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.
| Volume130, No.54 |
Thursday, May 29, 2003 |
Fifty-fourth Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by the Honorable William V. Irons, President of the Senate, at 4:11 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 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 - 1: Senator Algiere.
INVOCATION
The Honorable President, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Goodwin, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Honorable President, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Goodwin, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, May 28, 2003 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Goodwin, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion ofSenate Majority Leader Montalbano, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President welcomes to the Chamber the First Lady of the Senate, Mary D. Irons, her brother Colonel Michael Durand, Major General Reginald Centracchio and Colonel David Russell.
Upon suggestion ofSenate Majority Leader Montalbano, Major General Reginald Centracchio and Colonel David Russell are escorted by the Sheriff to the rostrum.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE
CHARLES B. DICK MEDAL OF MERIT
Colonel Russell presents
President of the Senate, William V. Irons, with the prestigious Rhode Island National Guard Charles B. Dick Medal of Merit, for his long time support of the National Guard.
Colonel Russell also presents a special coin to Mrs. Irons in recognition of the very important role the family plays with the National Guard.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Issa, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President welcomes to the Chamber Dr. Rubina Inayat, President, Muslim Heritage Council of New England.
Upon suggestion of Senators Gallo, Blais and Perry, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President welcomes to the Chamber Simone Joyaux, Founder and Chair, Womens Fund Rhode Island.
COMMUNICATION
The Honorable President presents the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONSSENATE CHAMBER
May 29, 2003
Honorable William V. Irons
President of the Senate
317 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Mr. President:
Please be advised that due to a death in the family, I will be absent from the Senate session on Thursday, May 29th. I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
DENNIS L. ALGIERE
Senate Minority Leader
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
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-H 5245) An Act relating to sanitation of food establishments.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5507) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - nursing working mothers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5826) An Act relating to education.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5841) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to long-term care - ombudsperson.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5924) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 5953) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6024) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6025) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to abused and neglected children.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON
FINANCIAL SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY
AND REGULATORY ISSUES
Senator Walaska, from the Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(03-S 1073) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - telecommunications.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6001) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to regulating oversight.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6002) An Act relating to trust powers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6004) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - licensed activities and regulating oversight.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6018) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Business Regulation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6019) An Act relating to insurance - producer licensing act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6020) An Act relating to securities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-H 6021) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - insurance premium finance agreements.
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 49) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to campus security.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 668) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - safety responsibility violations - general provisions.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(03-S 673) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal law - theft and disruption of telecommunications and community antenna television services.
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 Senate give its Advice and Consent to the following appointments:
Appointment of Michael L. Marchetti of Wakefield (Representing Lobster Sector) to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2006.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Christopher Brown, Sr., of West Kingston (Representing Finfish Sector) to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2005.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Michael McGiveney of Coventry (Representing Shellfish Sector) to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2007.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Jody F. King of Warwick (Representing Commercial Fishing Industry) VICE Michael Conroy to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2007.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Kenneth Ketcham of Narragansett (Representing Commercial Fishing Industry) VICE Peter Barbera to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2006.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of Devon Danz Preston of Westerly (Representative of Not-for-Profit Business Located in Rural Community) VICE Ernest Balasco (resigned) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
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 measure:
(03-S 999) An Act relating to the North Tiverton Fire District.
Senator Felag requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.
Senator Felag, seconded by Senator Ruggerio, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 999)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 999) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT", as follows:
On page 2, lines 2 and 3, delete the words "creation of the Tiverton Water Authority on March 27, 1985" and insert in place thereof the words "July 12, 1990".
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER S. FELAG, JR.
Senator, District 10
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, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
Upon motion of Senator Felag, seconded by Senator Ruggerio, read and passed, as amended, and 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 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.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Senator Issa, from the Committee on Education, reports back, with recommendation that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to the following appointments:
Appointment of Pierre L. LaPerriere of Exeter VICE Sarah Dowling (resigned) to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2003.
Appointment of Anne Szostak of Providence VICE Deborah A. Smith to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2006.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2003.
Appointment of Ana M. Morgan of Cranston VICE Vidal P. Perez (resigned) to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2003.
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Senator McCaffrey, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Finance:
(03-S 458) An Act relating to state affairs and government - the Rhode Island Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(03-S 478) An Act relating to state affairs and government - law enforcement standards and training.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(03-H 6470) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Carnicaria International Meat Market, Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Also:
(03-H 6468) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(03-H 5850) An Act relating to businesses and professions - athlete agents.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Also:
(03-H 6375) (Substitute "A") An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Welcome House of South County.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Also:
(03-H 6453) An Act authorizing the town of North Smithfield to acquire the property, assets and personnel of the North Smithfield Fire and Rescue Service, Inc. in order to establish a new municipal fire department.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Also:
(03-H 6471) An Act relating to cities and towns - zoning.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senator Felag presents (03-S 1110) An Act relating to the Persian Gulf War Information Relief Commission.
Senator Felag requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Felag, seconded by Senator Ruggerio, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 34:
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, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
Senators Sheehan and Sosnowski present (03-S 1111) Senate Resolution congratulating Thomas Reilly on his retirement after 28 years of service to the State of Rhode Island.
