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 sixth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and ninety-eight.
Volume 125, No. 7
Tuesday, January 20, 1998
Seventh Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:06 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 48 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator McDonald, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator McDonald, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, January 15, 1998 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber John Cottrell of Bristol, father of Senate Page Seth Cottrell.
Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Sally Nelson and Kevin Gottlieb of the National Association of Life Underwriters.
Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Michael Liat of Woonsocket.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
January 14, 1998
His Honor, Bernard A. Jackvony
Lieutenant Governor
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
State House
Providence, RI 02903
To the Honorable Senate:
Please be informed that I will be out of state on a conference and will miss the following days of session: January 27, 28 and 29, 1998
Sincerely,
DOMINICK J. RUGGERIO
Senator, District4
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excel lency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointment and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
January 6, 1998
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23.28.3.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeals:
George Farrell of Providence
VICE
Robert Hayes
for a term expiring July 1, 2002.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
NEW BUSINESS
Senators Graziano, McCaffrey, Alves and Polisena present (98-S 2152) An Act relating to taxation sales and use tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Graziano, Celona, McCaffrey, Alves and Polisena present (98-S 2153) An Act relating to taxation - exemptions from sales and use taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Fogarty and Goodwin present (98-S 2154) Senate Resolution congratulating Roger Williams Home Care on the occasion of thier 10th anniversary.
Senators Fogarty request unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Fogarty, seconded by Senators Kelly and Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Walaska presents (98-S 2155) Senate Resolution honoring Charles Miller for receiving the Alumni Service Award from Bishop Hendricken High School.
Senator Walaska requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Walaska seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Ruggerio, Kells, Goodwin, Graziano and Palazzo present (98-S 2156) An Act relating to state aid - towns and cities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Polisena presents (98-S 2157) An Act relating to emergency medical transportation services.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Kells, Goodwin and Perry present (98-S 2158) An Act relating to workers' compensation - benefits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Connors, Celona and Perry present (98-S 2159) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation benefits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Oster and McDonald present (98-S 2160) A Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commision to study various land trusts and open space projects in the state.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senator Oster presents (98-S 2161) An Act relating to commercial law - general regulatory provisions - checks and other instuments- dishonor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Oster and McDonald present (98-S 2162) An Act relating to unfair sales practices.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Oster presents (98-S 2163) An Act relating to primary elections.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Oster and McDonald present (98-S 2164) An Act relating to Superior Court.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Oster and McDonald present (98-S 2165) An Act relating to insurance companies -taxation,
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Oster and McDonald present (98-S 2166) An Act relating to open meetings - school commitiees.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators McDonald, Enos and Oster present (98-S 2167) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration of vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Sosnowski and McDonald present (98-S 2168) An Act relating to taxation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Ruggerio, Graziano, Celona and Polisena present (98-S 2169) An Act relating to busienesses and professions board of medical licensure.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Ruggerio, Celona, Kells and Walton (98-S 2170)An Act relating to labor and labor relations - hours of employment.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Ruggerio, Kells, Goodwin, Celona, McCaffrey and others present (98-S 2171) An Act relating to workers' compensation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Ruggerio, Celona, Fogarty, McCaffrey and Montalbano present (98-S 2172) An Act relating to arbitration of labor controversies.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Badeau, Walaska, Cote and Bates present (98-S 2173) An Act relating to payment of wages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Badeau, Cote and Bates present (98-S 2174) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - wages.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators McDonald and Sosnowski present (98-S 2175) An Act relating to criminal offenses -public utilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Oster and McDonald present (98-S 2176) An Act relating to criminal offenses -assault.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Oster and McDonald present (98-S 2177) An Act relating to weapons investigaators of the office of auto theft and insurance fraud.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Oster and McDonald present (98-S 2178) An Act relating to criminal offenses -assault.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Pavia Weed, Roney, Goodwin, McDonald and Oster present (98-S 2179) An Act relating to appointment, qualification and tenture of officers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Connors, Polisena and Coderre present (98-S 2180) An Act relating to health and safty - computer terminal operations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Ruggerio, Walton, Fogarty, Montalbano, Goodwin and others present (98-S 2181) An Act relating to buisnesses and professions -plumbers
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Ruggerio, Celona, McCaffrey and Connors present (98-S 2182) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation benefits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Cicilline, Kelly, Perry, O'Leary, Coderre and others present (98-S 2183) An Act relating to law enforcement officers.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (98-H 7122) An Act authorizing the formation of a regional school district embracing the towns of Foster and Gloucester.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Irons, Flynn and others.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Tavares announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance, Oversight Sub Committee, will meet today at 4:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at 4:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 313 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Blais, and upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, the Senate adjourns at 4:18 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable William J. Lappin of Burrillville, former Town Councilman and State Representative.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR PATRICK T. McDONALD
Grant us light, O Lord, that we may know the wisdom which Thou alone can give. Guide us with your Truth and help us to serve well our fellow Rhode Islanders. Amen.
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