SENATE JOURNALS -

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. 57 Tuesday, June 2, 1998 Fifty-seventh Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:15 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 46 Senators present and 4 Senators absent as follows:

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

ABSENT - 4: Senators Algiere, Bates, Graziano, Irons.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, May 28, 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.

CONGRATULATIONS

Senator Gibbs extends congratulations and best wishes to Senator Blais on receiving the Rhode Island Rehabilitation Associ~lion Legislative Award. The entire Senate joins in congratulating Senator Blais on this very special occasion.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Royce W. Perkins, State Representative from the State of Maine and his daughter Jennifer Perkins, a former Rhode Island Senate Fellow.

Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Patricia Iafrate Bellini of North Providence.

COMMUNICATION

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

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

June 2, 1998

His Honor, Bernard A. Jackvony
Lieutenant Governor
115 State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Lt. Governor Jackvony:

Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2 and 3, 1998, as I will be out of state on business. I would appreciate having this letter recorded in the appropriate Senate Journal.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

DENNIS L. ALGIERE
Senate Minority Leader
Senator, District 26

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

June 2, 1998

His Honor, Bernard A. Jackvony
Lieutenant Governor
115 State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Lt. Governor Jackvony:

Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, June 2 due to a prior commitment. I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

DAVID E. BATES
Deputy Minority Leader
Senator, District 44

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

May 28, 1998

Raymond Hoyas
Clerk of Senate
Room 310
State House
Providence, RI 02903

Dear Chip:

I will be attending a Women Legislators Conference in Washington, DC during June 1-4, 1998 and therefor I will be out of state during that time.

I anticipate not being present for Committee meetings or the Senate Session on Tuesday or Wednesday, June 2 and 3, 1998, but expect to return in time for Thursday's session.

Sincerely,

CATHERINE E. GRAZIANO, RN, PhD
Senator, District 5

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following 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 22, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46-25-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Narragansett Bay Commission:

Richard H. Burroughs of Kingston

for a term expiring April 1, 2001.

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

May 28, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate;

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46-25-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Narragansett Bay Commission:

John Giusti of Warwick

for a term expiring April 1, 2000.

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

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46-25-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Narragansett Bay Commission:

Bruce D. Campbell of Foster

for a term expiring April 1, 2001.

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

May 22, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 46-25-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Narragansett Bay Commission:

Laurie A. Montanaro-Kijak of Cranston

for a term expiring April 1, 2000.

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

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7469) An Act relating to partial birth abortions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS

Senator O'Leary, from the Joint Committee on Small Business, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2544 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - small business tax credit.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2599) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government economic development.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3143) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Senators Badeau, Cote and Kelly presents (98-S 3174) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to flnance the construction, acquisition, renovation or improvement of a public works facility and the equipping thereof and to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Badeau, Cote and Kelly present (98-S 3175) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance road improvements in the city and to issue not more than $10,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

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

Senators Paiva Weed, Kelly, Oster, Gibbs, McDonald and others present (98-S 3176) An Act entitled the Rhode Island Traffic and Accountability Act of 1998.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Senators Perry, Walton and Cicilline present (98-S 3177) Senate Resolution congratulating Ruthie Corria on her 50 years as a tireless volunteer to the youth of Rhode Island.

Senator Perry requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

1. Reappointment of Barbara Levine of Providence to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2001.

2. Appointment of Madeline T. LaPlume of Narragansett VICE Joyce Gref(Cotoia to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for a term expiring March 1, 2001.

3. (98-S 3171) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (98-H 7640) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Children's Cabinet.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 1998.

2. (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 desk.

3. (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 Thursday, June 4, 1998.

4. (98-H 7278) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal detention facilities.

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

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

11. (98-H 7516) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 1998.

15. (98-H 8325 as amended) An Act relating to employment security- reasonable assurance.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

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

5. (98-H 7390) An Act relating to payment of fines.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Oster, Nygaard and Perry.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Alves, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

6. (98-H 7541) An Act relating to criminal procedure - victim's rights.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

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

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7. (98-H 7585) An Act relating to criminal offenses - crime against nature.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Perry, Kelly, Coderre, Walton and Kells.

Senators Issa, Roney and Celona discuss the act.

Senator Celona, seconded by Senators Flynn, Alves, Palazzo and Walaska, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-H 7585) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-H 7585) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - CRIME AGAINST NATURE", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 4, following the word "nature", by inserting the following language "committed while in a public area or in view of others"

2. On page 1, line 4, by restoring the language "either with mankind or"

Respectiully submitted,

JOHN A. CELONA
Senator, District 36

Senator Roney discusses the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 19 Senators voting in the affirmative and 24 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 19: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Flynn, Goodwin, Issa, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, O'Leary, Palazzo, Patterson, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Sasso, Walaska.

