SENATE JOURNALS - Wednesday, April 22, 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. 40 Wednesday, April 22, 1998 Fortieth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by the Honorable Charles J. Fogarty, President Pro Tempore, at 4:13 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, Gate, Damiani, DoneJan, Enos, I'lynn, 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, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1: Senator Tavares.

INVOCATION

The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Graziano to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Graziano, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD The Senate Journal of Tuesday, April 21, 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 Senators Coderre, Kelly, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Flynn, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Patterson, Ruggerio, Sasso, Walaska and Walton, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber recipients of the 1998 National Youth Caring for Others Awards, Stephen R. Schayer, Alicia Carlson, Dan Freess, Heather Morris, Jenny Drozdowski, Sean W. Hunter, Kerri Boisvert, Daniel Kelly, Joseph R. Curran, Jason Della Rose, Matthew Meudillo, Beth Restante, Vaughn L. Baker, Jr., Thomas 5. Walters, Ashley Jonathin Oneal, Alee Loeur, Casey Jo Hambyrd, Celeste M. Cherveaka, Aja Leigh Stephan, Tim Hawkins, Erin Miller, Heather Ryan, Jennifer E. Stanley, Brandon L. Aponte, Carlos Edwardo Tobon, Alejandre Tobon, Carlos A. Angel, Luis B. Aponte, Jeremy C. Martins, Abby J. Davis, Eli:::abeth Ann Turillo, Edwin A. Martinex, Kathleen H. Corrivean, Michaela Kathleen Cook, NatalIe Anne DiFusco, Tulsi Vadodaria, Emily E. Fletcher, Emily Bess Kibbe, Laura Garcia, Jennifer B. Mullen, Susan E. McLaughlin, Gabriel J. Joseph, all from Rhode Island, along with many members of their families and teachers that nominated them for this prestigious award.

Senator Coderre also acknowledges the following recipients of this award from out of state who could not be here today, James Days of Groveport, Ohio, Rhonda Bitner of Lititz, Pennsylvania, Tammy Spangler of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Stefanie Ann Umfress of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Megan DeColfmacker of Dover, New Hampshire.

Senator Coderre also pays tribute to the founder of this program, Brock Anderson, for his efforts in recognizing the outstanding efforts of these young people.

Upon suggestion of Senators Coderre and Irons, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Bob Neil of Pawtucket and Charles Robat.

COMMUNICATION

The Honorable President Pro Tempore, presents the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

April 22, 1998

The Honorable Charles J. Fogarty
Senate President Pro Tempore
State House Room 221
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Senator Fogarty:

I will be out of state on Wednesday, April 22, 1998 and will be unable to attend Senate session this day.

Sincerely,

BERNARD A. JACKVONY
Lieutenant Governor

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 9001) Joint 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 Senators Graziano and Palazzo, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, in concurrence, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Also:

(98-H 7113) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses weapons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7184 as amended) An Act relating to identification and apprehension of criminals.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7268 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 7272) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses- sexually violent predators.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7278) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal detention facilities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7297 as amended) An Act relating to correctional institutions parole hearings.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7352 as amended) An Act relating to bail and recognizance.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7358 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses- treason and related offenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7598) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7711) An Act relating to motor vehicles - motor vehicle reparations act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7717) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7978) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - award of municipal contracts.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

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 2423) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic violence- confidentiality of victims' addresses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2477) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs- uniform controlled substances act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2614 as amended) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2675) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to parole.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7570) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

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.

Senator Celona presents (98-S 3078) Joint ResolUtion making an appropriation of $4,749.83 to pay the claim of Amica Mutual Insurance Company, P.O. Box 6008, Providence, Rhode Island 02940 as subrogee of Bernard W. Klimaj and Eileen Klimaj.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

Senators Celona and Oster present (98-S 3079) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $440.07 to pay the claim of Amica Mutual Insurance Company, P.O. Box 6008, Providence, Rhode Island 02940 as subrogee of Stephen A. Mills of 179 Lawnacre Drive, Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

Senators Kelly, Coderre, Fogarty, Kells, Enos and others present (98-S 3080) Senate Resolution recognizing the splendid efforts of Youth Caring for Others, Inc.

Senator Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Celona and Oster present (98-S 3081) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $2,929.24 to pay the claim of Amica Mutual Insurance Company, P.O. Box 6008, Providence, Rhode Island 02940 as subrogee of John F. Carlin and Hilda M. Carlin of 200 Old River Road #17, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

Senators Celona and Connors present (98-S 3082) Joint Resolution making an appropriation of $670.24 to pay the claim of Amica Mutual Insurance Company, P.O. Box 6008, Providence, Rhode Island 02940 as subrogee of John H. Stump and Janice L. Stump of 7 Stagecoach Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864.

Read and referred to the Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.

Senators Fogarty, Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3083) Senate Resolution celebrating May as Older Americans 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.

Senators McDonald and Sosnowski present (98-S 3084) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for and construction, equipping and furnishing a Senior Citizen Facility and Meal Site and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

2. (98-S 2827) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

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

7. (98-S 2681) An Act relating to campaign audits.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

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

10. (98-S 2380) (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".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Kelly, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.

