SENATE JOURNALS - Friday, June 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. 66 Friday, June 19, 1998 Sixty-sixth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:45 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 44 Senators present and 6 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 44: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, 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, Parella' Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney' Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 6: Senators Alves, Caprio, Coderre, Palarzo, Roberts,Walaska.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 18, 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 Cote and Graziano, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber David A. Paquette of the Rhode Island State Nurses Association.

Upon suggestion of Senator Tavares, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Jerome Doyle and Marie Doyle of East Providence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Perry, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber her new grandson Lucas Emerson Perry.

Upon suggestion of Senator Walsh, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Senator Perry's son Alex Perry and his wife Susan Perry. Upon suggestion 0fSenator Roney, and by unanimous cdnsent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Anna M. Prior.

Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Senator Goodwin's sister Shiela Goodwin.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures which become effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 18, 1998.

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

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary 0f State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corpo rations, reports back, with reccommendation of passage of the following measures..

(98-S 2406) An Act relating to state affairs and government enterprise zones.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3127) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3191) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to he town of Westerly.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7332) An Act relating to the town of Charlestown Juvenile Hearing Board.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7361) An Act relating to town of Hopkin. ton Juvenile Hearing Board.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7365) An Act relating to taxation collection of taxes generally municipal lein certificate.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7969) An Act relating to professional service corporation

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7871) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9154) An Act authorizing the toe of Portsmouth to issue general obligation bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding nine million two hundred fourty thousand dollars ($9,249,000) for the purpose of financing additions and improvements to, and renovations of public schools in the town.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9095) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to Provide for the reconstruction of highway bridge5 in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $400000 b therefor. onds and notes

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2379) An Act relating to mental health, retardation, and hospitals - Department of Health.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(98-S2830) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to code of ethics.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7464) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7676) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7901) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to Department of Corrections.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8018) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential landlord and tenant act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8330 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure domestic abuse.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(98-H 8478) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999.

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 Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3216) 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 3217) Senate Resolution extending condolences.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3218) Joint Resolution declaring and consenting to a recess of the General Assembly.

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 3219) Joint Resolution declaring and consenting to a recess of the General Assembly.

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.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

20. (98-S 3172) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sports, racing, and athletics - the Rhode Island Casino Gambling Disclosure and Commission Act.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senators Blais and Goodwin, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Special Legislation.

22. (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.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 24, 1998.

23. (98-S 3187) An Act relating to taxation -tax stabilization.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

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

32. (98-H 7799) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health care.

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

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

50. (98-H 8073 as amended) An Act relating to nurses.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 24, 1998.

62. (98-H 7363) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.

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 Wednesday, June 24, 1998.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Senator Montalbano, citing Senate Rule 7.14, moves to adjourn, seconded by Senators Graziano and McCaffrey.

The motion to adjourn fails of passage, upon a roll call vote with 8 Senators voting in the affirmative and 32 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 8: Senators Celona, Doneian, Flynn, Graziano, Issa, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Euggerio.

NAYS - 32: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

CALENDAR

1. (98-H 9031) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling activities and other facilities.

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

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Connors, O'Leary, Bates, Gibbs, Sasso and others.

Senator Ruggeiio discusses the act.

Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senators Walton, Montalbano and Graziano, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-H 9031) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-H 9031) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO GAMBLING ACTIVITIES AND OTHER FACILITIES", as follows:

On page 2, line 10, by adding the following new subsection "(t) provided however that the Narragansett Tribe of Indians shall be exempt from the provisions contained in subsection (a) relative to the necessity for legislative approval before a referendum allowing a gambling facility shall be established and subsection (b) relative to regulations be enforced by the General Assembly.

Respectfully submitted,

DOMINICK RUGGERIO
Senator, District 4

Senators Goodwin, Montalbano, Graziano, Bates, Walton, Lenihan, Issa, Cicilline, O'Leary, Breene, Izzo and Kelly discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 11 Senators voting in the affirmative and 32 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 11: Senators Breene, Celona, Graziano, Issa, McBurney, McCaflrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Walton.

NAYS - 32: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Darniani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senator Montalbano, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-H 9031) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-H 9031) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO GAMBLING ACTIVITES AND OTHER FACILITIES", as follows:

On page 2, line 11, by deleting the language the words "upon passage" and inserting in place thereof the words "on January 1, 1999."

Respectfully submitted,

DOMINICK RUGGERIO
Senator, District 4

Senators Goodwin, Ruggerio and Walton discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 9 Senators voting in the affirmative and 31 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 9: Senators Breene, Celona, Graziano, Issa, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Ruggerio, Walton.