NAYS - 24: Senators Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

Senator Flynn discusses the act.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 26 Senators voting in the affirmative and 17 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 26: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Flynn, Goodwin, Issa, McBurney, McCaf5:ey, Montalbano, Palazzo, Patterson, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Sasso, Walaska.

NAYS - 17: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Flynn, Goodwin, Issa, McBurney, McCaf5:ey, Montalbano, Palazzo, Patterson, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Sasso, Walaska.

8. (98-H 8009) An Act relating to public utilities.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, McDonald, Walsh and Celona.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 39: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Kells.

9. (98-H 7202 as amended) An Act relating to labor.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio, Paiva Weed, Oster, McDonald, Palazzo and others.

Senator Gibbs discusses the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

10. (98-H 7310) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

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

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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 Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaff;ey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palarzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12. (98-H 7752) An Act relating to labor -wages.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio, Celona, Palazzo and Paiva Weed.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13. (98-H 8042) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

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

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

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 41: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14. (98-H 8083) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Rhode Island school-to-work transition act of 1996.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 1998.

16. (98-H 8720) An Act relating to labor -employment security.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio, Issa, Oster and Walsh.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBurney, McCafirey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

17. (98-H 8892) An Act relating to sexual harassment, education and training in the workplace.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh, Roberts, Sosnowski, Oster, Nygaard and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affIrmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 41: Senators Alves, Badeau, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters and House matters that have been amended by the Senate on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

CONGRATULATIONS

Senator Palazzo extends congratulations to Classical High School on being named Outstanding High School of the Year.

FROM THE DESK

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following act is taken from the desk and ordered to be placed on the Calendar:

(98-H 7393) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - establishing freedom of access to clinic entrances.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Tavares announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin 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, June 3, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Badeau announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at 3:45 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Blais, and upon suggestion of Senator Sosnowski, the Senate adjourns at 4:51 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of John Sisson, a young man who lost his life in a tragic accident after stopping to help a motorist in need. His good deeds will live on forever.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION
SENATOR V. SUSAN SOSNOWSKI

Dear God, we thank You for every day You have given us life. Give us grace, wisdom and strength for all the days and for everything we may encounter in this life.Amen.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 3, 1998:

1. (98-S 2439) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - language interpreters.

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

2. (98-S 3051) An Act relating to the University of Rhode Island.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

3. (98-S 3064) An Act relating to the naming of state buildings.

Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.

4. (98-H 7446) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

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

5. (98-H 7467) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - home care patient/client rights.

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

6. (98-H 7540 as amended) An Act relating to Disability Business Enterprises.

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

7. (98-H 7819) An Act relating to health and safety.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (98-H 8304 as amended) An Act relating to health and educational building corporation.

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

9. (98-H 7149) An Act relating to Coastal Resources Management Council.

Ordered on the Calendar.

10. (98-H 7150) An Act relating to beach vehicle permits.

Ordered on the Calendar.

11. (98-H 7606) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - harbors and harbor lines.

Ordered on the Calendar.

12. (98-H 7808 as amended) An Act relating to scenic highways.

Ordered on the Calendar.

13. (98-H 8955) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Ordered on the Calendar.

14. (98-H 8957) An Act relating to Coastal Resources Management Council.

Ordered on the Calendar.

15. (98-H 9012) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to licensing- Rhode Island party and charter boat license.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 4, 1998:

1. (98-S 2632) An Act relating to temporary disability insurance - exemption of certain persons.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

2. (98-S 2241) An Act relating to partial birth abortions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

3. (98-S 2544 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - small business tax credit.

Joint Committee on Small Business recommends passage as amended.

4. (98-S 2599) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - economic development.

Joint Committee on Small Business recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

5. (98-S 3143) An Act relating to taxation -business corporation tax.

Joint Committee on Small Business recommends passage.

6. (98-H 7640) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Children's Cabinet.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

7. (98-H 7516) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (98-H 8083) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Rhode Island school-to-work transition act of 1996.

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

9. (98-H 7352 as amended) An Act relating to bail and recognizance.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

10. (98-H 7469) An Act relating to partial birth abortions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

11. (98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

12. (98-H 7393) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety -establishing freedom of access to clinic entrances.

Ordered on the Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 2, 1998

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