SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, April 21, 1998

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. 39 Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Thirty-ninth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:16 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:

PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso' Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1: Senator Ruggerio.

INVOCATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Badeau, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Badeau, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD The Senate Journal of Wednesday, April 8, 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.

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, 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 PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 9, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 20.3.1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Marine Fisheries Council:

Robert Gearing of Riverside

for a term expiring April 1, 2002.

To this reappointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 9, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 20-3-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Marine Fisheries Council:

Peter Barbera of Wakefield

for a term expiring April 1, 2002.

To this reappointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 9, 1998 To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 20-3-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Marine Fisheries Council:

Arnold Butziger of Warwick

for a term expiring April 1, 2002.

To this reappointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 9, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 20-3-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Marine Fisheries Council:

Robert B. Rheault, Jr. of Wakefield
VICE
Thomas A. Halavik
(Resigned)

for a term expiring April 1, 2002.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 15, 1998
To th.e Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 29-3.1-2.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Library Board of Rhode Island:

Dr. Robert J. McKenna of Newport
(Representing Coalition of Library Advocates)
VICE
Rose Ellen Reynolds

for a term expiring December 31, 1999.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

April 10, 1998 To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions ofSection 29-3.1-2.2 ofthe Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Library Board of Rhode Island:

William A. shuey of Providence
(Representing Disadvantaged Persons)
VICE
Mary Reilly

for a term expiring December 31, 1999.

To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, signed and approved, by His Excellency, the Governor:

(98-S 3034) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters, approved April 7, 1998.

(98-S 3054) Joint Resolution proclaiming May as Mental Health Month in Rhode Island, approved April 13, 1998.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on April 15, 1998:

(98-S 2353) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(98-S 2507) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(98-S 2920) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(98-S 2971) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

(98-S 3011) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:

(98-H 8688) An Act relating to Catholic cemeteries - increase holdings.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 7640) An Act relating to state affairs and government- children's cabinet.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(98-H 7696) Joint Resolution amending the permanent legislative Commission on Child Care in Rhode Island.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2183 as amended) An Act relating to law enforcement officers.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2287) An Act relating to investigators in the Office of Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-52437) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act amending the city charter of the city of Newport by expanding the jursidiction of the Municipal Court to authorize the Court to lien real property of landowners upon final judgment for minimum housing and zoning violations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2488) An Act relating to the retirement system - administration.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2579) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2667) An Act relating to criminal procedure - victim's rights - domestic abuse.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3008) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to graves and corpses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

The following items are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senators Fogarty and Issa present (98-5 3072) Senate Resolution memorializing Congress to pass the IPS technical correction act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Senators Polisena and Graziano present (98-5 3073) Senate Resolution congratulating Diane Ponticelli on her many years of selfless dedication and devotion as a foster parent.

Senator Polisena requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Polisena, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Without objection, the following Act is introduced after the deadline.

Senators McDonald and Oster present (98-5 3074) An Act relating to criminal offenses -assaults.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-5 3075) Senate Resolution extending condolences.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-5 3076) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senators Kelly, Coderre, Izzo, Roberts, Cicilline and others present (98-5 3077) Senate Resolution proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a voice vote:

1. (98-H 8803) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of David M. King & Son, Inc.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

2. (98-5 2795) An Act relating to businesses and professions electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar.

17. (98-S2582 as amended) An Act relating to substance abuse treatment services conference.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar.

32. (98-S2626 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar.

33. (98-S2688) An Act relating to mental health.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar.

98. (98-S2998) An Act establishing the Slack's Reservoir Preservation and Recreation District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.

1. (98-S2534 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote and Bates.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

4. (98-S2213) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- registration of vehicles.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Nygaard, Goodwin and Paiva Weed.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaff:ey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5. (98-S2257) An Act relating to regulation of sales and advertising price of malt beverages, wine and distilled liquor.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Breene.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

6. (98-S2615) An Act relating to state affairs and government- enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Kells, Palazzo, Perry, Damiani and Irons.

Senator Goodwin, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Celona and Damiani, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-52615)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-5 2615) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - ENTERPRISE ZONES", as follows:

On page 1, line 10, delete the words "block 9" and insert in lieu thereof the words "block 104".

