SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, May 19, 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. 51 Tuesday, May 19, 1998 Fifty-first Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:17 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 48 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canrio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DoneJan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso' Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 2: Senators Kelly, O'Leary. INVOCATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Roberts, to deliver the invocation. (See Appendix for Invocalion)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Roberts, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, May 14, 1998 proceedings is read in part.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.

GUEST

Upon suggestion of Senators Roney and Bates, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Sharon K. Brinkworth of Barrington.

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

May 19, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate;

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-59-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Board of Governors for Higher Education:

Elia Germani, Esquire of Warwick
VICE
Alfred Verrecchia

for a term expiring January 31, 2001.

To this appointment, I 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

May 19, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-59-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Board of Governors for Higher Education:

Sarah T. Dowling of Narragansett
VICE
George Grayboys

for a term expiring January 31, 2001.

To this appointment, I 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

May 13, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-75-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Council on the Arts:

Florence Weintraub of Providence
VICE
Ann Clanton
(resigned)

for a term expiring March 1, 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

May 14, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate;

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46-23-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Coastal Resources Management Council:

Joseph R. Paolino, Sr., of Providence
(Public Member)
VICE
Noelle F. Lewis
(resigned)

for a term expiring January 31, 2001.

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

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE
TRANSFER OF BILL

Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare to the Committee on Judiciary:

(98-S 2241) An Act relating to partial birth abortions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Polisena, Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3148) Senate Resolution proclaiming May 17-23, 1998, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Rhode Island.

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.

Senators Enos and Algiere present (98-S 3149) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.

Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Enos and Algiere present (98-S 3150) Senate Resolution extending condolences.

Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Paiva Weed, Cicilline, McDonald, Oster and McBurney present (98-S 3151) Senate Resolution congratulating Judge Paul J. Del Nero on his 40th Anniversary as a Judge.

Senator Paiva Weed requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Parella and Nygaard present (98-S 3152) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue general obligation bonds and notes in anticipation thereof in an amount not to exceed $1,830,000 for the purpose of financing construction of additions, renovations and repairs to existing fire stations, the acquisition of fire and rescue equipment, including rescue and special hazard vehicles and fire engines, and the provision of architectural, engineering, surveying and other services necessary or appropriate therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Parella and Nygaard present (98-S 3153) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue general obligation bonds and notes in anticipation thereof in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the purpose of acquiring, preserving, making improvements to, and restoring certain improved and unimproved property in Bristol, Rhode Island known as Mount Hope.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

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

Senators Coderre, Goodwin, Fogarty, Connors, Parella and others present (98-S 3154) An Act relating to education - Board of Governors.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Senators McBurney, Montalbano, Coderre, Oster, Cote and others present (98-S 3155) Senate Resolution memorializing Congress to nominate the Blackstone River as a National American Heritage River.

Senator Montalbano requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Montalbano, 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 suggestion of Senator Graziano, and without objection, the following act is removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 20, 1998:

3. (98-S 3120) Senate Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special Senate commission to study the impact of nursing staffing in licensed health care facilities in Rhode Island.

Ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, May 20, 1998.

Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:

1. (98-S 3072) Senate Resolution memorializing Congress to pass the IPS technical corrections act.

2. (98-S 3101) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special Senate commission to study the work of the Senate and to make appropriate recommendations.

4. (98-S 3123) Senate Resolution proclaiming August 1, 1998 and each year thereafter Francis Scott Key Day.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (98-S 2614 as amended) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

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

5. (98-S 2481) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare 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 Tuesday, May 26, 1998.

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

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 desk.

8. (98-S 2547) An Act relating to chiropractors.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, May 26, 1998.

9. (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, May 26, 1998.

10. (98-S 2482) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to coordination of Children's Services Pilot Program.

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, May 26, 1998.

15. (98-H 7898) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages identification cards.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

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

2. (98-S2420) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services- certification of child care personnel.

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

Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Ruggerio, Polisena, Kells, Oster, Perry, McDonald and others.

