its sewage disposal system and to issue not more than $6,000,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

26. (02-H7992) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of a town library and to issue not more than $5,000,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

27. (02-H8000) An Act relating to human services - health care for families.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

28. (02-H8043) An Act relating to parks and recreational areas - recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds act.

Ordered on the Calendar.

29. (02-H8050) An Act relating to state affairs and government - distressed areas economic revitalization act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

30. (02-H8132) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

31. (02-H8133) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the improvement and replacement of road and traffic control devices in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $200,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

32. (02-H8134) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of the sewer and sanitation system in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $400,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

33. (02-H8135) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvement of public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $600,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

34. (02-H8136) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

35. (02-H8137) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,000,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

36. (02-H8138) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the reconstruction of bridges in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $300,000 bonds and notes therefor, to fund the Capital Improvement Program for the two fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

37. (02-S2125 as amended) An Act relating to elections - registration of voters.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

38. (02-S2935) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

39. (02-S2937) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

40. (02-S2997) 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

41. (02-S2998) 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, and auxiliary gym, tennis courts, music room additions, science labs and a guidance site at the High School and to issue not more than $3,735,000 therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

42. (02-S3017) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - particular actions - death by wrongful act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

43. (02-H6641) An Act relating to elections - voting district and officials.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

44. (02-H6857) An Act relating to criminal procedure - search warrants.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

45. (02-H6875 as amended) An Act relating to education - private schools.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

46. (02-H6968) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts - District Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

47. (02-H6969 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court administration.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

48. (02-H7018 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

49. (02-H7085) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to libraries - state law library.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

50. (02-H7086) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to divorce and separation - domestic violence.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute "A".

51. (02-H7389) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - voting districts and officials.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

52. (02-H7458) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - particular actions - death by wrongful act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

53. (02-H7609) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

54. (02-H7773) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - Secretary of State.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

55. (02-H7779) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

56. (02-H8024 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - indictments, informations and complaints.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, May 28, 2002

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