Respectfully submitted,

MARYELLEN GOODWIN
Senator, District 1

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Goodwin, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Celona, Connors and Damiani, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7. (98-S2782 as amended) An Act relating to town meetings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Sosnowski, Paiva Weed and others.

Senator Walsh, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Sosnowski and Nygaard, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2782 as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-5 2782 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TOWN MEETINGS", by deleting all language after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

SECTION 1. Section 45-3-25 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-3 entitled "Town Meetings" is amended to read as follows:

45-3-25 VOTING MACHINES FOR MUNICIPAL BUDGET REFERENDA. - (a) At the request of the council of a city or town ~~and at the sale expense of the city or town~~the board of elections shall furnish a sufficient number of voting machines for use in connection with votes to be taken at any municipal budget referenda. The city or town shall furnish to the board of elections, no later than ten (10) days prior to the date of the municipal budget referenda, ballot labels containing the items to be voted upon at the municipal budget referenda, which ballot labels shall be suitable for affixation to the face of the voting machines. Any such request shall be made to the board of elections not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the due date of the municipal budget referenda.

(b) Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to make the provisions of title 17 applicable to municipal budget referenda.

SECTION 2. Chapter 17-19 of the General Laws entitled "Conduct of Elections and Voting Equipment, and Supplies" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following sections:

17-19-4.2. MODERATOR REQUEST -COMPUTERIZED VOTING MACHINES. (a) Upon request of a moderator charged with conducting a municipal or regional school district financial meeting, the board of elections will furnish each meeting to be conducted with one (1) computerized voting machine per year, and voting booths and ballots marked yes and no, at the state's expense. Said request shall declare the number of ballots requested and the number of anticipated voters. The requests shall be delivered to the board of elections not later than fifteen (16) days prior to said meeting. The board of elections shall determine the need for additional computerized machines and the cost thereof shall be borne by the municipality or school district.
(b) If a municipality or school district holds more than one (1) financial meeting in the same calendar year, the municipality or school district shall bear the cost of any computerized machines, voting booths and ballots furnished for use at any such additional financial meetings.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage.

Respectfully submitted,

DONNA WALSH
Senator, District 25

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio. Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCafffey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Walsh, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Sosnowski and Paiva Weed, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 40: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaff'ey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

8. (98-S2515) An Act relating to mandated benefits review act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, Irons, Cote, Tavares, Roberts, Flynn and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares' Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

9. (98-S2655) An Act relating to partnerships - limited liability partnerships.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, Blais, Connors, Palazzo and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani' Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

10. (98-S2827) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 22, 1998.

11. (98-S2936) An Act relating to food and drugs.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Nygaard, Walsh, Polisena, Blais, Damiani, Kells and others.

Senators Graziano and Parella discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 4 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 4: Senators Alves, Graziano, Issa, Raptakis.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT To the Honorable Senate:

I, V. Susan Sosnowski, under oath depose and say:

1. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 36-14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (98-5 2804 as amended), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

4. I request that I be excused from voting, deliberating or taking action on the matter.

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because I have a conflict of interest as follows.

I am a commercial grower of nursery stock and farm products as referenced to in the bill.

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge.

V. SUSAN SOSNOWSKI
Senator, District 6

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of April, 1998.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Notary Public
Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

3. (98-S2804 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Fogarty, Oster and others.

Senator McDonald, seconded by Senators Coderre, Paiva Weed, Blais, Oster, Badeau and others, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2804 as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-5 2804 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS", as follows:

On page 2, line 28, by adding the words "and nursery stock" after the word "mushrooms".
On page 3, line 14, by adding the words "and nursery stock" after the word "mushrooms".

Respectfully submitted,

PATRICK McDONALD
Senator, District 24

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmalive and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator McDonald, seconded by Senators Blais, Connors and Oster, read and passed, as amended, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative, 2 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 2: Senators Graziano, McCafirey.
ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Sosnowski.

RECONSIDERATION

9. (98-S2655) An Act relating to partnerships - limited liability partnerships.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Blais and others, moves reconsideration.
The act is reconsidered, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Blais.

Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Blais, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-52655)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-5 2655) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS", as follows:

(1) On page 1, line 18 after the word "directly" insert the words "or indirectly".
(2) On page 2, line 16 strike the words "subsection (2)" and insert the words "any other provisions of this section" in place thereof.
(3) On page 2 strike line 20 in its entirety and insert a period at the end of line 19.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Grsziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Blais, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCafirey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

CALENDAR

12. (98-S2962) An Act relating to motor and manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard and Breene.

Senators Enos, Graziano and Irons discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13. (98-5 2968) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance the acquisition of development rights to farmland and other real estate and to issue not more than $4,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Patterson moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Breene and Algiere.

Senator Irons discusses the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14. (98-S3006) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Patterson moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Algiere.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski' Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Raptakis.

15. (98-S2485) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal retirement system -transfer of credit and contribution.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

Upon suggestion of Senator Gibbs, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the bottom of the Calendar.

16. (98-S2489) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Justices of Supreme, Superior and Family Courts - state police.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Tavares and Breene.

Senators Paiva Weed, Kells and Gibbs discuss 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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, IE50, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

18. (98-S2935) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - developmentally disabled adults.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Blais, Izzo, Walsh, Nygaard, Roney, Polisena, Cicilline and others.

Senators Cicilline, Izzo, Kells and Roney discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

19. (98-S2997) An Act relating to education - curriculum.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Patterson, Coderre, Damiani and Palazzo.

Senators Alves, Palazzo, Izzo, Lenihan, Parella, Graziano, Roberts, Coderre, Polisena and Cote discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 24 Senators voting in the affirmative and 21 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 24: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Montalbano, Nygaard, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Roney, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 21: Senators Alves, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Donelan, Graziano, Issa, Izzo, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walton.

20. (98-S2027 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation regulation of boats.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Celona, Graziano, Enos, Montalbano and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaff:ey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

21. (98-S2039) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substance act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Connors, Paiva Weed, Graziano, McDonald and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

22. (98-S2041) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic relations - visitation rights.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Palazzo, Graziano, Coderre and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

23. (98-S2175) An Act relating to criminal offenses - public utilities.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Cote, Sosnowski and Badeau.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raplakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Kells.

24. (98-S2246) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to open meetings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Perry, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 23, 1998.

25. (98-S2354) An Act relating to elections -campaign contributions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote, Bates and Damiani.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

26. (98-52393) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 28, 1998.

27. (98-S2472) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government -DCYF records - confidentiality of records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Sosnowski, Nygaard and Parella.

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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Monlalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Osler, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

28. (98-S2475) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -confidentiality of records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Nygaard, Roberts, Sosnowski and Parella.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

29. (98-S2553) An Act relating to private detective act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard and Walaska.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaff:ey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

30. (98-S2564) An Act relating to criminal procedure bounty hunters.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Graziano, Walaska, Montalbano, Damiani, Polisena and others.

Senators Flynn, Polisena, Celona and Fogarty discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCa~ey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo Parella, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 2: Senators Flynn, Patterson.

31. (98-S2595) An Act relating to sexual assault.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, McDonald, Parella, Graziano, Sosnowski and others.

Senators Issa and Izzo discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

34. (98-S2722) An Act relating to health and safety the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote, Palazzo and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, ~aiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

35. (98-S2757) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage o Substitute "A.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 28, 1998.

36. (98-S2810) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- Public Utilities Commission.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Nygaard, Walsh, Badeau and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

93. (98-S2970) An Act relating to the city of Woonsocket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the top of the Calendar for Wednesday, April 22, 1998.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and 'without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to tomorrow.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS

Senators Algiere and Kelly extend congratulations and best wishes to Senator Bates on the very special occasion of his birthday.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet on Thursday, April 23, 1998, at 2:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 6:00 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION
SENATOR ROGER R. BADEAU
Heavenly Father, thank you for the stamina and patience you have given us to be public servants for the people of our state. Guide us daily in performing our tasks in a manner which would be desirable to you. Amen.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 22, 1998:

1. (98-5 2970) An Act relating to the city of Woonsocket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (98-S2827) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (98-S2882) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

4. (98-S2996) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

5. (98-S2560 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - requiring the registration of roofing contractors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

6. (98-S2421) An Act relating to health and safety - State Fire Marshal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

7. (98-S2681) An Act relating to campaign audits.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