NAYS - 31: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

The bill marked substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'1-eary, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, I'erry, Polisena, Eaptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS 8: Senators Breene, Celona, Graziano, Issa, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Ruggerio, Walton.

64. (98-H 7736) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to workers' compensation.

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

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.

The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" indefinitely postponed, 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 Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

65. (98-H 8799) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -workers' compensation.

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

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Ruggerio, Roney, Perry and Polisena.

Senators Roney, Flynn, Sosnowski, Irons, Graziano, Badeau and Breene discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 5 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McCauley, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares,Walsh.

NAYS - 5: Senators Enos, Flynn, Oster, Parella, Patterson.

2. (98-S2778) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.

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

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, McDonald, Connors, Parella, Sasso 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 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Celona, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -O.

3. (98-S3046) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -O.

4. (98-S 3152) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue bonds and notes not exceeding $1,830,000 to finance the construction of additions, renovations and repairs to the fire station, fire hazard vehicles and fire engines and other services necessary or appropriate therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Blais, Flynn and Enos.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -O.

5. (98-S 3153) An Act authorizing the town of Bristol to issue general obligation bonds and notes 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Enos and Blais.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 39; Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

6. (98-S3164) An Act relating to taxation -city of Warwick.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Sasso and Donelan.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

7. (98-S3170) An Act relating to marine fisheries council.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Breene and Nygaard.

Senators Irons, Blais and Sosnowski discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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, Leo Blais, 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 2033), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

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

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

I am a registered pharmacist and an owner of the Pawtuxet Valley Prescription and Surgical Center.

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge. LEOR.BLAIS
Senator, District 21 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of June, 1998.

JEFFREY A. LANPHEAR
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

8. (98-S2033) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Tavares, Connors, Paiva Weed, Lenihan, Sosnowski, Parella, Damiani, McDonald and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Bates, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Graziano, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

ABTSAINED - 1: Senator Blais.

9. (98-S2100) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Connors, Perry, Tavares, O'Leary, Lenihan, Graziano, Walsh, Ruggerio, Raptakis and others.

Senators Raptakis, McDonald, Blais, Tavares and Enos discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS -37: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Grariano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

10. (98-S 2123) An Act relating to state affairs and government- pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Oster, Cicilline, Lenihan, Gibbs, Izzo, Ruggerio, Graziano and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

11. (98-S 2312) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services- residential care and assisted living facilities.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 23, 1998.

12. (98-S 2314 as amended) An Act relating to Department of Elderly Affairs - family -caregiver network.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Gibbs, Nygaard, Graziano and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

13. (98-S 3102) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employees.

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

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Izzo, Badeau, Kelly, Enos, Cicilline, Paiva Weed 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 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

14. (98-S 3111) An Act relating to rural development.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh, Sasso, Tavares, Roney, Breene, Izzo, Enos, Walton, Nygaard and others.

Senators Tavares, Breene and Enos discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS -36: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15. (98-S3162) An Act relating to levy and sale on execution.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Tavares moves passage, seconded by Senators Patterson and Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS -37: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

16. (98-S 3196) An Act relating to employment security - reasonable assurance.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

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

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

17. (98-S 3159) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to establishment and extension of gambling activities and other facilities.

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

Senator O'Leary moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Sasso and Badeau.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Parella, Patterson Perry, Polisena, Raptalds, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sos-' nowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

18. (98-S 3160) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to gambling.

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

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote, Cicilline, Oster, Goodwin, Nygaard and Sasso.

Senator Fogarty, seconded by Senators Polisena and Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 3160) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 3160) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO GAMBLING", as follows:

1. On page 2, delete lines 9 through 16, and insert in lieu thereof the following language:

"41-9-4. TOWN AND STATE ELECTION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF FACILITY.-

(a) Before a gambling facility shall be established in any town or city, the town council of the town or the city council of the city shall comply with the following procedure. Upon receipt of a resolution from the town council of the town or the city council of the city, for a referendum to establish a gambling facility and/ or activity, the general assembly shall determine, by passage of an act, whether to allow a referendum on the establishment of the gambling facility and/or activity.

Upon passage of an act to allow a referendum for the establishment ofthe gambling facility and/or activity, the town council of the town or the city council of the city shall pose, by adopting a resolution to be placed on the ballot at the next general election to be submitted to the qualified electors of the town or city and to the qualified electors of the state, the following question: "Shall a gambling facility and/or activity be established in the town (or city) of ___________?"

(aa) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, no such referendum question shall be posed at any general election unless the requisite town or city council resolution has been adopted and become effective at least two hundred ten (210) days prior to said election.

