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 seventh day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and three.
Volume 130, No.36 Wednesday, April 9, 2003 Thirty-sixth Day


The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by the Honorable William V. Irons, President of the Senate, at 4:25 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 37 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:

PRESENT - 37: The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.

ABSENT - 1: Senator Damiani.

INVOCATION


The Honorable President, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Connors, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG


The Honorable President, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Connors, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD


The Senate Journal of Tuesday, April 8, 2003 proceedings is read in part.

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

GUESTS


Upon suggestion of Senators Gibbs, Perry and Walaska, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President welcomes to the Chamber Margaret Holland McDuff, Chief Executive Officer of Family Services of Rhode Island.

Upon suggestion of Senator Revens, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President welcomes to the Chamber Boys Scout Pack 1 Cowesett, Den Leader Don Sanita, Asst. Den Leader Robert Parker, Treasurer Michael Grande, and Scouts Matt Sanita, Mike Stone, Ben Hodge, Brent Parker, Nicholas Grande, Casey McGovern, Matt Rocheleau and Warren Manton.

Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President welcomes to the Chamber former Senator Donna Walsh of Charlestown.

Upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President welcomes to the Chamber Ed Pacheco.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR


The Honorable President presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointments and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri Governor

March 19, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment of Chairperson to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission:

Mary Jane K. "Susan" Baxter of Providence
(Chairperson)

for a term expiring January 31, 2006.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 19, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission:

Kevin Flynn of Cranston
(Local Planner)

for a term expiring January 31, 2006.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 19, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission:

David Hammarstrom of Providence
(Representative of Insurers)

for a term expiring January 31, 2006.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

April 2, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:

Brian Lombardi of Glocester
(Local Building Official)
VICE
John Leyden

for a term expiring January 31, 2006.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 20, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-64-8 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation:

Douglas A. Sgarro of Barrington

for a term expiring February 1, 2007.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 19, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-75-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:

Michael A. Watson of Cranston

for a term expiring March 1, 2005.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Education.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 19, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-75-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:

Azim Mazagonwalla of Providence

for a term expiring March 1, 2006.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Education.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 19, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-75-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:

Ann Clanton of Warwick
VICE
Martha J. Sheridan

for a term expiring March 1, 2006.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Education.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 19, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-75-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts:

Kenneth J. Carpenter of Providence

for a term expiring March 1, 2006.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Education.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 18, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 20-2.1-12 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board:

Ralph Boragine of Charlestown

for a term expiring March 31, 2008.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Environment and Agriculture.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 18, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 20-2.1-12 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board:

Dennis Nixon of Jamestown
(Attorney with Expertise in Environmental Law)

for a term expiring March 31, 2008.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Environment and Agriculture.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 20, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46-23-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Coastal Resources Management Council:

Joseph R. Paolino, Sr. of Providence

(Public Member)
for a term expiring January 31, 2004.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Environment and Agriculture.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 27, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 28-7-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board:

John Capobianco of Cranston
(Representing Labor)

for a term expiring August 1, 2008.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 27, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 28-7-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board:

Elizabeth S. Dolan of North Kingstown
(Representing Management)

for a term expiring August 1, 2008.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 27, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 28-7-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board:

Gerald S. Goldstein of Cranston
(Representing Management/Local Government)

for a term expiring August 1, 2008.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 27, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 28-7-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board:

Walter J. Lanni of Cranston
(Representing Management)

for a term expiring August 1, 2008.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 27, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 28-7-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board:

Frank J. Montanaro of Cranston
(Representing Labor)

for a term expiring August 1, 2008.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 27, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 28-7-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board:

Joseph V. Mulvey of Cranston
(Representing Labor)

for a term expiring August 1, 2008.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 20, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-16.1-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Labor and Training Board of Review:

Nathaniel J. Rendine Esquire
(Representative of Labor)

for a term expiring February 1, 2009.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE


Donald L. Carcieri
Governor

March 20, 2003

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-70-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Board of Examination and Licensing of Telecommunications Systems Contractors, Technicians, and Installers:

Laurence E. Ryan, Jr. of East Providence
(Representing electrical/telecommunication technicians)

for a term expiring August 1, 2009.

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

Sincerely,

DONALD L. CARCIERI
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


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

(03-H 5364) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of J.A. Stipich, M.D. Ltd.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(03-H 5723) An Act relating to validating and ratifying an amendment to the charter of the town of North Smithfield.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(03-H 6257) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Blue Dory Resorts, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(03-H 5702 as amended) An Act exempting the real, mixed and personal property of Woonsocket Young Men's Christian Association.

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Also:

(03-H 6218) An Act relating to the town of Hopkinton.

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Also:

(03-H 6261) An Act relating to taxation - town of Scituate.

Read and referred to the Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues.

