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. 21
Thursday, February 26, 1998
Twenty-first Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:08 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 45 Senators present and 5 Senators absent as follows.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Blais, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Blais, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, February 25, 1998 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Walton, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Dean Holt, President and CEO and Chairman of Fleet Bank of Rhode Island and Chairmen of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.
Upon suggestion of Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Sharon Jackvony, wife of His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health,
Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures;
(98-S 2263) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
Children's Cabinet.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2467 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2468) An Act relating to food and drugs
- uniform controlled substances act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2532 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2768) An Act relating to health and safety - long term health care goals and values.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures;
(98-S 2267) An Act relating to judicial selection.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2405) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2336) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
judicial selection.
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:
Reappointment of Stephen P. Nugent, Esq., of Providence, as Public Defender for a term expiring February 1, 2001.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION
Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(98-S 2878) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to review statewide recycling efforts and to make recommendations therefor.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2407) An Act relating to motor vehicles - special registration plate - Newport Police Chief retired.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2638) An Act incorporating the Rhode Island Commission for National and Community Service.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2108) An Act relating to furbearing animals.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(98-S 2750) An Act relating to state affairs -Rhode Island greenways.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
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(98-S 2341) (Substitute A as amended) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to prepare a comprehensive plan to reopen vacant mills throughout Rhode Island.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(98-S 2356) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting that the Board of Governors for Higher Education consider instituting the sport of football at the Community College of Rhode Island.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(98-S 2877) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special Senate commission to study the clean water supply in Rhode Island and matters related thereto.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
The following items are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senator Alves presents (98-S 2932) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $3,000 for Deering Middle School.
Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.
Without objection, the following Act is introduced after the deadline.
Senators Parella, Izzo, Roney, Blais, Gibbs and others present (98-S 2935) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals -developmentally disabled adults.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Without objection, the following Act is introduced after the deadline.
Senator Parella presents (by request) (98-S 2936) An Act relating to food and drugs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Alves presents (98-S 2937) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for Bambino League Baseball Team.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Alves presents (98-S 2938) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,000 for West Warwick Chamber of Commerce.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed upon a voice vote:
1. (98-S2920) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (98-S2218) An Act relating to towns and cities.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Sosnowski, Bates, Irons, Damiani and others.
Senator Irons discusses the act.
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:
Senator Coderre extends best wishes and congratulations to Senator Connors on the very special occasion of his 22nd birthday.
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 Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, the Senate adjourns at 4:21 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR LEO R. BLAIS
Grant us light, 0 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.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, March 3, 1998:
1. (98-S 2341) (Substitute "A" as amended) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to prepare a comprehensive plan to reopen vacant mills throughout Rhode Island.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
2. (98-S 2356) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting that the Board of Governors for Higher Education consider instituting the sport of football at the Community College of Rhode Island.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
3. (98-S 2877) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special Senate commission to study the clean water supply in Rhode Island and matters related thereto.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Thursday, February 26, 1998
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, March 3, 1998:
1. (98-S 2259 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
2. (98-S2168 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
3. (98-S2342 as amended) An Act relating to courts.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
4. (98-S2089) An Act relating to insurance -temporary disability insurance.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, March 4, 1998:
1. Reappointment of Stephen P. Nugent, Esq., of Providence, as Public Defender for a term expiring February 1, 2001.
Committee on Judiciary recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. (98-S2263) An Act relating to state affairs and government Children's Cabinet.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
3. (98-S2467 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
4. (98-S2468) An Act relating to food and drugs
- uniform controlled substances act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
5. (98-S2532 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
6. (98-S2768) An Act relating to health and safety - long term health care goals and values.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.
7. (98-S2267) An Act relating to judicial selection.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
8. (98-S2336) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
judicial selection.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
9. (98-S2405) An Act relating to the uniform commercial code.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
10. (98-S2108) An Act relating to furbearing animals.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
11. (98-S2407) An Act relating to motor vehicles - special registration plate - Newport Police Chief retired.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
12. (98-S2638) An Act incorporating the Rhode Island Commission for National and Community Service.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
13. (98-S2750) An Act relating to state affairs
- Rhode Island greenways.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
14. (98-S 2878) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to review statewide recycling efforts and to make recommendations therefor.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Thursday, February 26, 1998
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