2. On page 2, delete lines 22 through 25, and insert in lieu thereof the following language:

(d) The affirmative vote of the subject town or city and the electors of the state shall be necessary for the approval of the question, and is consent thus be given, all rules and regulations shall rest be promulgated the Yes in accordance with the authority conferred upon the general assembly in Article 6, Section 16 of the Constitution of Rhode Island.

Respectfully submitted,

CHARLES J. FOGARTY
Senator, District 27

Senator Ruggerio discusses the amendment.

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 4 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Petty, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares,Walsh.

NAYS - 4: Senators Graziano, Issa, Ruggerio, Walton.

Upon motion of Senator Fogarty, seconded by Senators Goodwin and Cicilline, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the. affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS - 3: Senators Graziano, Ruggerio, Walton.

19. (98-S 3161) An Act relating to gambling activities and other facilities.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator O'Leary, seconded by Senator Cicilline, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Special Legislation.

21. (98-S 2944) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.

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

Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Blais and Damiani.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

24. (98-S 2008) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle offenses.

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

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, McDonald, Patterson, Nygaard 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 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

25. (98-S 2319) An Act relating to disorderly conduct.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Nygaard moves passage, seconded by Senators Gibbs, Sosnowski, Graziano, Perry and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 36: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

26. (98-S 2547) An Act relating to chiropractors.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

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

By unanimous consent, Senator Izzo, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Sosnowski and Nygaard, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2547)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 2547) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CHIROPRACTORS", as follows:

On page 2, between lines 2 and 3, by adding the following language:

"(d) This section shall not apply to individuals licensed under title 5, chapter 37 of the general laws."

Respectfully submitted,

JOHNCELONA
Senator, District 36

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Izzo, seconded by Senators Polisena, Nygaard, Sosnowski and others, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

27. (98-H 7284) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to aeronautics- permanent noise monitoring act.

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

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Donelan and Revens.

Senators Patterson and Irons discuss the act.

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

YEAS -36: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

28. (98-H 7558) An Act relating to property taxes and persons who are permanently and totally disabled.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Breene, Nygaard, Walsh, Raptakis and Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

29. (98-H 7684) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

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

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Parella, Algiere and others.

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

YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

30. (98-H 7718) An Act relating to businesses and professions architects.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

31. (98-H 7751) An Act relating to Rhode Island Resource Recovery Agency.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Polisena and Graziano.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

33. (98-H 7831) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- community antenna television systems.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 31 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 31: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

34. (98-H 8020 as amended) An Act relating to Kingstown Fire District in the town of South Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Izzo and McDonald.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

36. (98-H 8254) An Act relating to health and safety - Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena and Graziano

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

37. (98-H 8688) An Act relating to Catholic cemeteries - increase holdings.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Tavares moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin and Damiani.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

38. (98-H 8921) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance new construction expansion, remodeling, demolition, renovations', additions, improvements and/or related equipment for the North Kingstown High School and the school administration building and to issue not more than $33,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Lenihan.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 33: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares,Walsh.

NAYS -0.

39. (98-H 8960) An Act relating to exemption from taxation the real and personal property of Generation Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps not exceeding $150,000.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Iorns moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos and Nygaard.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

40. (98-H 9046) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvements of the public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $260,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

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

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh,

NAYS -0.

41. (98-H 9047) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator McBurney, moves passage, seconded by Senator Irons

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

42. (98-H 9048) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of note more than $1,600,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporalions recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator McBurney moves passage, seconded by Senator Irons.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS -35: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Grasiano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

43. (98-H 9049) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction of multi-purpose room at the Fallon Memorial Elementary School in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $800,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator McBurney moves passage, seconded by Senator Irons.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS -33: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

44. (98-H 9050) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of the streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator McBurney moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons and Connors.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

45. (98-H 9075) An Act in amendment of sections 1 thru 10 of an act passed at the January Session, 1930, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Saylesville Fire District in the town of Lincoln" as amended.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Oster.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

46. (98-H 9109) 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/unimproved property in Bristol, Rhode Island known as Mount Hope.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Parella, Nygaard, Flynn and Enos.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares,Walsh.

NAYS -0.

47. (98-H 9110) 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 addition, 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senator Nygaard.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares,Walsh.

NAYS -0.

48. (98-H 7628) (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.

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

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

YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

49. (98-H 7797) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

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

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Izzo, Nygaard, Graziano, Sasso, Parella 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 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

51. (98-H 8075) An Act relating to rights of the terminally ill.

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

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senator Nygaard, Polisena and Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 33: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Goodwin, Grazlano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares,Walsh.

NAYS -0.

35. (98-H 8189 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - insurers -settlements.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates.

