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. 8
Wednesday, January 21, 1998
Eighth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:07 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 46 Senators present and 4 Senators absent as follows:
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Palazzo, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Palazzo, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Tuesday, January 20, 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.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
January 21, 1998
Mr. Raymond Hoyas
Clerk of the Senate
Room 310 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Mr. Hoyas:
Please be advised that I will be unable to attend the legislative session on Thursday, January 22, 1998, due to out of state business.
I would appreciate having this letter recorded in the Senate Journal.
Sincerely,
THOMAS R. CODERRE
Senator, District 40
Pawtucket
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
January 21, 1998
His Honor, Bernard A. Jackvony
Lieutenant Governor
115 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Jackvony:
Please be advised that I will be unable to attend the Senate sessions on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22, as I am in preparation for attendance at the Policy Makers Program on Improving Results for Children being held by the state. I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journals.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
LEO R. BLAIS
Senate Minority Whip
Senator, District 21
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, 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 23-27.3-100.1.4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee:
Mason Butler Williams of Barrington
(Representing structural engineers)
VICE
RobertS. Waldeck
(Resigned)
for a term expiring May 1, 2000.
To this appointment, I request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(98-S 2043) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(98-S 2002) An Act relating to education - establishment of regional school districts.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2005) An Act relating to taxation - collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2013) An Act relating to insurance - continuing education requirements.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2014) An Act relating to the Westerly Fire District.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2040) An Act relating to the town of Barrington.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:
Appointment of Barbara A. Rayner, MSW, CISW of Coventry VICE Barbara Ruffino, as Director of the Department of Elderly Affairs.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Senator Kells presents (98-S 2184) Senate Resolution memorializing the President and Congress to grant full and immediate citizenship to Laotian and Hmong-Lao soldiers who supported the United States during the Vietnam War.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senator Walaska presents (98-S 2185) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $187.87 to pay the claim of Stephen P. Burns of 26 Hanaford Drive, East Greenwhich, Rhode Island 02818.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Senators Walaska, Kells, Flynn, O'Leary, McCaffrey and others present (98-S 2186) An Act relating to taxation - elimination of inventory tax.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Celona and McCaffrey present (98-S 2187) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $190.00 to pay the claim of Todd W. Ellison of 29 Anoka Road, Warwick, Rhode Island 02889.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Senators Celona and Alves present (98-S 2188) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $96.12 to pay the claim of Robert F. Crapulli of 16 Bayberry Drive, West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Senator Polisena presents (98-S 2189) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $284.48 to pay the claim of Robert J. Oszajca of 61 Jackson Avenue, Johnston, Rhode Island 02919.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Senator Polisena presents (98-S 2190) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $233.00 to pay the claim of Robert J. Radoccia of 10 Harrington Drive, Johnston, Rhode Island 02919.
Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
Senators Breene and Blais present (98-S 2191) An Act providing for remodeling, renovating, equipping and furnishing and making certain additions and improvements to the existing Clayville Elementary School by the town of Scituate and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $2,535,000 bonds therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Cicilline, O'Leary, Perry and Polisena present (98-S 2192) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Enos, Coderre, Irons, Polisena and Paiva Weed present (98-S 2193) An Act relating to public officers and employees-
retirement system - contributions and benefits.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators McCaffrey, Graziano, Celona, Alves and Walaska present (98-S 2194) An Act relating to assaults.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Connors, Goodwin and Polisena present (98-S 2195) An Act relating to health and safety - abortion.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Senators Graziano, Polisena, Celona, McCaffrey and Alves present (98-S 2196) An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Oster and Walaska present (98-S 2197) An Act relating to public officers and employees.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
Senator Oster presents (98-S 2198) An Act authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes of the state for the purpose of financing the Narragansett Bay Water Quality Management District Commission's combined sewer overflow abatement program.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Graziano, Polisena, Celona, McCaffrey and Alves present (98-S 2199) An Act relating to nurses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Oster presents (98-S 2200) An Act relating to video lottery terminal.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Graziano, Polisena, Celona, McCaffrey and Alves present (98-S 2201) An Act relating to nurses.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Senators Graziano, Polisena, Celona, McCaffrey and Alves present (98-S 2202) An Act relating to insurance coverage - genetic testing.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Kells and Bates present (98-S 2203) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -motor vehicle reparations act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Graziano, Polisena, Celona, McCaffrey and Alves present (98-S 2204) An Act relating to health and safety - health care liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
CONGRATULATIONS
Senator Coderre extends congratulations to Senator Fogarty on being recognized by the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation with the 1997 Partners-in-Housing Award.
The entire Senate joins in extending congratulations to Senator Fogarty on this much deserved recognition.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:13 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR ROBERT J. PALAZZO
Dear Lord, as we confront decisions we must make during this session, guide us in your judgment so that we may bring the greatest benefit to our fellow citizens. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, January 22, 1998:
1. (98-S 2043) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Wendesday, January 21, 1998
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, January 27, 1998:
1. Appointment of Barbara A. Rayner, MSW, CISW of Coventry VICE Barbara Ruffino, as Director of the Department of Elderly Affairs.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. (98-S 2002) An Act relating to education -establishment of regional school districts.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (98-S 2005) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (98-S 2013) An Act relating to insurance -continuing education requirements.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (98-S 2014) An Act relating to the Westerly Fire District.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
6. (98-S 2040) An Act relating to the town of Barrington.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, January 21, 1998
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