Senator Sheehan requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Sheehan, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Blais presents (03-S 1112) An Act relating to towns and cities - zoning ordinances.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senators Gibbs and Bates present (03-S 1113) An Act relating to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senators Connors, Celona and Montalbano present (by request) (03-S 1114) An Act relating to taxation - town of Lincoln.
Read and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Housing and Municipal Government.
Senator Gibbs presents (03-S 1115) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Gibbs presents (03-S 1116) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (03-H5895) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - confidentiality of health care communications and information act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts and Walaska.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 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, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
2. (03-S462) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to property - mechanics' liens.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani, Blais and Gibbs.
Senator McCaffrey, seconded by Senators Polisena and Walaska, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(03-S 462) (Substitute "A" as amended)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (03-S 462) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY - MECHANICS' LIENS", as follows:
1. On page 1, line 13, by adding after the word "apply" the word "forthwith".
2. On page 1, line 14, by adding after the word "invalid" a comma ",".
3. On page 1, line 14, by adding after the word "void" the following language: ", or the basis of the lien is without probability of a judgment rendered in favor of the lienor".
4. On page 2, line 8, after the words "mechanics' liens" by inserting the following language: ", petitions, or lien substitutions".
5. On page 2, line 9, after the word "act" by inserting the following language: "as well as all mechanics' liens, petitions or lien substitutions under chapter 34-28 of the "Rhode Island Mechanics' Lien Law" filed after the effective date of this act".
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL J. McCAFFREY
Senator, District 29
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:
The Honorable President Irons and Senators Alves, Badeau, 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.
Upon motion of Senator McCaffrey, seconded by Senators Polisena and 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 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, Issa, Lanzi, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Pichardo, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska.
NAYS - 0.
3. (03-S1033) An Act relating to domestic relations - solemnization of marriages.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Desk.
4. (03-S959) An Act relating to the town of Scituate - Juvenile Hearing Board.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Ruggerio, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2003.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator DaPonte, seconded by Senator Blais, the Senate adjourns at 4:36 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR MARYELLEN GOODWIN
Dear Lord, enable us to share our own good fortune with those of us who are less fortunate. As we lead our state, may we never be too proud to seek help or advice from those more fortunate or more knowledgeable than we. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 3, 2003:
1. Appointment of Michael L. Marchetti of Wakefield (Representing Lobster Sector) to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2006.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
2. Appointment of Christopher Brown, Sr., of West Kingston (Representing Finfish Sector) to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2005.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
3. Appointment of Michael McGiveney of Coventry (Representing Shellfish Sector) to the Commercial Fishing License Review Board for a term expiring March 31, 2007.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
4. Appointment of Jody F. King of Warwick (Representing Commercial Fishing Industry) VICE Michael Conroy to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2007.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
5. Appointment of Kenneth Ketcham of Narragansett (Representing Commercial Fishing Industry) VICE Peter Barbera to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2006.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
6. Appointment of Devon Danz Preston of Westerly (Representative of Not-for-Profit Business Located in Rural Community) VICE Ernest Balasco (resigned) to the Rhode Island Rural Development Council for a term expiring July 1, 2003.
Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
7. (03-H6463) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Polisena Construction, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
8. (03-H6470) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Carnicaria International Meat Market, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, May 29, 2003
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 3, 2003:
1. (03-S1025) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 4, 2003:
1. (03-S80) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (03-S1023) An Act relating to Family Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
3. (03-S1073) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions - telecommunications.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
4. (03-H6001) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to regulating oversight.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
5. (03-H6002) An Act relating to trust powers.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage in concurrence.
6. (03-H6004) (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" in concurrence.
7. (03-H6018) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Business Regulation.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage in concurrence.
8. (03-H6019) An Act relating to insurance - producer licensing act.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage in concurrence.
9. (03-H6020) An Act relating to securities.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends passage in concurrence.
10. (03-H6021) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - insurance premium finance agreements.
Committee on Financial Services, Technology and Regulatory Issues recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
11. (03-H5254) An Act relating to sanitation of food establishments.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends passage in concurrence.
12. (03-H5507) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - nursing working mothers.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
13. (03-H5826) An Act relating to education.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends passage in concurrence.
14. (03-H5841) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to long-term care - ombudsperson.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
15. (03-H5924) (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" in concurrence.
16. (03-H5949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
17. (03-H5953) (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" in concurrence.
18. (03-H6024) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.
Committee on Health and Human Services recommends passage in concurrence.
19. (03-H6025) (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" in concurrence.
20. (03-S49) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to campus security.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
21. (03-S668) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - safety responsibility violations - general provisions.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
22. (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".
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, June 5, 2003:
1. Appointment of Pierre L. LaPerriere of Exeter VICE Sarah Dowling (resigned) to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Committee on Education recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
2. Appointment of Anne Szostak of Providence VICE Deborah A. Smith to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2006.
Committee on Education recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
3. Appointment of Ana M. Morgan of Cranston VICE Vidal P. Perez (resigned) to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Committee on Education recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this Appointment.
4. (03-S959) An Act relating to the town of Scituate - Juvenile Hearing Board.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Thursday, May 29, 2003
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