11. (98-S 2450) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

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

13. (98-S 2748) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- mobile and manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

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

15. (98-S 3029) An Act relating to the Harrisville Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

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

20. (98-S 2344 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities police officers.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

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

21. (98-S 2335) (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".

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

35. (98-S 2088) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians.

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

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

36. (98-S2208) (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.

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

39. (98-S 2415) (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".

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

40. (98-S 2632) An Act relating to temporary disability insurance - exemption of certain persons.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

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

41. (98-S 2840) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

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

42. (98-S 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".

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

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

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Kelly moves passage, seconded by Senators Badeau and Cote.

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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Gate, Damiani, DoneJan, Enos, 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, Rug~o, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

3. (98-S 2882) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Cicilline, Goodwin and others.

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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, I'ogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

4. (98-S 2996) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed and Coderre.

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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Da"iiani, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5. (98-S 2560 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions requiring the registration of roofing contractors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

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

Senator Irons, seconded by Senators Coderre and Damiani, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2560 as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 2560 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF ROOFING CONTRACTORS", as follows:

(1) On page 1, line 7, by deleting the word "labor" and inserting the word "administration" in place thereof.

(2) On page 2, line 4, by deleting the numeral "6" after the word "chapter" and inserting the numeral "5" in place thereof.

(3) On page 2, line 19, by deleting the language "five hundred dollars ($500)" and inserting the language "two hundred dollars ($200)" in place thereof.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39

The motion to amend prevails 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Badeau, read and passed, as amended, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

6. (98-S 2421) An Act relating to health and safety - State Fire Marshal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Celona, Gicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DoneJan, Enas, Flynn, Fa~arty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDanald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sasnawski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

8. (98-S 2648) An Act relating to arbitration.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Bates and Coderre.

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

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2648)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend(98-S2648) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO ARBITRATION", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 12, by inserting the word "primary 'after the word of' and before the word "insurance".

2. On page 1, line 16, by deleting all language on such line.

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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Nygaard, O'I-eary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazza, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senators Donelan, Irons, Bates and Raptakis discuss the act.

Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Bates, read and passed, as amended, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 7 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gelona, Cicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDanald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sasnawski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 7: Senators Gaprio, DaneIan, Flynn, Graziana, McBurney, Mantalbana, Palazzo.

9. (98-S 2473) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

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

The act is read and passed, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Cicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaneIan, Enas, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Mantalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sasnawski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12, (98-S 2644) An Act relating to fire detection systems in existing residential occupancies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

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

The act is read and passed, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fagarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDanald, Mantalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazza, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14. (98-S 2900) An Act relating to taxation -town of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Graziano and Nygaard.

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 Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Gaderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaneJan, Enas, Fagarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Mantalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Rug~erio, Sassa, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Waltan.

NAYS -0.

16. (98-S 2054) An Act relating to education - requiring certain schools to institute a breakfast program.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Walton, O'Leary, Parella, Roberts, Polisena, Ruggerio, Graziano and Izzo.

Senators Graziano, Walton, Blais, Parella Patterson, Kells, Polisena, Roberts and Revens discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 10 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Pala~zo, Parella, Perry, Palisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 10: Senators Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gate, Flynn, Irons, McGaffrey, Patterson, Walaska.

17. (98-S 2074) An Act relating to state affairs and government- user fees at state beaches.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Oster, Lenihan, Enos, Algiere, Ruggerio and others.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Capria, Celana, Gicilline, Gaderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaneJan, Enas, Flynn, Faga::ty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Mantalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Palisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Graziano.

18. (98-S 2140) (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".

Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Celona, Roney and others.

Senators Alves, Issa, Damiani and Graziano 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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelana, Cicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaneJan, Enos, Flynn, Fagarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Montalbana, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazza, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Palisena, Raptal:is, Revens, Roney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sasnowsl:i, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

19. (98-S 2200 as amended) An Act relating to video lottery terminal.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

Senator Oster moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors, Kells, McDonald and Damiani.

The act is read and passed, as amended, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Gaprio, Celona, Gicilline, Gaderre, Connors, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDanald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sosnawski, Walasl:a, Walton.

NAYS - 2: Senators Palazzo, Patterson.

22. (98-S 2522) An creatingthe community and neighborhood partnership tax credit act of 1988.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Goodwin, Walton 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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gapria, Gelona, Gicilline, Caderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaneIan, Enas, Fagarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, Mantalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS -0.

23. (98-S 2624) (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.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Caprio, Graziano, Kells and others. 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 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Cicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaneIan, Enos, Fag;arty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGafirey, McDonald, Mantalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sosnawsl:i, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS -0.

24. (98-S 2838 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities- 911 system.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Celona, Palazzo and Ruggerio.

Senators Alves and Polisena discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Bates, Breene, Gapria, Celana, Cicilline, Gaderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DoneIan, Enas, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Iz:':a, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaftrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O(Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sosnawski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

25. (98-S 2885) An Act making an appropriation of $5,000 to Laura A. Hoxsie.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Gibbs, Patterson, Flynn and Walsh.

