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.43 |
Thursday, May 1, 2003 |
Forty-third Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by the Honorable William V. Irons, President of the Senate, at 4:10 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 38 Senators present and 0 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT - 38: The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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 - 0.
INVOCATION
The Honorable President, by unanimous consent, presents Senator DaPonte, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Honorable President, by unanimous consent, presents Senator DaPonte, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, April 30, 2003 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator DaPonte, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUEST
Upon suggestion of Senator McBurney,Senate Majority Leader Montalbano and Senators Algiere and Damiani, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Harold Miller, former Senator from the city of Pawtucket.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Senator Alves, from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(03-S 149) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 150) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 225) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system - contributions and benefits.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 370) An Act relating to towns and cities - relief of injured and deceased firefighters and police officers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 374) An Act relating to state affairs and government - pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 501) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - railroad preservation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 514) An Act relating to taxation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 746) An Act relating to taxation - sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 758) An Act relating to criminal procedure - criminal injuries compensation.
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 measures:
(03-S 80) An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 244 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentence and execution.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 386) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - interstate compact on juveniles.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 463) An Act relating to sentence and execution.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 466) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 658) An Act relating to causes of action.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, HOUSING
AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(03-S 143) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to indebtedness of towns and cities - municipal deficits.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 354) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(03-H 5225) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 5226) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 5232) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 5234) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 5264) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement - disability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 5646) An Act relating to public officers and employees - election workers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 5743) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 6055) An Act relating to education - Rhode Island student investment initiative.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 6368) An Act authorizing the town of Cumberland to finance road improvements by the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 6369) An Act authorizing the town of Cumberland to finance the construction of additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs to public schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $3,500,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 6370) An Act authorizing the town of Cumberland to finance the construction of additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs to the high school in the town and the equipping and furnishing thereof by the issuance of not more than $5,500,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(03-H 5115) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - minimum wages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(03-H 5202) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - inspection of personnel files.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(03-H 5463) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - transportation of workers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(03-H 5529) An Act relating to businesses and professions - electricians.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(03-H 5771) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor - job applications.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(03-H 5822) Joint Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Health to develop a definition of assisted living resident.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Also:
(03-H 6367) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Double L Lounge, Inc.
Read and ordered to be held on the desk.
Also:
(03-H 6376) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Coastal Associates, Inc.
Read and ordered to be held on the desk.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senators Ruggerio, Goodwin, Caprio, Ciccone and Perry present (03-S 1036) An Act relating to the Downcity section of Providence.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senator Gibbs presents (03-S 1037) An Act relating to cities and towns - exempting from taxation certain property of the Healing Co-Op, Inc.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senator Revens presents (03-S 1038) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the State Traffic Commission to install a traffic light at the entrance of Scott School on Centerville Road in the city of Warwick.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senator Algiere presents (03-S 1039) An Act in amendment of An Act passed at the January Session, 1937, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Shelter Harbor Fire District," approved April 27, 1937, as amended at the January Session, 1950, approved April 25, 1950.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senators Revens, McCaffrey and Walaska present (03-S 1040) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes - National Guard activation - military service.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Celona presents (03-S 1041) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $85.00 to pay the claim of Mary D. Mergener of 24 Oak Grove Boulevard, North Providence, Rhode Island 02911.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Fogarty, Gallo, Connors, Sosnowski and Perry present (03-S 1042) An Act relating to retirement - Burrillville.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Sosnowski presents (03-S 1043) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Welcome House of South County.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Fogarty, Walaska, Caprio and Goodwin present (03-S 1044) An Act relating to state aid.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Blais presents (03-S 1045) Senate Resolution protesting comments marginalizing Rhode Island's critical role in the founding of our nation, and proclaiming pride in our state's many historical contributions.