Also:

(03-H 5028 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - veterans' exemption - total disability.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AND GAMING ISSUES


Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(03-S 592) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(03-S 887) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(03-S 889) Joint Resolution stating findings of the Rhode Island General Assembly; rescinding, repealing, canceling, voiding and superseding any and all extant applications by the General Assembly of the state of Rhode Island heretofore made during any session thereof to the Congress of the United States of America to call a convention pursuant to the terms of Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing one or more amendments to that constitution; urging the general assemblies and legislatures of other states to do the same; directing that copies of this resolution be sent to specified persons.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Senator Roberts, from the Committee on Health and Human Services, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(03-S 265) An Act relating to businesses and professions - patient protection act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(03-S 568) An Act relating to food and drugs.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR


Senator Badeau, from the Committee on Labor, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(03-S 86) An Act relating to electricians - apprentices.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(03-S 396) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to disability business enterprises.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(03-S 857 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - workers' compensation insurance fund.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(03-S 859 as amended) An Act relating to employment security - general provisions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY


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

(03-S 346) An Act relating to criminal procedure - expungement of criminal records.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILL


Senator Celona, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government to the Committee on Judiciary:

(03-S 985) An Act relating to motor vehicles - traffic stops.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

NEW BUSINESS


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

Senators Paiva Weed and Gibbs present (03-S 1001) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - dog licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues.

Senators Gallo, Lanzi and Roberts present (03-S 1002) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senator Parella presents (03-S 1003) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senators Badeau and Cote present (03-S 1004) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of the local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senators Celona, Walaska, Caprio and Tassoni present (03-S 1005) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the impact and feasibility of moving regulatory authority for the auto body industry from the Department of Business Regulation to the Public Utilities Commission.

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Senator Issa presents (03-S 1006) An Act relating to towns and cities - town housing authority.

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Senators Roberts, Lanzi and Gallo present (by request) (03-S 1007) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.

Senators Celona and Lanzi present (03-S 1008) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study all aspects of law and regulation concerning pyrotechnic displays and fire safety.

Senator Celona requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Celona, seconded by Senators Ruggerio and Polisena, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
FROM THE DESK


Without objection, the following act is removed from the desk and acted upon as follows:

(03-S 955) An Act authorizing the Bristol Warren Regional School District to finance construction of a new elementary school in Bristol, Rhode Island and additions, improvements and renovations to Hugh Cole Elementary School in Warren, Rhode Island, Byfield Elementary School in Bristol, Rhode Island, including site infrastructure and improvements, the furnishing and equipping thereof and the provision of architectural, engineering, surveying and other services necessary or appropriate therefor, and to issue not more than $38,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Senator Parella requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Parella, seconded by Senators Gibbs and Bates, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 37:

The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.

NAYS - 0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Senator Fogarty announces that the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government will meet on Thursday, April 10, 2003, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Felag announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Thursday, April 10, 2003, at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Bates announces that the Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues will meet on Thursday, April 10, 2003, at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

Also:

Senator Roberts announces that the Committee on Health and Human Services will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

TRANSMITTAL


By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

ANNOUNCEMENT


Senate Majority Leader Joseph A. Montalbano extends best wishes to Sgt. Ronald Smith, Senator V. Susan Sosnowski's son, on his deployment as a member of the Army Reserves in Connecticut.

ADJOURNMENT


Upon motion of Senator DaPonte, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:41 o'clock P.M. GABRIEL ANDRADE REI Deputy
Clerk of the Senate


Appendix



INVOCATION


SENATOR DANIEL P. CONNORS


Almighty God, help us through the stresses and strains of the day by granting us your serenity and peace. Amen.

Appendix



CONSENT CALENDAR




In order for Thursday, April 10, 2003:

1. (03-H5364) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of J.A. Stipich, M.D. Ltd.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

2. (03-H5723) An Act relating to validating and ratifying an amendment to the charter of the town of North Smithfield.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

3. (03-H6257) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Blue Dory Resorts, Inc.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

GABRIEL ANDRADE REI
Deputy Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Thursday, April 10, 2003:

1. (03-S106) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study services to persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system.

Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues recommends passage.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Tuesday, April 22, 2003:

1. (03-S592) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues recommends passage.

2. (03-S887) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues recommends passage.

3. (03-S889) Joint Resolution stating findings of the Rhode Island General Assembly; rescinding, repealing, canceling, voiding and superseding any and all extant applications by the General Assembly of the state of Rhode Island heretofore made during any session thereof to the Congress of the United States of America to call a convention pursuant to the terms of Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing one or more amendments to that constitution; urging the general assemblies and legislatures of other states to do the same; directing that copies of this resolution be sent to specified persons.

Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues recommends passage.

4. (03-S265) An Act relating to businesses and professions - patient protection act.

Committee on Health and Human Services recommends passage.

5. (03-S568) An Act relating to food and drugs.

Committee on Health and Human Services recommends passage.

6. (03-S346) An Act relating to criminal procedure - expungement of criminal records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

7. (03-S86) An Act relating to electricians - apprentices.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

8. (03-S396) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to disability business enterprises.

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

9. (03-S857 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - workers' compensation insurance fund.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

10. (03-S859 as amended) An Act relating to employment security - general provisions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

GABRIEL ANDRADE REI
Deputy Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, April 9, 2003



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