8. (98-S2648) An Act relating to arbitration.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9. (98-S2473) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10. (98-S2380) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - automated teller machines.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

11. (98-S2450) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12. (98-S2644) An Act relating to fire detection systems in existing residential occupancies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13. (98-S2748) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- mobile and manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

14. (98-S2900) An Act relating to taxation -town of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15. (98-S3029) An Act relating to the Harrisville Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16. (98-S2054) An Act relating to education - requiring certain schools to institute a breakfast program.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

17. (98-S2074) An Act relating to state affairs and government user fees at state beaches.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

18. (98-S2140) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles required equipment in police cars.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

19. (98-S2200 as amended) An Act relating to video lottery terminal.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

20. (98-S2344 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- police officers.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended,

21. (98-S2335) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- personal income tax.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

22. (98-S2522) An creating the community and neighborhood partnership tax credit act of 1988.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

23. (98-S2624) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public building.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

24. (98-S2838 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities- 911 system.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

25. (98-S2885) An Act making an appropriation of $5,000 to Laura A. Hoxsie.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

26. (98-S2025) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to sentence and execution.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

27. (98-S2095 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

28. (98-S2276) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to identification and apprehension of criminals.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

29. (98-52286) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

30. (98-S2317) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

31. (98-S2376) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to correctional institutions - parole.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

32. (98-52516) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to property - manufacturer's mold lien.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

33. (98-S2518) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to causes of action.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

34. (98-S2754) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

35. (98-S2088) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

36. (98-52208) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

37. (98-S2591) An Act relating to arbitration of school teacher disputes.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

38. (98-S2793) An Act relating to telecommunications.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

39. (98-S2415) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - fair employment practice.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

40. (98-S2632) An Act relating to temporary disability insurance - exemption of certain persons.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

41. (98-S2840) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

42. (98-5 2412) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - restrictions on tobacco product advertising and promotion.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

43. (98-52549) An Act relating to fire detectors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

44. (98-S2645) An Act relating to fire detection systems.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

45. (98-S2484) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state retirement system - definition of active member.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

46. (98-S2383) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- curriculum.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

47. (98-S2547) An Act relating to chiropractors.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

48. (98-S2705) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -housing.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

49. (98-S2725) An Act relating to Health and Educational Building Corporation.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

50. (98-S2370) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to vicious dogs.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

51. (98-52859) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

52. (98-S2577 as amended) An Act relating to commercial laws- unfair sales practices.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

53. (98-5 2739 as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation - sale of property in town of North Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

54. (98-S2794) An Act relating to enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

55. (98S 2801) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

56. (98-5 2902) An Act in amendment of Chapter 1039 of the Public Laws, 1902, entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to An Act entitled An Act in amendment of the charter of the Fire Engine Company in East Greenwich, passed at the January Session 1882", passed at the January 1902 Session.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

57. (98-S2913) An Act authorizing the establishment of a Municipal Court in East Greenwich.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

58. (98-S2926 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

59. (98-S2999) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to property exempt from attachment - homestead exemption.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

60. (98-S3031) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the West Warwick Home Rule Charter.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

61. (98-S3035) An Act relating to the town of Scituate.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

62. (98-53036) An Act relating to harbors and harbor lines.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

63. (98-S2795) An Act relating to businesses and professions electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

64. (98-S2485) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal retirement system -transfer of credit and contribution.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

65. (98-S2582 as amended) An Act relating to substance abuse treatment services conference.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

66. (98-S2626 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

67. (98-S2688) An Act relating to mental health.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 23, 1998:

1. (98-5 2246) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to open meetings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

2. (98-S2183 as amended) An Act relating to law enforcement officers.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

3. (98-S2287) An Act relating to investigators in the Office of Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

4. (98-5 2437) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act amending the city charter of the city of Newport by expanding the jursidiction of the Municipal Court to authorize the Court to lien real property of landowners upon final judgment for minimum housing and zoning violations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

5. (98-S2471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

6. (98-S2488) An Act relating to the retirement system - administration.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

7. (98-52579) (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".

8. (98-S2667) An Act relating to criminal procedure - victim's rights - domestic abuse.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

9. (98-53008) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to graves and corpses.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, April 28, 1998:

1. (98-52393) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

2. (98-52757) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, April 21, 1998

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