SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, June 9, 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. 60 Tuesday, June 9, 1998 Sixtieth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:2~ o'clock P.M.

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

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

ABSENT- 1: Senator Blais.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 4, 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 Nygaard extends congratulations and best wishes to Senator Perry on the very special ocassion of the birth of her first grandchild, Lucas Perry, son of Alex and Susan Petty, born on June 4, 1998, weighing 9 lbs. 3 oz. The entire Senate joins in wishing much joy and happiness to the entire Perry family.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senators Flynn and Breene, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Joan Fratterelli and her son Angelo Fratterelli.

Upon suggestion of Senator Connors, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Heather Picard of Cumberland, Miss Rhode Island.

Upon suggestion of Senator McDonald, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Stanley Woj ciechowski, Narragansett Town Councilman, Mary Wojciechowski, Jay James and Doug Wardwell.

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

June 5, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-27.3-100.1.4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee:

Glenn F. Dusablon of North Smithfield
(Representing electrical inspectors)
VICE
Joseph L. Walsh of Coventry

for a term expiring May 1, 2001.

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

June 3, 1998

To the Ho no rable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-27.3-100.1.4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee:

Gordon W. Preiss of Westerly
(Representing Mechanical Engineers)

for a term expiring May 1, 2001.

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

June 4, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-27.3-100.1.4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the State Building Codes Standards Committee

William Howe of East Greenwich
(Representing fire interests)

for a term expiring May 1, 2001.

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

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(98-H 8192) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - responsibility of owners of rental vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:

Appointment of B. Michael Raugh, Jr. of Narragansett VICE Karen D. Mensel to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, for a term expiring March 1, 2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Joseph R. Paolino, Sr., of Providence (Public Member) VICE Noelle F. Lewis (resigned) to the Coastal Resources Management Council, for a term expiring January 31, 2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Florence Weintraub of Providence VICE Ann Clanton (resigned) to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, for a term expiring March 1, 1999.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Elia Germani of Warwick VICE Alfred Verrecchia to the Board on Governors for Higher Education, for a term expiring January 31,2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. TRANSFER OF BILL

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Corporations to the Committee on Finance:

(98-S 3179) An Act relating to taxation -Westerly Art District.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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 present (9& S 3181) An Act relating to the exemption and assessment of real estate and rateable tangible property in the city of Woonsocket.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Damiani, Tavares, Bates and Irons present (98-S 3182) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and installation of sanitary sewers and connector utilities in the city including the issue of not more than $1,208,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Damiani, Tavares, Bates and Irons present (98-S 3183) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction of an addition to the East Providence High School and the construction of improvements and the acquisition of equipment for various schools in the city including the issue of not more than $5,097,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations

Senators Damiani, Tavares, Bates and Irons present (98-S 3184) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction of sanitary sewers, the construction of storm drainage and electrical improvements and improvements to various buildings in the city and the acqusition and installation of a geographic information system including the issue of not more than $6,175,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Damiani, Tavares, Bates and Irons present (98-S 3185) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and equipping of a fire station, the construction and equipping of an addition to the police station and a garage storage building for the Police Department and the acquisition of equipment including the issue of not more than $1,685,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Damiani, Tavares, Bates and Irons present (98-S 3186) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of a recreation center, athletic fields and other recreational facilities in the city and the development of plans with respect to the acquisition and development and/or relocation of recreation, library and other sites in the city including the issue of not more than $925,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

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

Senators Irons and Goodwin present (98-S 3187) An Act relating to taxation - tax stabilization.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Sosnowski presents (98-S 3188) Senate Resolution proclaiming June 1, 1998 as Mary Donnelly Day in Rhode Island.

Senator Sosnowski requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Parella, Enos, Nygaard, Bates and Patterson present (98-S 3189) Senate Resolution extending condolences on the passing of Pasquale "Pat" Abbruzzi.

Senator Parella requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senator Fogarty presents (98-S 3190) Senate Resolution honoring Theresa Zifcak for her many years of devoted and dedicated service to the American Legion Auxiliary Burrillville Unit 17.

Senator Fogarty requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Algiere and Walsh present (98-S 3191) An Act relating to the town of Westerly (Downtown Center Special Service District).

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3192) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3193) Senate Resolution exending condolences.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, 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 2711) (Substitute "A" as amended) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study office based surgery.

2. (98-H 9033) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Western Hill Auto Sales and Service, Inc.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

3. (98-S2642) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -athlete agents.

Committee on Corporations 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, June 10, 1998.

14. (98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 11, 1998.

1. (98-S 2241) An Act relating to partial birth abortions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Alves, Graziano, Parella, Goodwin, Connors, Kells, Walaska, Cote and others.

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

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2241)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 2241) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTIONS", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 8, after the words "Sections 23-4.12-1" insert the following: ",23-4.12-3";

2. On page 1, immediately after line 11, insert the following language:

"23-4.12-3. LIFE AND HEALTH OF THE MOTHER EXCEPTION - Section 23-4.12-2 shall not apply to a partial birth abortion that is necessary to save the life or health of a mother because her life is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life endangering condition caused or arising from the pregnancy itself; provided that no other medical procedure would suffice for that purpose.".

