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.46 |
Thursday, May 8, 2003 |
Forty-sixth Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by the Honorable John C. Revens, Jr., President Pro Tempore, at 4:20 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 36 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT - 36: 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
ABSENT - 2: The Honorable President Irons and Senator Polisena.
INVOCATION
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Walaska, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Walaska, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, May 7, 2003 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Walaska, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Gibbs, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Suzi Nance, Middletown Councilwoman, and her daughter Elizabeth Nance.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable President Pro Tempore 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 PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Donald L. Carcieri
Governor
May 7, 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 Commission:
Mark VanNoppen of Providence
(Representative of the Rhode Island Builders Association)
VICE
Armand F. Ferland
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 PLANTATIONSEXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Donald L. Carcieri
Governor
May 7, 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 Commission:
Susan Sweet of Rumford
(Senior Housing Advocate Seat)
VICE
Sheila Cabral Sousa
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.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, HOUSING
AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(03-H 6298) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Patterson Dental Supply, Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(03-S 213) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 1029) An Act relating to fixing the date and time for holding the annual town meeting in Jamestown.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 1034) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(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 ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT
AND AGRICULTURE
Senator Sosnowski, from the Committee on Environment and Agriculture, reports back, with recommendation that the advice and consent of the Senate be given to the following:
Reappointment of Joseph R. Paolino, Sr. of Providence (Public Member) to the Coastal Resources Management Council for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Appointment of Ralph Boragine of Charlestown to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2008.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Dennis Nixon of Jamestown (Attorney with Expertise in Environmental Law) to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2008.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Senators Gallo, Walaska, Fogarty, Sheehan and Caprio present (03-S 1068) Senate Resolution proclaiming May as "Better Speech and Hearing Month" in the State of Rhode Island.
Senator Gallo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Gallo, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Cote and Badeau present (03-S 1069) Senate Resolution congratulating Lisa Brissette on being selected "Elementary Principal of the Year" by the Rhode Island Association of Principals.
Senator Cote requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Cote, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Connors, Badeau and Issa present (03-S 1070) 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.
Senator Connors requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Connors, seconded by Senators Issa and Badeau, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36: 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
Senators Connors, Badeau and Issa present (03-S 1071) 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.
Senator Connors requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Connors, seconded by Senators Issa and Badeau, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36: 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
Senators Connors, Badeau and Issa present (03-S 1072) An Act authorizing the town of Cumberland to finance the renovation and repair of the public library in the town by the issuance of not more than $400,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Senator Connors requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Connors, seconded by Senators Issa and Badeau, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36: 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, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
The following item is received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senator DaPonte presents (03-S 1073) An Act relating to businesses and professions - telecommunications.
Read and referred to the Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed, in concurrence, upon a voice vote:
1. (03-H6407) Joint Resolution proclaiming October 19 through October 25, 2003 as "Hospice Awareness Week" in the State of Rhode Island.
2. (03-H6408) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Quality Tile, Inc.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
2. (03-S464) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator McCaffrey, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 15, 2003.
3. (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 Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 15, 2003.
4. (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".
Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Parella, Roberts and others.
Senator Perry, seconded by Senators Parella, Roberts and others, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 105) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 105) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY", as follows:
On page 1, be deleting all the language on lines 17 and 18.
Respectfully submitted,
RHODA E. PERRY
Senator, District 1
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 27 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 27: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Gallo, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Pichardo, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
5. (03-S136) An Act relating to businesses and professions - health clubs.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
6. (03-S1002) An Act relating to taxation - tax sales.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.
7. (03-S1004) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of the local taxes.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
8. (03-S1024) An Act authorizing the town of Cumberland to finance the construction of additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs to public schools and school facilities and the renovation and repair of the public library in the town by the issuance of not more than $3,900,000 bonds and/or notes therefor to be allocated as follows: $3,500,000 to finance the construction of additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs to public schools and school facilities in the town and $400,000 to finance the renovation and repair of the public library in the town.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Connors, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
9. (03-S1027) 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.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Connors moves passage, seconded by Senators Badeau and Issa.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
10. (03-S677) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - business corporations.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 15, 2003.
11. (03-S929) An Act relating to incorporation of the Dunns Corners Fire District.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Breene and others.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Pichardo, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
12. (03-S944) An Act relating to establishing the Westerly Municipal Land Trust.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Breene.