Senator Blais requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Blais, seconded by Senators Breene and Bates, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Celona, Montalbano, Connors, Algiere and Tassoni present (03-S 1046) An Act relating to towns and cities - low and moderate income housing.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senators Goodwin, Ciccone and Pichardo present (by request) (03-S 1047) An Act relating to public utilities - water supply systems.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senator Goodwin presents (by request) (03-S 1048) An Act relating to the indebtedness of towns and cities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Ciccone, Perry, DaPonte, Goodwin and Pichardo present (03-S 1049) An Act relating to real property - recording of instruments.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Goodwin presents (by request) (03-S 1050) An Act relating to taxation - real estate conveyance tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Perry, Ciccone and Pichardo present (03-S 1051) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Perry, DaPonte, Caprio, Goodwin and Pichardo present (03-S 1052) An Act relating to public utilities - 9-1-1 emergency telephone number act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Caprio, Perry, Ciccone, Goodwin and Pichardo present (03-S 1053) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Goodwin presents (03-S 1054) An Act relating to parking surcharges in the Providence parking district.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Goodwin presents (03-S 1055) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Goodwin presents (03-S 1056) An Act relating to taxation - sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Goodwin and Perry present (03-S 1057) An Act relating to urban fiscal responsibility.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senator Blais, the following appointments on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are given the Advice and Consent of the Senate, upon a voice vote:
1. Reappointment of Laurence E. Ryan, Jr. of East Providence (Representing electrical/telecommunication technicians) to the Board of Examination and Licensing of Telecommunications Systems Contractors, Technicians, and Installers for a term expiring August 1, 2009.
2. Reappointment of Nathaniel J. Rendine Esquire (Representative of Labor) to the Labor and Training Board of Review for a term expiring February 1, 2009.
3. Reappointment of Joseph V. Mulvey of Cranston (Representing Labor) to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board for a term expiring August 1, 2008.
4. Reappointment of Frank J. Montanaro of Cranston (Representing Labor) to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board for a term expiring August 1, 2008.
5. Reappointment of Walter J. Lanni of Cranston (Representing Management) to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board for a term expiring August 1, 2008.
6. Reappointment of Gerald S. Goldstein of Cranston (Representing Management/Local Government) to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board for a term expiring August 1, 2008.
7. Reappointment of Elizabeth S. Dolan of North Kingstown (Representing Management) to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board for a term expiring August 1, 2008.
8. Reappointment of John Capobianco of Cranston (Representing Labor) to the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board for a term expiring August 1, 2008.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (03-S434) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Business Regulation.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage.
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Walaska.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
2. (03-S435) An Act relating to insurance - producer licensing act.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage.
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Walaska and Badeau.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
3. (03-S436) An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage.
Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Walaska.
Senator Breene, seconded by Senator Walaska, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 436)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 436) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - LICENSED ACTIVITIES", as follows:
(1) On page 2, line 9, by deleting the word "Expenses" and adding in place thereof the words "All expenses".
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM A. WALASKA
Senator, District 30
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
Upon motion of Senator Breene, seconded by Senator Walaska, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 2 Senators abstaining as follows:
YEAS - 35:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
ABSTAINED - 2: Senators Algiere, Issa.
4. (03-S437) An Act relating to securities.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage.
Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Walaska.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
5. (03-S559) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities and regulating oversight.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Walaska.
Senator Bates, seconded by Senator Blais, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 559) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 559) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - LICENSED ACTIVITIES AND REGULATING OVERSIGHT", as follows:
(1) On page 3, line 6, by inserting the following language after the words "written notice":
"with a designated Rhode Island agent for service of process";
(2) On page 4, line 11, by inserting the following language after the words "written notice":
"with a designated Rhode Island agent for service of process";
(3) On page 4, by deleting lines 33 and 34;
(4) On page 5, by deleting lines 1 through 7 and inserting the following language in place thereof:
"(1) regulated institution, bank or credit union organized under the laws of the United States, or subject to written notice with a designated Rhode Island agent for service of process in the form prescribed by the director or the director's designee, of any other state within the United States if the laws of the other state in which such bank or credit union is organized authorizes under conditions not substantially more restrictive than those imposed by the laws of this state, as determined by the director or the director's designee, a financial institution or credit union to engage in the business of cashing checks in the other state; no bank or credit union duly organized under the laws of any other state within the United States may receive deposits, pay checks or lend money from any location within this state unless such bank or credit union has received approval from the director of the director's designee for the establishment or an interstate branch officer pursuant to chapter 19-7 of the general laws."