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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Caderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Palazza, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnawski, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

26. (98-S 2025) (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.

Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Walton, Kells, Oster and Nygaard.

Senators Graziano, Issa and Perry discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 28 Senators voting in the affirmative and 19 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 28: Senators Algiere, Gelana, Gicilline, Gaderre, Connors, Damiani, Enos, Fagarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Rurgeria, Sosnawsl:i, Walton.

NAYS - 19: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Gapria, Gate, DoneJan, Flynn, Graziano, Issa, McBurney, McCaffrey, Mantalbana, Palazzo, Patterson, Revens, Sasso, Walasl:a, Walsh.

27. (98-S 2095 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - administrative procedures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senator Celona.

The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Cicilline, Gaderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DoneJan, Enos, Flynn, Fagarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McGaffrey, ~cDanald, Mantalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Gster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

28. (98-S 2276) (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".

Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Damiani, Polisena and Paiva Weed.

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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celana, Cicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Donelan, Enas, Flynn, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaftrey, ~cDanald, Mantalbana, Nygaard, O'Leary, Gster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

29. (98-S 2286) (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.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senator Blais.

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

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Celana, Cicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Enas, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Graziana, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDanald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Ruggena, Sassa, Sasnawski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

30. (98-S 2317) An Act relating to domestic relations - divorce and separation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald, Oster and Polisena.

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

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2317)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend(98-S 2317) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS - DIVORCE AND SEPARATION", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 16, insert the following sentence after the period (.): "Nothing in this section shall be construed to create liability against the creditor under the terms of the original agreement when the creditor acts in good faith and without actual knowledge of the court's order."

Respectfully submitted,

M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49

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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, Donejan, Enas, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDanald, Mantalbana, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palaz:':o, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Polisena, read and passed, as amended, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Gapria, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DoneJan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazza, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Palisena, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Thursday, April 23, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Polisena 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 today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:49 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate

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INVOCATION
SENATOR CATHERINE E. GRAZIANO

Dear God, please grant us the wisdom to be aware of the true needs of the people we are here to serve, and the courage to meet those needs to the fullest extent of our ability. Amen.

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 23, 1998:

1. (98-S 2827) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (98-S 2748) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- mobile and manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (98-S 3029) An Act relating to the Harrisville Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (98-S 2344 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- police officers.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

5. (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".

6. (98-S 2088) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians.

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

7. (98-S2208) (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.

8. (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".

9. (98-S 2840) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

10. (98-S 2376) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to correctional institutions parole.

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

11. (98-S 2516) (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.

12. (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.

13. (98-S 2754) (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.

14. (98-S 2591) An Act relating to arbitration of school teacher disputes.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

15. (98-S 2793) An Act relating to telecommunications.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

16. (98-S 2549) An Act relating to fire detectors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17. (98-S 2645) An Act relating to fire detection systems.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

18. (98-S 2484) (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".

19. (98-S 2383) (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".

20. (98-S 2547) An Act relating to chiropractors.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

21. (98-S 2705) (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".

22. (98-S 2725) An Act relating to Health and Educational Building Corporation.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

23. (98-S 2370) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to vicious dogs.

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

24. (98-S2859) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

25. (98-S 2577 as amended) An Act relating to commercial laws- unfair sales practices.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

26. (98-S 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.

27. (98-S 2794) An Act relating to enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

28. (98-S 2801) An Act relating to financial institutions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

29. (98-S 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.

30. (98-S 2913) An Act authorizing the establishment of a Municipal Court in East Greenwich.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

31. (98-S 2926 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

32. (98-S 2999) (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.

33. (98-S 3031) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the West Warwick Home Rule Charter.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

34. (98-S 3035) An Act relating to the town of Scituate.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

35. (98-S 3036) An Act relating to harbors and harbor lines.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

36. (98-S 2795) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

37. (98-S 2485) (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.

38. (98-S 2582 as amended) An Act relating to substance abuse treatment services conference.

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

39. (98-S 2626 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

40. (98-S 2688) An Act relating to mental health.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

41. (98-S 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.

42. (98-S 2183 as amended) An Act relating to law enforcement officers.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

43. (98-S 2287) An Act relating to investigators in the Office of Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

44. (98-S 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.

45. (98-S 2471) (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".

46. (98-S 2488) An Act relating to the retirement system - administration.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

47. (98-S 2579) (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.

48. (98-S 2667) An Act relating to criminal procedure - victim's rights - domestic abuse.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

49. (98-S 3008) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to graves and corpses.

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

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CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, April 28, 1998:

1. (98-S 2681) An Act relating to campaign audits.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

2. (98-S 2450) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (98-S 2632) An Act relating to temporary disability insurance - exemption of certain persons.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

4. (98-S2412) (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".

5. (98-S2393) (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.

6. (98-S2757) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.

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

7. (98-S 2423) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic violence - confidentiality of victims' addresses.

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

8. (98-S 2477) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substances act.

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

9. (98-S 2614 as amended) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

10. (98-S 2675) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to parole.

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

11. (98-H7570) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, April 22, 1998

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