Respectfully submitted,

RHODA PERRY
Senator, District 3

Senators Perry, Graziano, Polisena, Gibbs and Irons discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 16 Senators voting in the affirmative and33 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 16: Senators Bates, Coderre, Donelan, Gibbs, Irons, Izzo, Lenihan, Nygaard, Oster, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 33: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska.

Senator Gibbs, seconded by Senators Nygaard and Perry, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2241)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 2241) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTIONS", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 5, by inserting the word "viable" immediately before the word "living".

2. On page 1, line 8, by inserting the word "viable" immediately before the word "living".

3. On page 1, line 9, by inserting the word "viable" immediately before the word "living".

Respectfully submitted,

JUNE N. GIBBS
Senator, District 48

Senators Polisena, Walaska, Graziano and Gibbs discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 17 Senators voting in the affirmative and32 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 17: Senators Bates, Coderre, Doneian, Gibbs, Irons, Izzo, Lenihan, Nygaard, Oster, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS 32: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Polisena, RaptaWs, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska.

Senators Polisena, Roberts, Irons, Roney, and Izzo discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 16 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska.

NAYS 16: Senators Bates, Donelan, Gibbs, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, Nygaard, Oster, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.

5. (98-H 7469) An Act relating to partial birth abortions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Issa, McCaffrey, Flynn, Algiere, Connors, McBurney, Walaska and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 14 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Gra~iano, Issa, ~eiis McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska.

NAYS - 14: Senators Bates, Gibbs, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, Nygaard, Oster, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.

2. (98-S 2544 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - small business tax credit. Joint Committee on Small Business recommends passage as amended.

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

4. (98-S2023) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - elderly violence preventionact.

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

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, Sasso, Walsh, Breene, Parella, Goodwin, Connors, Kells, Oster, Fogarty 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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

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

NAYS -0.

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

FROM THE DESK

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

(98-H 7278) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to municipal detention facilities. Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Senator Kelly announces that upon adjournment, the desk will remain open to receive a report from the Committee on Judiciary, and have the reported items placed on the Calendar.

TRANSMITTAL

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

CONGRATULATIONS

Senator McCaffrey extends congratulations to Senator Isaa on being recognized with and award as an Outstanding Legislator of the Year.

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 Roberts announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Badeau announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(98-S 3176) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act entitled the Rhode Island traffic safety and accountability act of 1998.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:19 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION
SENATOR MARC A. COTE
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your blessing of health and strength. We seek your encouragement in using these qualities to the fullest potential. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 10, 1998:

1. Appointment of B. Michael Raugh, Jr. of Narragansett VICE Karen D. Mensel to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, for a term expiring March 1, 2001.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

2. Appointment of Joseph R. Paolino, Sr., of Providence (Public Member) VICE Noelle F. Lewis (resigned) to the Coastal Resources Management Council, for a term expiring January 31, 2001.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

3. Appointment of Florence Weintraub of Providence VICE Ann Clanton (resigned) to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, for a term expiring March 1, 1999.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 9, 1998

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 10, 1998:

1. (98-S 2642) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions athlete agents.

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

2. (98-H 8916) An Act relating to the city of Warwick - Sewer Authority.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (98-H 8993) An Act relating to the town of Burrillville- Home Rule Charter - elections.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

4. (98-H 7313) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to interception of wire and oral communications.

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

5. (98-H 8029) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

6. (98-H 8236 as amended) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

7. (98-H 8321 as amended) An Act relating to weapons.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

8. (98-H 8364) An Act relating to real estate -titles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

9. (98-H 8282) An Act relating to business and professions- electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (98-S 2901) (Substitute "A',) An Act relating to the Greenville Water District.

Ordered on the Calendar.

11. (98-H 8288) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - water pollution.

Ordered on the Calendar.

12. (98-H 8492 as amended) An Act relating to the Department of the Environment.

Ordered on the Calendar.

13. (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.

14. (98-H 7199) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to offenses pertaining to schools.

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

15. (98-H 7285 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety of pupils.

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

16. (98-H 7545) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -nurses.

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

17. (98-H 7697) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act.

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

18. (98-H 7732) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - cemeteries -scattering of ashes.

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

19. (98-H 7800) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses - anatomical gifts.

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

20. (98-H 7821) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions physician assistants.

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

21. (98-H 7873 as amended) An Act relating to education - school employees.

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

22. (98-H 8060) An Act relating to businesses and professions Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.

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

23. (98-H 8065) An Act relating to food markets.

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

24. (98-H 8066) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

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

25. (98-H 8085) An Act relating to handicapped children - transition from school to self-sufficient adulthood.

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

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 11, 1998:

1. Appointment of Elia Germani of Warwick VICE Alfred Verrecchia to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31,2001.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

2. (98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

3. (98-H 9012) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to licensing- Rhode Island party and charter boat license.

Ordered on the Calendar.

4. (98-H 8192) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - responsibility of owners of rental vehicles.

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

5. (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.

6. (98-S 3176) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act entitled the Rhode Island traffic and accountability act of 1998.

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

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 9, 1998

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