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID E. BATES
Senator, District 9
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 33:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Lanzi, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
Senator Sheehan discusses the act.
Upon motion of Senator Bates, seconded by Senator Walaska, 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 36 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:
YEAS - 36:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Algiere.
6. (03-S841) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to fiduciaries - uniform management of institutional funds.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senator Walaska.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
7. (03-S843) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Gallo, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2003.
8. (03-S911) An Act relating to insurance - producer licensing act.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage.
Senator Alves moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, Celona and Walaska.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Cote, Damiani, 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.
9. (03-S270) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs - fruits and vegetables generally.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Sosnowski and Gibbs.
Senator Sosnowski, seconded by Senator Breene, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 270) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 270) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES GENERALLY", as follows:
(1) On page 1, lines 1 through 19, by deleting from the act, all of the language after the enactment clause.
(2) On page 2, line 1, by deleting after the word "SECTION", the number "2" and inserting the number "1" in place thereof.
(3) On page 2, line 7, by deleting after the word, "SECTION", the number "3" and inserting the number "2" in place thereof.
Respectfully submitted,
V. SUSAN SOSNOWSKI
Senator, District 37
The motion to amend prevails 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, Cote, Damiani, 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.
Senator Blais discusses the act.
Upon motion of Senator Breene, seconded by Senator Sosnowski, 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 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
10. (03-S28) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - sanitation standards for bathing beaches.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Walaska moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and DaPonte.
Senators Algiere and Polisena discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 35:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 2: Senators Blais, Felag.
11. (03-S105) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Perry, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2003.
13. (03-S883) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to abused and neglected children.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.
Senators Sheehan, Polisena and Roberts discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
14. (03-S1033) An Act relating to domestic relations - solemnization of marriages.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Upon suggestion of the Honorable President, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 6, 2003.
15. (03-S192) An Act relating to taxation - sales tax.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Ciccone and Cote.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
16. (03-S197) An Act relating to taxation - personal income tax.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Ciccone and Cote.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
17. (03-S741) An Act relating to state affairs and government - jobs development act.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Alves moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio and Paiva Weed.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
18. (03-S915) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - taxicabs and limited public motor vehicles.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Alves moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.
Senator Alves, seconded by Senator Ruggerio, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 915) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 915) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - TAXICABS AND LIMITED PUBLIC MOTOR VEHICLES", as follows:
1. On page 3, line 24, by reinstating the words "periods when it is determined".
2. On page 3, lines 24 and 25, by deleting the underlined language beginning with the word "such" and ending with the word "determines".
3. On page 3, lines 26 through 30, by deleting the underlined language beginning with the word "Provided" and ending with the word "gallon".
Respectfully submitted,
STEPHEN D. ALVES
Senator, District 32
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Lanzi, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
Upon motion of Senator Alves, seconded by Senator Ruggerio, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Lanzi, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
19. (03-S888) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.
Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Sheehan, Sosnowski and Paiva Weed.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
20. (03-S544) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes - Bristol.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Parella, Felag and Celona.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
21. (03-S987) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - lighting equipment and reflectors.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
Senator DaPonte moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Blais, Celona and Goodwin.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
22. (03-S136) An Act relating to businesses and professions - health clubs.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of the Honorable President, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2003.
23. (03-S393) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo, Issa, Parella and Pichardo.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
24. (03-S671) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senator Tassoni.
Senator Felag discusses the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:
YEAS - 37:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Celona.
25. (03-S708) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic relations - marriage licenses.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
26. (03-S810) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Blais, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 7, 2003.
27. (03-S16 as amended) An Act relating to privileges and immunities of militiamen.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
Senator Tassoni moves passage, seconded by Senators Fogarty, Sosnowski, Felag, Issa, Perry and Celona.
The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:
YEAS - 37:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Pichardo.
28. (03-S379) An Act relating to criminal procedure - arrest.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Perry, Damiani, Breene and Algiere.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 37:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
29. (03-S380) An Act relating to Human Services - public assistance act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Polisena and McCaffrey.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 35:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
30. (03-S660) An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Sheehan, Polisena, Goodwin and Damiani.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
31. (03-S663) An Act relating to criminal offenses - impersonation and identity fraud.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Walaska moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo, Damiani, Raptakis and Cote.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 38:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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.