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: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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 - 0.
13. (03-S472) An Act relating to property - mortgage foreclosures.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Breene, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
14. (03-S480) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - sexual offender registration and community notification.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo, Roberts, Celona, Damiani and many others.
Senator Perry 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 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
15. (03-S483) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public property and works - state purchases.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona and Goodwin.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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 - 0.
16. (03-S673) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal law - theft and disruption of telecommunications and community antenna television services.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator McCaffrey, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.
17. (03-S697) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, May 15, 2003.
18. (03-S702) An Act relating to probate practice and procedure - collection and management of decedents' estates.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Caprio moves passage, seconded by Senators Issa 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: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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 - 0.
19. (03-S706) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
20. (03-S733) An Act relating to elections - voting districts and officials.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senator 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: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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 - 0.
21. (03-S736) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - confidentiality of health care communications and information act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senator Badeau.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Lanzi, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
1. (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".
Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Tassoni and Sosnowski.
Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senators Celona, Tassoni and Sosnowski, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 983) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 983) (Substitute "A") entitled "SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL SENATE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF TOXIC MOLD", as follows:
(1) On page 1, line 2, by deleting the word and number "nine (9)" and inserting in place thereof the word and number "ten (10)".
(2) On page 1, line 11, after the word "designee", by inserting "; and one (1) of whom shall be the President of the Rhode Island Builders Association, or designee".
Respectfully submitted,
DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO
Senator, District 6
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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 - 0.
Upon motion of Senator Ruggerio, 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 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciccone, Connors, Cote, Damiani, 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 - 0.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk, with the exception of (03-H 6408), are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator DaPonte, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:50 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR WILLIAM A. WALASKA
O Lord, grant us Your higher wisdom to our leaders and our people. By Your grace, enable us to dwell together with unity of spirit and bonds of peace. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 13, 2003:
1. Appointment of Dennis Nixon of Jamestown (Attorney with Expertise in Environmental Law) to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2008.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its advice and consent to this appointment.
2. Appointment of Ralph Boragine of Charlestown to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2008.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its advice and consent to this appointment.
3. (03-H6298) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Patterson Dental Supply, Inc.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage in concurrence.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, May 8, 2003
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, May 13, 2003:
1. Appointment of Robert B. Holbrook of East Greenwich VICE Brenda J. Gaynor to the Public Utilities Commission for a term expiring March 1, 2009.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. (03-S105) (Substitute "A" as amended) 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.
4. (03-S472) An Act relating to property - mortgage foreclosures.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
5. (03-S374) An Act relating to state affairs and government - pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly act.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
6. (03-S466) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
7. (03-S1033) An Act relating to domestic relations - solemnization of marriages.
Ordered on the Calendar.
8. (03-S226 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.
9. (03-S526) An Act relating to public officers and employees - federal old-age and survivors' insurance.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
10. (03-S777) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to monuments and memorials.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
11. (03-S957) An Act relating to taxation - Operation Stand Down Rhode Island.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
12. (03-S981) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
13. (03-S1026) 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.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
14. (03-S1028) 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.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
15. (03-S122) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts - judicial selection.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
16. (03-S123) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections - nomination papers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
17. (03-S236) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - lobbying of state employees.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
18. (03-S240) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to boats - title.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
19. (03-S334) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to selection of jury
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
20. (03-S337) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - jury lists.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
21. (03-S469) An Act relating to property - residential landlord tenant act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
22. (03-S471) An Act relating to property - residential landlord and tenant act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
23. (03-S476) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to tax sales.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 14, 2003:
1. Reappointment of Joseph R. Paolino, Sr. of Providence (Public Member) to the Coastal Resources Management Council for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its advice and consent to this reappointment.
2. (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".
3. (03-S80) An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
4. (03-S213) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5. (03-S1029) An Act relating to fixing the date and time for holding the annual town meeting in Jamestown.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
6. (03-S1034) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
7. (03-S1039) 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.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 15, 2003:
1. (03-S464) An Act relating to criminal offenses - children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
2. (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".
3. (03-S677) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - business corporations.
Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government recommends passage.
4. (03-S697) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, May 8, 2003
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