Senator Parella, seconded by Senators Blais, Cicilline, Gibbs, Breene, Graziano and others, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2420) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 2420) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES - CERTIFICATION OF CHILD CARE PERSONNEL", as follows: By deleting the words "for more than ~~two (2)~~ four (4) hours per day" on lines 17 and 18 of page 1, and by inserting in place thereof the words "~~for more than two (2)~~ for two and one half or more hours per day".

Respectfully submitted,

MARY A. PARELLA
Senator, District 45

Senators Izzo and Walsh discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 16 Senators voting in the affirmative and 29 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 16: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Connors, Flynn, Gibbs, Graziano, McCaffrey, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Tavares, Walaska.

NAYS - 29: Senators Coderre, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.

Senators Celona, Issa, Walsh and Perry discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palarzo, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Parella.

3. (98-S 2771) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to parks and recreational areas - persons with disabilities.

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

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Sosnowski, Lenihan, Nygaard, Perry and others.

Senators Blais, Cicilline and Patterson discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Patterson.

4. (98-S 3059) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study mental illness and substance abuse services.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts and Perry.

Senator Cicilline, seconded by Senator Nygaard and others, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 3059)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 3059) entitled "JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 5, delete the word "May" and insert in lieu thereof the word "July".

2. On page 1, line 5, after the words "expire on" delete the word "July" and insert in lieu thereof the word "August".

Respectfully submitted,

J. CLEMENT CICILLINE
Senator, DistrictSO

The motion to amend prevails 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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Cicilline, seconded by Senators Oster and Nygaard, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal::is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7. (98-S 2393) (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 Thursday, May 21, 1998.

11. (98-S 2266) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the cost, desirability and feasibility of the state's funding the professional development of teacher assistants.

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

Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin 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 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13. (98-S 2697) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to divorce and separation.

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

Senator Sasso moves passage, seconded by Senators Alves, Graziano, Paiva Weed, Goodwin, Palazzo 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 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14. (98-S 3096) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to miscellaneous fines.

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

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Patterson, Celona, Roberts, Bates, Walton, Paiva Weed and others.

Senators Kells, Raptakis, Roney, Patterson, Graziano, Enos, Revens and Montalbano 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 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 6 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, DoneJan, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 6: Senators Cote, Enos, Issa, Kells, Ruggerio, Tavares.

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, John C. Revens, Jr., 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-S 3107), 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.

My lawfirm has pending litigation in related matters.

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

JOHN C. REVENS, JR.
Senator, District 17 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of May, 1998.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

16. (98-S 3107) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Oster and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

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

NAYS -0. ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Revens.

12. (98-S 2578) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary 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 Wednesday, May 20, 1998.

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 today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Wedneday, May 20, 1998, at 5:30 o'clock P.M. in Room 35 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, May 20, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:28 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Abraham S. Quick, lifelong resident of Little Compton, former Town Council member, former Chairman Republican Town Committee, and former State Senate Clerk, who was a distinguished member of his community for his lifetime of contributing his time and energy to all.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION
SENATOR ELIZABETH H. ROBERTS

Dear God, keep alive our faith in You as we labor for a better state. And let us be thankful to you for your continued presence in each of us.Amen.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, May 20, 1998:

1. (98-S 2578) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

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

2. (98-S 3120) Senate Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special Senate commission to study the impact of nursing stafiing in licensed health care facilities in Rhode Island.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

3. (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.

4. (98-S2596) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling and lotteries.

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

5. (98-H 7180 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-

bicycle helmets. Ordered on the Calendar.

6. (98-H 7577) An Act relating to bicycle helmets.

Ordered on the Calendar.

7. (98-H 7605 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - school buses.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, May 21, 1998:

1. (98-S 2393) (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.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, May 26, 1998:

1. (98-S 2481) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education.

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

2. (98-S 2547) An Act relating to chiropractors.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

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

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

4. (98-S 2482) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to coordination of Children's Services Pilot Program.

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

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, May 19, 1998

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