12. (03-S318) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Department of Health.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Tassoni moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Bates and Goodwin.
Senator Roberts, seconded by Senator Tassoni, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 318) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 318) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH", as follows:
(1) On page 2, line 20, after the words "require and provide" by deleting the word "cause".
(2) On page 3, line 7, by deleting the entire line beginning with the word "Persons".
(3) On page 3, lines 8 through 18, by deleting all language in its entirety.
(4) On page 3, line 18, by deleting the word "terrorism" and inserting in place thereof the word "bioterrorism".
(6) On page 4, line 23, by deleting the word "terrorism" and inserting in place thereof the word "bioterrorism".
(7) On page 4, lines 27 through 32, by deleting all language in its entirety, and inserting in place thereof the following:
"(4) "Bioterrorism" is the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology or any naturally occurring or bioengineered component of any such microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product, to cause death, disease or other biological malfunction in a human, an animal, a plant or another living organism."
(8) On page 9, line 27, by deleting "23-8-4.1" and inserting in place thereof "23-8-4".
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH H. ROBERTS
Senator, District 28
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 33:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Connors, Cote, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 2: Senators Damiani, Polisena.
Upon motion of Senator Tassoni, seconded by Senator Roberts, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 4 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 33:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 4: Senators Ciccone, Connors, Perry, Pichardo.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Senator Raptakis announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator DaPonte, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:08 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
GABRIEL A. REI
Deputy Clerk of
the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR DANIEL DaPONTE
Lord, we ask you to show us our place in this chamber, to define our duties, to direct our energies for the common good, and to always guide us as we work. Amen.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 6, 2003:
1. (03-S1033) An Act relating to domestic relations - solemnization of marriages.
Ordered on the Calendar.
2. (03-S276) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution providing for bi-partisan preparatory commission to assemble information on constitutional questions in preparation for a vote by the qualified electors on the holding of a Constitutional Convention in accordance with Article XIV Section 2 of the Rhode Island Constitution.
Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (03-S1001) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - dog licenses.
Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues recommends passage.
4. (03-S217) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - the Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.
Committee on Education recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5. (03-S272) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - health and safety of pupils.
Committee on Education recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
6. (03-S595) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - certification of teachers.
Committee on Education recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
7. (03-S983) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the health effects of toxic mold.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
8. (03-S198) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to administrative procedures.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
9. (03-S260) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - interest and usury.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10. (03-S558) An Act relating to mortgage loan appraisers.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage.
11. (03-H5024) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the issue of registering vehicles online.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
12. (03-S134) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
13. (03-S65) An Act relating to motor vehicle offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
14. (03-S452) An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
15. (03-S464) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
16. (03-S674) An Act relating to criminal offenses - public utilities.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
17. (03-S693) An Act relating to indictments, informations and complaints.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 7, 2003:
1. (03-S810) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (03-S149) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
3. (03-S150) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain veterans' bonuses.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
4. (03-S225) An Act relating to public officers and employees - retirement system - contributions and benefits.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
5. (03-S370) An Act relating to towns and cities - relief of injured and deceased firefighters and police officers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
6. (03-S374) An Act relating to state affairs and government - pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
7. (03-S501) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - railroad preservation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
8. (03-S514) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
9. (03-S746) An Act relating to taxation - sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
10. (03-S758) An Act relating to criminal procedure - criminal injuries compensation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
11. (03-S143) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to indebtedness of towns and cities - municipal deficits.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
12. (03-S354) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
13. (03-S80) An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
14. (03-S244 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - sentence and execution.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
15. (03-S386) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - interstate compact on juveniles.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
16. (03-S463) An Act relating to sentence and execution.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
17. (03-S466) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
18. (03-S658) An Act relating to causes of action.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 8, 2003:
1. (03-S843) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (03-S105) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
3. (03-S136) An Act relating to businesses and professions - health clubs.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, May 1, 2003
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