Senators Graziano and Bates discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBur ney, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares,Walsh.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Graziano.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deffered to Tuesday, June 23, 1998.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters and (98-H 9031) (Substitute "A") on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET

Senator Lenihan reminds the Senate that all proposed amendments to the State Budget must be delivered to Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr.,
Clerk of the Senate
, no later than 12:00 o'clock Noon on Wednesday, June 24, 1998.

CONGRATULATIONS

Senator Roney extends congratulations and best wishes to Senator Oster on the special occasion of his birthday.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Monday, June 22, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

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

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 7:00 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

INVOCATION
SENATOR CHARLES D. WALTON O'God of the universe, our never-failing stength from day to day, keep each of us true to truth; and faithful to claim of justice and freedom. Amen.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 23, 1998

1. (98-S 2312) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services- residential care and assisted living facilities.

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

2. (98-S3187) An Act relating to taxation -tax stabilization.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (98-S2476) An Act relating to education -health and safety of pupils.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Senate Calendar for passage.

4. (98-H 7799) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health care.

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

5. (98-H 8088 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- long term care.

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

6. (98-H 8781) An Act relating to the Department of Elderly Affairs.

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

7. (98-H 7781) An Act relating to taxation -motor vehicles- alternative fueled vehicle incentives.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (98-H 7716) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

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

9. (98-H 7801) An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act - limitation on and permitted disclosures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (98-H 7890) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure -courts.

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

11. (98-H 8034) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic violence.

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

12. (98-H 8659 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - reporting of health care fiaud.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

13. (98-H 8906) An Act relating to the naming of state buildings.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

14. (98-H 9007) An Act naming the Hunts River Bridge, in North Kingstown, in honor of Peter D'Abrosca.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

15. (98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

16. (98-H 7184 as amended) An Act relating to identification and apprehension of criminals.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

17. (98-H 7800) An Act relating to operators' and chauffeurs' licenses - anatomical gifts.

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

18. (98-H 9161) An Act relating to participation by employees of the town of North Kingstown in the municipal employees retirement system.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

19. (98-H 7745) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

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

20. (98-H 7750) An Act relating to trusts for minors.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

21. (98-H 7904) An Act relating to obsolete and no longer applicable statutes.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

22. (98-H 7279 as amended) An Act relating to zoning ordinances.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

23. (98-H 7554) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - Bristol Municipal Court.

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

24. (98-H 7665) An Act relating to businesses and professions- public accountancy.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

25. (98-H 7682 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

26. (98-H 8006 as amended) An Act relating to the state building code.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

27. (98-H 8056) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to telecommunications.

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

28. (98-H 8471) An Act relating to enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

29. (98-H 8477) An Act relating to the town of Portsmouth - Juvenile Hearing Board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

30. (98-H 8727 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- Warren Municipal Court.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

31. (98-H 8881) An Act relating to the town of Scituate.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

32. (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.

33. (98-H 7285 as amended) An Act relating to health safety of pupils.

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

34. (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.

35. (98-H 7278) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal detention facilities.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

36. (98-S 2077) An Act relating to military affairs and defense - extension of veterans' benefits.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

37. (98-S 2139) (Substitute "A") An Act creating the Persian Gulf War Information Relief Commission.

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

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 24, 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-S2406) An Act relating to businesses and professions- athletic agents.

Committee on Corporation recommends passage.

3. (98-S3127) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (98-S3191) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to town of Westerly.

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

5. (98-S2379) An Act relating to mental health retardation, and hospitals - Department of' Health.

Committee on Helath, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

6. (98-S2830) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to code of ethics.

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

7. (98-H 8073 as amended) An Act relating to nurses.

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

8. (98-H 7363) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education.

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

9. (98-H 7332) An Act relating to the town of Charlestown.- Juvenile Hearing Board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (98-H 7361) An Act relating to town of Hopkinton Juvenile Hearing Board

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

11. (98-H 7365) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally municipal lein certificate.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

12. (98-H 7871) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions.

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

13. (98-H 7969) An Act relating to professional service corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

14. (98-H 9095) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the reconstruction of highway bridges in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of $400,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

15. (98-H 9154) An Act authorizing the town of Portsmouth to issue general obligation bonds and notes in an amount not exceeding nine million two hundred fourty thousand dollars ($9,249,000) for the purpose of financing additions and improvements to, and renovations of public schools in the town.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

16. (98-H 7464) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to motor vehicles.

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

17. (98-H 7676) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children.

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

18. (98-H 7901) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to Department of Corrections.

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

19. (98-H 8018) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential landlord and tenant act.

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

20. (98-H 8310 as amended) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

21. (98-H 8330 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure- domestic abuse.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Friday, June 19, 1998

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